Your Look Book for 2016: Designer Salwar Suits

2016 is another year to indulge in a wide range of fashion trends however even as we stock up on skinny jeans, graphic tees and other western wear garments, ethnic wear is always on our mind. There is a good reason for this, it is a known fact in India that western garments do not compare to the sheer creativity and craftsmanship employed to create high fashion ethnic wear. Amongst ethnic wear sarees and salwar kameez suits are the most commonly and frequently worn garments by women which is why it would be a good idea to create a look book for twenty sixteen with some of the best designer salwar kameez suits. Borrow and be inspired by the top 8 casual and occasional salwar kameez suits displayed below to help you create an ethnic look book for 2016. 

Peach and Grey Manish Malhotra Salwar Suit

Peach and Grey Manish Malhotra Salwar Suit

Late last year Kajol was spotted at an event wearing this peach and grey Manish Malhotra salwar suit. This suit is typical of what is currently trending in ethnic fashion. Lace, ultra feminine floral embroidery, sheer dupatta and high sheen grey churidar pants. This suit has it all.

Casual Wear Salwar Suit by Manish Malhotra

Many Indian women prefer the salwar suit for every day casual wear for the comfort and easy mobility it offers. This vibrant short kurti and Patiala salwar combination is a good example of great designer salwar suits for casual wear.

Ritu Kumar Festive Wear Salwar Kameez

Ritu Kumar Festive Wear Salwar Kameez

When it comes to authentic ethnic fashion, it is difficult to beat Ritu Kumar. This Varanasi weave festive salwar kameez is a good example for festive salwar kameez ensembles that should find a place in your look book for 2016. The exquisite embroidered neckline, the bright pink shades and gold embroidery truly complete this ensemble.

Ritu Kumar Casual Wear Salwar Kameez

Ritu Kumar Casual Wear Salwar Kameez

When it comes to authentic ethnic fashion, it is difficult to beat Ritu Kumar. This Varanasi weave festive salwar kameez is a good example for festive salwar kameez ensembles that should find a place in your look book for 2016. The exquisite embroidered neckline, the bright pink shades and gold embroidery truly complete this ensemble. 

Sabyasachi Stunning Black Salwar Kameez

Sabyasachi Stunning Black Salwar Kameez

If you are looking for inspiration in terms of designer salwar suits for party wear, your search ends here. This stunning black and gold Sabyasachi Mukherjee suit has all the perfect ingredients for evening wear.

Sabyasachi Casual Wear Salwar Suit

Sabyasachi Casual Wear Salwar Suit

This exquisite lace stunning red salwar kameez is a great example to add to your look book for twenty sixteen. Perfect for evening wear for casual dinners and movie dates, this ensemble is a winner.

Satya Paul Festive Wear Salwar Suits

Satya Paul Festive Wear Salwar Suits

This is a great example of festive wear designer salwar suits by Satya Paul. This high fashion short kurti and Patiala salwar combination has a youthful appeal that is unmatched. Look out for the fine balance created by the elegant beige kurti and vibrant green salwar.

Casual Wear Satya Paul Salwar Suit

Casual Wear Satya Paul Salwar Suit

This elegant cream salwar suit is a great example of subtle ethnic fashion sensibilities minus embroidery and embellishments that is so important for comfort oriented fashion when picking out every day work and casual wear outfits.

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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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Buy Indo Westerns, Sherwani and Kurta Pajama at Amafhh

We at Amafhh treasure the opportunity to meet the demand for Indian ethnic wear in the country and abroad. While western fashions and trends have been making in roads in to India, indigenous ethnic wear is here to stay. The Indian way of life is incomplete without Indian traditional garments. Summers are incomplete without the kurta pyjama for men or trendy short kurtis for women. Winters are incomplete without bandhgala blazer and pashmina shawls, weddings and festivals are incomplete without ornate sherwanis and exquisite sarees. We at Amafhh understand that need which is why we are totally involved hands on from manufacturing Indian ethnic wear right up to e-retail. At Amafhh you shop with the experts in Indian ethnic wear.

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With our user friendly features and comprehensive inventory we endeavor to bring the online shopper the best of Indian ethnic wear manufactured and marketed by Amafhh. Easy payment options, quick delivery and regular promotions and discount campaigns insure that our customers enjoy the best of ethnic wear at the best possible prices. Our clear and ever present aim is to please our customers and bring ethnic fashion to the forefront of e-retail.

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Amafhh Good-looking Cream Shade Benarasi Jacquard Indo-Western Sherwani

At Amafhh we understand the importance of going along with the times and catering to the latest trends which is why we manufacture and sell the best of Indo-western high fashion creations. Our indo-western sherwanis combine the best of western silhouettes with Indian design and crafts like zari, resham and zardosi embroidery. Our collection of indo-western gowns effectively combine the western gown silhouette with Indian design and craft like stone work, embroidery, zari, resham and zardosi.

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Black Cotton Printed Kalidar Suit

We understand and cater to the needs of our female clientele with trendy, durable and comfort oriented ethnic wear like salwar kameez for work, casual and party wear. Our collection of kurtis in easy summer fabrics like cotton, linen and georgette work best for work wear and casual wear. Our high fashion anarkali suits are perfect for special occasions like weddings and festivals.

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                       Enticing Black Brocade Mens Kurta Pyjama

Amafhh effectively caters to the traditional Indian man with a wide range of kurta pyjama ensembles. Our silk kurta pyjama creations are best suited for wedding wear and festivals. Our casual kurta pyjama collection works best for your everyday outings. We understand the importance of kurta pyjama for men in India hence we insure that we stock up on essential ensembles for every kind of occasion.  

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The Shawl Collar Off White Tuxedo Style Blazer

Nehru Jacket and Bandhgala blazers are some of Amafhh’s most popular creations. These trendy ethnic jackets work well for both casual and formal occasions and can even be effectively teamed up with western wear. We also stock up on the best of party wear and work wear suits and blazers for men.

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Simple Salwar Kameez Designs for This Season

Salwar Kameez is that one Indian outfit that goes well with every season, occasion, events, and place and this don’t come as a surprise that even when the influence of the western clothing was strong. Indian women never ceased to stop buying and wearing salwar kameez. This also led to the constant evolution of the salwar kameez designs and the recent transformation was the best to come up with every sort of designs and ideas, from the simple salwar kameez designs to the embellished ones.

Today, the Indian girls have more options of Indian ethnic wear and endless designs of the salwar kameez. But, rarely do people talk about the simple designs over the embellished ones and this makes girls to end up with the wrong patterns of designs. Here, we are trying to help all the Indian women by sharing the simple salwar kameez designs that are totally in the scene these days.

Short Salwar kameez

If you are looking for something stylish yet elegant to wear, then short salwar kameez can be your ideal choice. Make sure that the  length of the salwar stays up to the knee and pair it with the salwar that seems to be a sort of Patiala. The best fabric for this attire will be the cotton as it has always been known for its simplicity and elegance.

Long length Salwar Kameez

Derived from the Pakistani concept of Salwar Kameez, the long length salwar kameez seems to rock the world of Indian Fashion. The length of the kameez stays a little higher from the toe and a little part of the salwar is visible at the bottom. The attire is extremely elegant and any type of fabric goes well with the design and can be worn at the office too. Make sure that you carry the dupatta in an elegant way to get the charm of the attire.

Semi-Anarkali suit

And which girl of the country is not aware of the Anarkali suits? Well, the every girl, and the craze of the Anarkali suits has led to the introduction of many new designs, from the simple ones to the heavier decorative ones. Semi-Anarkalisuit is the latest design that makes an ideal simple salwar kameez. This can be both, long and short, and generally is paired up with a churidaar salwar at the bottom for the best look. Any fabric goes well with this design.

Semi-Patiala Salwar Kameez

Patiala suits have been in a fashion for a long time, but the fact that the design can only be worn at the heavy function kept girls enjoying the attire at the most. But, to overcome this, semi-patiala salwar kameez designs have been introduced and that can be worn at any simple function and on ordinary days. The Kameez remains the same way, short for the length of the knees, but the salwar differs from its former designs and is kept less extravagant. It displays more of an elegant look and can be worn with any fabric.

Simple Cotton Churidaar Salwar Kameez

Well, this never goes out of the fashion, no matter how huge are the changes. The patterns still are the same which is used to be years back and the love for this attire has remained the same. The kameez is like the regular ones, except you can change the sleeve designs from the quarter of the half to the full. The bottom that is, the salwar is same too. This design is like an evergreen design as a simple Salwar Kameez design.

With so many options for the simple salwar kameez, Indian girls now have the sufficient choices to go with. Along with the wave of transformation, the emergence of the online sites in India is also very evident and one can easily avail all sorts of things from these online markets. Even shopping for the clothes have been made easier and now people can browse through a large collection of clothes without getting exhausted.

Among many online stores that have made their presence strongly, Amafhh is also getting counted as a leading brand. The online store has put its focus on the Indian Ethnic and Indo-western wears and strive to offer the Indian people the best of these two collections. The store also owns a huge collection of simple salwar kameez designs and among plenty of them available in the store, you surely will find your ideal one, at the best affordable rate and the dresses of superior quality. 

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