The Guayabera Shirt has been worn by Latin Americans for the last two hundred years. For years In Miami, it has been a popular item among the older Cuban Anerican generation. Recently however, the Guayabera has reached an unprecidented popularity. It is no longer just being worn by the elderly businessman. Men of all ages and denominations have discovered its attractiveness. What is so attractive about this shirt, you may ask? In simple terms, men see the Guayabera as a power garment.
Politicians and celebrities have been wearing them for years. Besides fidel and Raul Castro other Latin American power brokers wear them consistently. American politicians have worn them as well. Ronald Reagan wore one when he visited Ferdinand Marcos in the Phillipines. Jimmy Carter wore his when he visited Cuba. And Mitt Romney wore one during his presidential campaign. When actor Andy Garcia opened his bar in Key Biscayne it was by invitation only. Most of the male guests, you guessed it, wore Guayabera shirts.
Now these Guayaberas weren’t the run of the mill cotton poly blends. These shirts resembled the original shirt mentioned in the opening pages of this site. They were custom made long sleeved shirts made from Irish linen or Eygtioan cotton with embroidered initials ranging in price at about $300.
Ramon Puig, Miami’s most famous custom Guayabera maker, says that he “can barely keep up” with the demand for his custom shirts. His business has more than doubled in the past few years, selling more than 80 shirts a day. René La Villa’s business, Guayaberas Etc., has also increased with the addition of two more stores. 
Men today have found the ideal power garment in the Guayabera. Not only does it exude a sense of power in the wearer, but with its classey looks and comfort fit it can be worn for any occasion. It can be worn in place of a business suit or with jeans. And men will pay any price to own one.
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What is a Guayabera? A Guayabera is a traditional Cuban shirt. Linen is the fabric of choice, but they also come in cotton or in a poly/cotton blend. Cuban Guayabera Shirts are flattering and comfortable. They come in all sizes and they make you look and feel good even when the weather is hot and humid.
The Guayabera is also known as Mexican Wedding Shirt. Guayaberas have always been worn by unique individuals, a tradition, carried on from generation to generation. The Guayabera is the perfect attire for any occasion. This unique shirt gives you the freshness, comfort and elegance that you require for that special occasion. The shirt is worn outside the trousers allowing for easy movement and comfortability. Guayabera shirts will help you easily maintain your composure during times of stress. They are the ideal summer casual dress shirt.
If you’re looking for an updated version of the classic guayabera? The designs of Debra Torres has taken the traditional Guayabera Shirt and given it a modern American flair. By using vibrant color and innovative designs, Debra Torres has added some flair to this distinctive classic shirt. Ideal for a beach wedding or for just a walk in the park, Debra Torres Guayabera Shirts come in short sleeve or long-sleeve with regular and French cuffs. With all of the different designs, fabrics, and colors that Debra Torres uses, the guayabera will help solve all your wardrobe needs.
Cuban-born George Feldenkreis known as the “Guayabera King” and his brother Isaac started a company called Cubavera, based on the premise that consumers buy products that they identify
with and trust. From the beginning the Cubavera brand has incorporated the ideals of joy and “sabor” of Latin culture with line of Guayabera shirts and other apparel. The designs of Lorenzo Ramos is appropriate for today’s diversified lifestyle with its cool, clean and relaxed look. The clothes are comfortable and easy to care for, giving them the relaxed casual elegance, which are the foundations of the brand.
The comfort, freshness and simplicity of style have made this shirt resist the impact of time. From its beginnings as a simple and practicle garment to the modern colorful styles of today, the Cuban Guayabera Shirt is a testament to latin culture.
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