Traveling through crowded streets and racing down unknown roads are sometimes the norm when you've only got a little time in one particular place. You see all kinds of people, animals (at times), and the ongoings of the community. In the back of buses I've gotten countless views into peoples lives. One of the things I always find strangely alluring are peoples dirty laundry. Yes, clothes hanging outside for all to see.
Now, before it sounds too odd you can look at it through a couple of different lenses. On the one hand, you get an immediate look into the fashion of the time. However, the "fashion" may not be what's on the runway, but simply the fashion of the individuals in the home. Here, you can see towels hanging off a railing and that's particularly common everywhere in the world. What's interesting to see are the garments that are unique and those that are maybe a little more, dare I say, vintage.
One of the greatest things about fashion and style is that it can be fluid and ever-changing. Individual style varies from person to person, state to state, and country to country. Color ranges verses neutrality is something you may notice as well. Peru was very colorful whereas France seemed to stick to basics (are you surprised?). The differences in delicate items and practical wear is another clear difference from location to location.
When you're traveling next have a peek at the clothes that are seemingly out on display - you may find something truly distinct.
-CS