Kariba suit

Michael Manley in a short-sleeved Kariba suit, 1970s

A Kariba suit is a two-piece suit for men designed in Jamaica in the early 1970s to be worn on business and formal occasions as a Caribbean replacement for the European style suit and popularised by Michael Manley, the leader of the People's National Party.[1] After the party came to power in 1972, Parliament passed a law affirming the correctness of the outfit for official functions and Manley, by now Prime Minister, wore a fancy black one when he met Queen Elizabeth II.[2] The style of the jacket is a formalised version of a safari jacket common in Africa, worn without a shirt and tie, making it more comfortable clothing for a tropical climate.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Race, Class, and Political Symbols: Rastafari and Reggae in Jamaican Politics, Anita M. Waters, Transaction Publishers, New Brunswick, London, page 180
  2. ↑ Kareeba: Jamaica's 'Uniform', Ralph Blumenthal, New York Times, March 24 1976
  3. ↑ Encyclopedia of National Dress: Traditional Clothing Around the World, Jill Condra, ABC-CLIO, 2013, page 127
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