Best Designer Anarkali Suits for Festive Parties

October is here and as we move towards the end of 2016 many of us will be actively socializing and our calendar is probably already marked for yearend festive events. A few days from now, most Indians will be celebrating Diwali and then we move on to Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. With so many upcoming events on the calendar it is only natural that fashion will be a priority for most of us and for Indian women Indian ethnic wear will almost always top the list of fashionable essentials and the current preference designer Anarkali suits  will sure find favor during the upcoming festive season. Read further to know more.

Neon Shade Anarkali Suits

Neon shades are big in 2016 and the allure of these shades is that they are now being applied to ethnic wear which is almost like retro reference to the 80’s when neon western wear for women was a big trend. Neon shade lehengas and designer anarkali suits will find much favor during the upcoming festive season however one must be aware that this is a passing trend and it’s only worth indulging in if you like to dabble in momentary trends along with collecting classically stylish ethnic wear.

Floral Prints

Floral prints on ethnic wear for both men and women have been big this year and this preference will be carried over till next year which pretty much sets the tone for year end festive wear and we will be seeing a lot of designer anarkali suits resplendent with bold floral prints.

Tulle

Designeranarkali suits with tulle layering below the waist will be big at festive parties as it has been for most of 2016 and this is not much of a surprise as tulle is the ultimate feminine fabric.

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The Evolution of the Anarkali Suit into the Anarkali Gown Dress

Read about the evolution of the Anarkali suit in to the Anarkali gown dress; a contemporary ethnic trend that combines the gown silhouette with the ethnic and quintessentially Indian Anarkali.

Traditional Motif Pure Georgette Red Designer Gown

According to legend, Anarkali was a courtesan in the courts of King Akbar who made the fatal error of falling in love with the crown Prince Salim and was put to death as a form of retribution and as the last resort to counter an adamant Salim who was determined that Anarkali was bride to be. This is a legend mostly forgotten and rarely talked about as today when the word Anarkali is used, it is often a reference to the Anarkali suit which is garment that is said to have originated in the courts of Akbar and was preferred by the courtesans of those times. Today the Anarkali suit has come a long way from it’s scandalous and macabre legacy and is considered a popular form of ethnic wear in countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. This garment is now a red carpet regular and has even evolved in to the modern Anarkali gown dress. Read further to know more.

    Yellow & Pink Color Long Gown

The Anarkali gown is a modern day interpretation of the Anarkali dress that first came to prominence when Aishwarya Rai wore an Anarkali gown dress at the 66^th Cannes Film Festival. The Anarkali gown dress is different in the sense that the top is floor length and there is no churidar pants under. The silhouette of the dress remains the same.   

The Anarkali gown dress is popular at cocktail parties, social gatherings and festive events. This dress is popular as i9t is the perfect amalgamation of the western gown silhouette and Indian design sensibilities. The Anarkali gown dress is often accentuated with embroidery and embellishments to give it an ethnic aesthetic appeal. This dress is currently trending all over the country. 

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The Much Sought After Designer Salwar Suits

In depths look in to the popularity of ethnic designer salwar suits for women.

Salwar Suit 

It’s difficult to tell what is more popular in India, the saree or the salwar suit. While large parts of India seemingly favor the saree, equally large parts of the country favor the salwar kameez. It’s important to note here though that in places that the saree has been traditionally favored, the salwar kameez is making in roads and vice versa. This article though is not about the saree versus salwar kameez but more about the popularity of the salwar kameez. The statements made above were to prove that all the debates as to which of the two garments; saree or salwar kameez is more popular, is basically a pointless debate. Read further to know more about the widespread popularity of designer salwar kameez suits and the different variations this garment is available in.

Variations of Salwar Kameez

Designer Salwar suits are available in a wide range of variations. The straight salwar suit, the Patiala salwar suit, the parallel salwar suit are just a few examples.  Each variation of the salwar kameez is a result of a number of factors. The Patiala salwar suit for example is of variation of the Salwar suit according to region as it gets its name from the Patiala region of Punjab and has spread and has gained fame in the rest of India. The straight salwar suit is a variation that came about with a need for trendy slim fit silhouette salwar suits according to contemporary style. While there is a market for contemporary style salwar suits, there is also a thriving market for traditional ethnic salwar suits. Popular designers in India insure that the salwar suit continues to thrive as a fashion forward garment in both traditional and contemporary avatars.

Popular Designers Known for their Designer Salwar Suits

Some of the popular Indian designers known to work exclusively with Indian ethnic wear and salwar suits in particular are Manish Malhotra, JJ Valaya, Satya Paul and Sabyasachi. These designers are known to create salwar suits that are sought after and favored by film stars and celebrities. Many of these designers even design costumes in Bollywood movies. Manish Malhotra is typically known for his bright and vibrant color palette while JJ Valaya is known for larger than life ethnic creations. Sabyasachi is popular for his rustic and purely traditional ethnic creations.

Fabrics

Designer salwar suits are made from a wide range of fabrics. Popular fabrics used to stitch salwar suits are georgette, linen, cotton and silk. Most designers prefer high sheen fabrics while designing ethnic wear. Georgette and silk are generally extremely popular. Many designers also prefer to work with indigenous fabrics like jute and linen. Crepe is also a popular option.

Embroidery and Embellishments

Most salwar kameez suits are embroidered and embellished for elevated appeal. The use of digital prints is also a common method used to beautify these garments. Crystal and stone work is also used to embellish various kinds of salwar suits. Embellishments and embroidery directly affect the value and demand for these garments.

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Georgette Anarkali Suits and other Ethnic Women’s Wear

Soak in the trends of summer 2016 with georgette Anarkali suits, trendy fusion kurtis and other ethnic wears for Indian women.

     Karishma Kapoor White Ankle Length Anarkali Suit With Jacket

The Indian summer is here and fashion trends are naturally going to be dictated by the weather and nothing better for the summer than Indian ethnic wear which was originally conceptualized keeping the Indian climate in mind. This is one reason why the rising popularity in western wear hasn’t affected the market for ethnic wear in India and other south Asian countries with similar dressing styles. Classic Indian outfits like georgetteAnarkali suits, cotton kurtis, salwars and saris continue to be much sought after clothing items. Read further to know about these seasons trends involving Indian ethnic wear and ethnic jewelry.

Summer 2016

Yes like every other summer, this year too there’s going to be an onslaught of cottons, jute and other summer friendly outfits but this by no means translates in to drab casual wear from your closet from the previous years. Give ethnic wear a twist with new age silhouettes, retro elements on a trendy outfit, fusion inspired fashion and a free reign to expressing yourself through what you wear. Read further to know more.

Indo-Western Fusion

The trend this year is not to get tagged with the desi girl images instead combine elements of ethnic and western fashion to come across as a global fashionista who is proud of her Indian heritage and hence shows off the best of Indian ethnic fashion sensibilities with her everyday western wear. An example of this look is to match your casual crop tops with a lehenga.  Another great trend this upcoming season is to go fully desi with a statement piece that shows off the global girl in you. One way to pull off this look is the sari and blazer combination. This is purely for occasional and festive dressing however when you walk in to a wedding wearing a gorgeous sari with a blazer thrown on, you are bound to be the trendiest person in the room. Continue to team up your denims with trendy ethnic kurtis for casual every day wear. That is one powerful yet casual combination that is here to stay for a while. What can we say; old habits die hard.  

Anarkali Suits are back

Yes the traditional Indian Anarkali suit which is one of the great fashion contributions of the Mughal era in India is back. Be inspired by Deepika Padukone in Bajirao Mastaani, who often looked resplendent in georgette Anarkali suits in the movie. Smartly borrow from her look in the film and add chunky pieces of silver jewelry and outfits that boast of oversized floral patterns and embroidery as ultra-feminine fashion elements are the rage this season. Definitely keep your androgynous outfits away for a while.  

Cover yourself up

While the summers may seem like a good reason to take out your denim shorts and crop tops, its best to strategically use ethnic wear to cover yourself up. A crop top with a lehenga as mentioned before would go a long way to keep you looking fashion forward. Saris with long sleeved blouses or blazers are very much in rage. One good thing that comes from these trends is that you won’t get terribly tanned this summer.

Hair and Makeup

Summer make up is always minimal. That’s one trend that hasn’t changed in a while. Kohl lined eyes, nude lips and a dab of bronzer for evening wear should do just fine. Hair trends this season are very retro. Be inspired by Adele or opt for the traditional Indian braids.   

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