Legend has it that at the end of the 19th century on the streets of Madrid you could distinguish which neighborhood each person was from based on the way they dressed. One of those groups was the Chulapos and their territory was the Malasaña neighborhood. Over time, the term chulapo has ended up being a symbol of what is Madrilenian. That is why at the Mayorazgo Hotel, located on Gran Vía, its staff wears the chulapo suit. Do you know what each garment is called?
From the shoes to the hat they have their own traditional name. The shoes, black and shiny, are the ‘calcos’, perfect for dancing a chotis, but to avoid chafing you always have to wear the ‘bumps’ – socks. The tight-fitting ‘wings’ -pants- made of cloth must have a dark tone, preferably black, while the ‘clean’ -shirt- is pure white and is complemented by a ‘chopin’ -vest- tight to the chest in gray tones.
In addition, the characteristic ‘parpusa’ -beret- whose shades vary within the range of grays cannot be missing from this traditional look. And to go cooler than an eight, the icing is put on with a carnation on the lapel and a ‘safo’ –kerchief- around the neck. With this traditional clothing, the Hotel Mayorazgo brings together the true spirit of the capital, which can be seen and lived in the heart of Madrid.
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