Word: fashioned
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Food, fashion and network attitudes have changed since then -- but, oddly, not that much. Several Hispanic stars have made it to the medium's mainstream, among them Jimmy Smits, of L.A. Law, and A Martinez, the Latino heartthrob of NBC'S soap opera Santa Barbara. And a few prime-time series, from Chico and the Man through I Married Dora, have featured Hispanic characters and themes. But in contrast to their achievements in the other arts, Hispanics are still waiting for their La Bamba breakthrough...
...Moorish curves of Spain or the ancient cultures of Central and South America, are now so thoroughly mixed into the mainstream that their source is often forgotten. There seems to be a Taco Bell on every corner, Corona beer in every bar. The First Lady's preferred fashion designer, Adolfo, is Cuban. And out of the crossover into the mainstream come some curious hybrids: bolero jackets with blue jeans, Jalapeno Cheez Whiz, Brie enchiladas and, in Santa Fe, even an adobe McDonald...
Whatever their field, Hispanic artists, designers, chefs and architects are united in their distaste for stereotypes and their appreciation of the richness of the individual cultures that are clustered under the Hispanic umbrella. "Taste is universal," insists Venezuelan-born Fashion Designer Carolina Herrera. "You either have it or you don't." The visions of creative Hispanics, like those of any other artists, are complex and individual. And yet few will deny the abiding presence and influence of a certain shared . . . sensibilidad...
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...fashion, as in design, the Latin influence lies largely in shape and color, and styles merge from a variety of separate traditions. From lavish dresses full of movement and mythology, bolero jackets trimmed in antique Spanish beads, toreador pants and an opulent flower at the shoulder, the look is bold, baroque and, for more and more women, irresistible...