I've heard certain people bemoan the casual condition of people's dress in California, specifically in San Francisco, but I've found that where we may lack in formal attire, we more than make up for in our embrace of color and texture. Maybe it's the hangover of the psychedelic 60's and 70's, or the recent throwback to the neons and hyper colors of the late 80's/early 90's. Or perhaps it's simply a reflection of our epic blue skies and the lush colors found in the natural landscape and local flora, but I see much more play with palette in SF than most other places I've ever lived. My inspiration post for Revolver blog readers today revolves around cultures with rich histories of intoxicatingly colorful textiles, rich with warp, weft, and stitching that will make your eyes pop out of your head.
Guatemalan textiles piled high
Hmong tribe fabrics woven in Vietnam
Indonesian Batik pattern:
Pashtun embroidery from the Afghan/Pakistan border
Japanese Boro held together by many meticulous Sashiko stitches