Bad Bunny continued to make waves on the global stage, using his fashion choices to highlight Puerto Rican culture, according to multiple news sources. The artist, who headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show, has consistently brought his heritage to the forefront through his music and style.
One of the most prominent examples of this was his embrace of jíbaro fashion. The jíbaro, historically a rural farmer in Puerto Rico, has long held a complex position in the island's culture. When Bad Bunny wore a pava (straw hat) designed by Neysha de León at the 2025 Met Gala and a guayabera (shirt with four pockets) designed by Yazmín Yayi Pérez, it had a significant impact, according to Time. By showcasing a symbol of rural Puerto Rican life, once exploited and stigmatized, in global pop culture, he reversed centuries of elite appropriation and erasure. Time reported that the jíbaro is no longer a folkloric caricature, but a representation of dignity and resistance carried into global pop culture. This cultural shift is evident in everyday fashion on the island and amplified by Bad Bunny's music and performances, reclaiming Boricua identity on the world stage.
In other news, Kamala Harris's campaign social media accounts were relaunched as a Gen Z "progressive content hub," according to The Verge. The strategy, which leaned into Gen Z culture and internet memes, was an effective way to gain attention and news coverage in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election. Mia Sato of The Verge noted that the campaign utilized viral branding based on pop music and camo hats that were a double entendre, generating a significant amount of user-generated content online.
Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, the intersection of Trump's influence, Bad Bunny's style, and Mayor Frey's efforts were being observed, according to Time. Elsewhere, Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine remained in hiding after a disputed election, sparking a social media feud, according to multiple news sources. Venezuela's acting president planned to convert the El Helicoide prison into a cultural center, a move criticized as an attempt to erase the regime's history of repression. The upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics previewed team uniforms blending Italian style and performance.
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