Fashion in the World of Avatar

People in the World of Avatar wear many different types of clothing and other accessories. This clothing ranges from the very humble clothing worn by Airbenders to the elaborate robes worn by the Fire Lord.

A notable fact of fashion in general is that each nation will wear the color that symbolises their native element. The Air Nomads wear oranges and yellows, the Water Tribe wears blue (the exception being, the Foggy Swamp Tribe who wear green, probably due to the green color of the water in the swamp), the people of the Earth Kingdom wear yellows and greens, and the people of the Fire Nation wear various hues of red, as well as black and gold, and white for mourning.

Air Nomads


The Air Nomads wear yellow, orange, and brown clothing. There is a distinct difference between what is worn by children and what is worn by adults.

Children's Clothing
Young Airbenders wear orange shawls over long-sleeved yellow shirts, an orange belt, yellow pants with brown on the back, and long boots that reach the knees.

Monk Robes
Older monks wear long robes in shades of yellow and orange, sometimes with a belt.

Shaving


Young boys to be trained as monks have shaven heads, while monk elders grow beards and mustaches. Female Airbenders do not fully shave their heads.

Arrows
The arrow on an Airbender's head signifies that he or she has mastered Airbending. This is an emulation of the natural arrows on the heads of Flying Bisons, animals revered by the Air Nomads who can naturally Airbend and are believed to be the inspiration for the first Airbenders. Apprentice Airbenders have no tattoos. In order to receive the tattoos as well as the title of a master, an Airbender must pass the thirty-six levels of Airbending along with engendering a new technique.

Water Tribes
The citizens of the Northern Water Tribe and the Southern Water Tribe wear blue and white clothing.

Fur Coats


Water Tribe clothing is typically a set of blue anorak and trousers lined and trimmed with white fur, and worn with mittens and mukluks.

Lighter Clothing
It is generally used when they are not in the Tribes.

Foggy Swamp Tribe
They use a hat made only with two leafs, a green skirt, green and white bandages on his arms and legs. They also use necklaces.

Earth Kingdom
The citizens of the Earth Kingdom ussualy wear green and yellow clothing.

Top-knots
Top-knots are the official hairstyle of the Fire Nation, worn by both men and women. Fire Nation citizens often wear decorative headpieces in their top-knots.