Guayabera Mondays

The guayabera is one of the Caribbean and Latin America's most recognizable garments: a lightweight, usually linen or cotton shirt distinguished by vertical pleats, decorative stitching, and front pockets. Designed for warm climates, the shirt balances elegance with practicality — breathable fabric, untucked wear, and a structured silhouette that made it suitable for civic life, celebrations, and everyday refinement.

As a business garment, the guayabera functions as a tropical alternative to the suit jacket: formal enough for receptions, conferences, government meetings, and official events, but comfortable enough for humid climates. In Miami, it carries particular importance because the city is both a Caribbean crossroads and a major center of Latin American culture — especially appropriate for professional settings where technology, business networking, and Miami's cultural identity intersect. The guayabera is more than attire; it represents a visual bridge between innovation, regional pride, and Miami's role as a gateway to the Americas.

"Guayabera Mondays" is a designated set of dates from now through the beginning of XPO Week Miami on Sunday, May 17, 2027, where you will see people showcasing themselves wearing a guayabera on LinkedIn and other social media channels. When you see a friend, business colleague, or industry thought-leader posting an image of themselves wearing a guayabera, it means they are getting ready for XPO Week Miami.

When you post an image of yourself wearing your guayabera, it signals that you are an uncrewed systems and advanced aviation industry insider who will be attending the most memorable week our industry has experienced in more than a decade.