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The traje de luces[1] ('suit of lights') is the traditional clothing that Spanish bullfighters (toreros, picadores, and rejoneadores) wear in the bullring. The term originates from the sequins and reflective threads of gold or silver.
The matadors wear the traje de luces, or suit of lights, consisting of a short jacket, a waistcoat, and knee-length skintight trousers of silk and satin, richly beaded and embroidered in gold, silver, or coloured silk (the trousers are skintight so no folds or drapes may be caught on…
The suit of lights, as we know it today, derives from the Goyaesque suits (worn at the time of Francisco de Goya), which were first used in the second half of the 18th century. Its evolution is...
With its glittering gold details, el traje de luces, or a “suit of lights,” is a fashion ensemble so steeped in history that it is still made using traditional techniques.
7 de abr. de 2023 · The matador's suit is the most recognizable aspect of bullfighter clothing. The suit is called the traje de luces, which translates to "suit of lights." The suit is made of silk or satin and is decorated with sequins, embroidery, and gold or silver thread.
5 de jun. de 2014 · Antonio Lopez Fuentes works on the vest of a “traje de luxes,” or suit of lights. Fuentes is head tailor and owner of Fermín, a shop that specializes in the outfits worn by Spain’s ...
Traje de Luces | Suit of Lights is an expressive documentary composed with footage of a Spanish bullfight, that iconic imagery of highly decorated masculinity and violence masked as nationalism. The footage was drawn from Jacques Madvo Collection material filmed in Spain between 1976-1978.
