Showing posts with label traditional wear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label traditional wear. Show all posts

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Black is the Color of Timeless Fashion

The color black has for long been associated with darkness and a sense of foreboding and yet has always captured the imagination of the fashion fraternity around the world. Bold and daring, classic and sophisticated, even vibrant and traditional, according to the garment black can be associated with so many adjectives. Take for example traditional gold and silver thread work black Anarkali suits, a bold and daring little black dress, a sensual black sari or a classic and sophisticated black pant suit. Keeping all these examples in mind, there is no questions as to why the color black is so integral to women’s fashion. Let’s explore further in to the iconic and timeless appeal of the color black in terms of women’s fashion. Listed below are some classic examples of statement piece garments in the color black that will never cease to be in style.

Little Black Dress


 Little Black Dress

The little black dress is one of the iconic fashion images of our times and pretty much of all times. Popularly abbreviated to LBD, the little black dress is the most popular form of party wear  for women, the world over. The LBD is truly representative of the importance of the color black in the world of fashion. 

Black Anarkali Suits


 Black Anarkali Suits

There is a popular fashion fundamental that dictates that when in doubt it’s best to wear black. This is especially true for the Indian ethnic black anarkali suit. Black Anarkali suits when accentuated with gold and silver threadworks is a difficult sartorial choice to beat. This ensemble is truly apt for any special occasion whether it is social function, wedding reception or a festive party. It is simply hard to beat the visuals of a dazzling gold and black Anarkali suit.

Black Saree



Black Saree



The Black saree is also another iconic garment that is hard to beat. There are so many stunning visuals that come to mind when thinking of women looking gorgeous in black sarees and most of those images are those from Bollywood movies. So many iconic stars of yesteryears and contemporary Bollywood actresses have sizzled on screen in a black saree that it is impossible to single out just one image. The picture above of Kareena Kapoor in a bold black saree from the movie Heroine is simply just a random selection from multiple such iconic images. 

Black Pantsuit


Black Pantsuit


For the working woman, nothing beats a black pant suit. Sophisticated and sleek, it is difficult to substitute a black pant suit for women in the corporate work space. Power meetings, business lunches, or even power naps at your desk, do it in style in a black pantsuit.

Black Gown


Black Gown

 Nothing can beat a black gown at a cocktail party. This garment is so popular the world over and the sheer amount of variations of this garment is staggering. The black gown has long been a favorite at high society parties and evening soirees. There is simply no beating a sleek  and figure hugging black gown.

Thursday, 5 May 2016

The Much Sought After Designer Salwar Suits

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