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The look is a safari suit inspired by the Kareeba suit, which was designed by Jamaican designer Ivy Ralph and became a prominent item of clothing in the ‘70s in Jamaica.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025 Tanned, stocky and wearing a khaki safari suit, Budi certainly looked the part.—1843,
20 Feb. 2020 While Diana wore a chic white dress and flat shoes, Charles wore a khaki safari suit.—
Amy MacKelden,
Harper's BAZAAR,
2 Oct. 2019 The safari suit, which consisted of a shirt, jacket, and trousers or shorts for men, or a skirt for women, was invented in the 19th century.—
Nancy MacDonell,
WSJ,
23 Jan. 2019 Naturally her travel look was plucked from her latest Spring 2018 collection, a modern twist on the safari suit.—
Edward Barsamian,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2018