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It is said that History repeats its self and so does fashion but style is constant. It is eternal. Every few years there are changes in the old trends. Salwaar kameez is one such attire that sees changes quite often. It is the length of the kameez or kurta which is frequently altered. Few years ago it was straight fitting salwaar kameez with length reaching below the knee. Then the length was reduced to above the knee.This kind of kameez was … Continue reading
The festive season in India begins from end of September and carries on till the beginning of the New Year. Dusherra is the first festival and is celebrated all over the country but it’s the people of West Bengal and Gujarat who celebrate this with a lot of pomp and show. For Bengalis it’s the Durga puja time with four days of celebration but for Gujaratis is nine nights’ fun folic and celebration … the Navaratris. This festival of fasting … Continue reading
Today’s Indian women have crafted themselves into the westernized look and they have given the traditional salwaar kameez a more glamorized appeal. This traditional outfit has made a quick makeover with the rapid progression in its designing. The rich colour and embroidery can change any Salwaar kameez to a great super level fashionable garment. For this transition, we must thank the film industry, the designers experiment with the new look for every release. The films showcases the latest designs and neck styles of salwaar / churidaar … Continue reading
This traditional attire is complete only when the three pieces, the salwaar, kameez and the dupatta come together. Salwar is the bottom of the outfit. It is a loose trouser. Traditionally it is wide from the top and has 4” belt attached to rest of the salwaar. The upper part of the belt has a tunnel for drawstring. Normally the salwaar size from top at waist area is almost double the actual waist size for a comfortable wear. Salwaar has big room at the thigh … Continue reading
Not only sarees, but lehenga cholis are worn during Indian wedding. In fact lehenga choli is one of the most beautiful traditional Indian wedding outfits. Till a few years ago, it was worn by the North Indian brides but now it is quite popular throughout the length and breadth of the country. Lehenga choli, as a dress is very elaborate. Lot of rich fabric is used for stiching, adorned with a lot of heavy embroidery. This has a flowing effect making the shy bride look … Continue reading
Clothes enhance the look and personality in an individual… it creates the first impression and leaves a lasting impression on others. A variety of dresses has been conceived to bring out the beauty, especially in a woman and neck style is what enhances the beauty of the dresses. When we think of Indian women we generally imagine her clad in a saree or salwaar kameez. Salwaar kameez is more prevalent in the northern part of India. It is a very … Continue reading
The changing fashion trends have led to a sea change in the wardrobe of the modern Indian woman. Today’s woman whether she belongs to the corporate world or is a homemaker, is far more conscious of her appearance than ever before. Now willing to experiment with her clothes, she wants to be traditional yet fashionable. A kurta can be very simple, stitched in ordinary fabric yet smart and eye catching. All this depends on the neck- line. A smart neck style can make a salwaar/churidaar … Continue reading
India is perhaps the only country which has been a staunch follower of traditional clothes and no matter how hard the trendsetter garments kicks in , there is simply no way to surpass the ever growing popularity of neck style salwar kameez .Big bottom and wide base with minimalistic design makes neck style a favourite for one and all. Nowadays the neck style salwar kammez have been coupled with low depth to add variety and elegancy to the style that is … Continue reading
Its the wedding season in India and there cant be a better reason to wear saree. For every woman who walks the aisle this winter, saree is seemingly the only garment that she wants to flaunt on the special day. Speaking of which the designers are pulling their sleeves to make the very best out of the season and throw in some never seen before designs for the fashion aficionados. Since Diwali, designers sarees have garnered a style that is … Continue reading
Suneet Varma the Indian style master has enlisted his name in the records book by creating world’s longest embroidered saree (55 meters). Undoubtedly, it was a gratifying moment for the designer who was extremely overwhelmed at the news. When asked about it, he told the media; “The saree is my forte. I have always looked up to this five yard wonder as a canvas on which I can do interesting things. It has paid off with this world’s longest embroidered … Continue reading
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