Top Five Designers for Party Wear Sarees

In countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh there is nothing to beat the saree when it comes to ethnic wear for women. These trendy ethnic ensembles come in a wide range of variations and are extremely versatile. There are sarees for casual wear, sarees for work wear and then there are saree for party wear. Sarees come in a wide range of fabrics and designs and this is what makes them so versatile. Party sarees are a great style statement at social gatherings and festive gatherings and these stylish sarees are sure to set you apart from the crowd. Many Indian designers specialize in creating high fashion party sarees that are to die for. With this list we bring you the best designers to look out for when shopping for designer party wear sarees.

Manish Malhotra

If you looking for sarees that truly flatter the feminine form than nothing compares to Manish Malhotra sarees for party wear. Bold colors, sheer fabrics and slim fit silhouettes are the emphasis of this designer’s party wear collection. Watch out for Manish’s signature low cut and strappy blouses that complete and compliment every ensemble.

Anita Dongre

Anita Dongre makes women’s wear purely for the modern woman and party wear garments are a big part of her collection as modern women work hard and part harder. With a party wear saree by Anita Dongre, expect a ensemble that flatters your form and captures the imagination. Also expect a wide range of variation as her collections can go from subtle and classy to bold and vibrant such is the versatility of this talented designer. 

Ritu Kumar

Ritu Kumar is by far one of the most experienced and knowledgeable designers in the Indian fashion scene and her collections reflect her extensive knowledge of Indian embroidery and embellishment methods. When you buy a Ritu Kumar saree to wear for special occasions expect a healthy dose of glamour and opulence. Ritu Kumar sarees boast of intricate zari, resham and zardosi gold and silver threadwork. Her silhouettes are slim fitted with sheer fabrics but the theme is always one of grandeur. These sarees are best suited for wedding receptions and festive parties.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee

This exquisite lace and sheer fabric saree is just one example of the genius of Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Sabyasachi is known for his signature line of opulent wedding wear for men and women however many elements of his usual wedding wear collections make their way in to his party wear lines. This saree boasts of exquisite lace which is one of Sabyasachi’s specialties. Apart from this specific piece many of Sabyasachi’s sarees are style statements with a healthy dose of bold dark colors with gold and silver threadwork which is another typical feature of a Sabyasachi ensemble.

Satya Paul

Satya Paul’s collection can best be described as casual yet sophisticated. A Satya Paul party saree is for women who want to walk in to a festive gathering looking effortlessly gorgeous.  

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Shopping and Styling Essential 2016; Nehru Jacket for Men

Every year brings about the requirement to update our closets and this fact is true for the contemporary man as much as it has always been for women. Shopping however is not an easy task any more as there are so many trends to follow and every few months a garment is trending while another is not. Yes we do miss the times when casual wear meant a round neck t-shirt and denims while formal wear meant shirts, trousers, a tie and dress shoes and there was not much expected out of men in terms of fashion. While we miss the good old days, there is no reason why we shouldn’t welcome today’s trends especially in countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh which are seeing a resurgence of ethnic fashion and heavily experimenting with fusion fashion. One garment of ethnic wear that makes for great traditional and fusion fashion is the Nehru jacket. These jackets come in a wide range of fabrics and are easily paired up with western formals, western casuals and even the traditional kurta pyjama. It is this versatile quality of the Nehru Jacket that makes it an essential item in any man’s closet. Keeping these points in mind, let’s take a look at the Nehru jacket trends for twenty sixteen and in turn get a crystal clear idea of what to shop for in terms of Nehru jackets. Read further to know more.  

Buy Nehru Jackets Online or at a Store to Add to Your Closet

Ethnic wear Styling with Nehru Jackets for Weddings and Festivals

Nehru Jackets make for great statement piece garments and look dapper in their authentic ethnic form. For that complete ethnic look that is so sought after during the festive season, pair up a Nehru Jacket in vibrant shade with delicate embroidered floral patterns with a contrasting yet vibrant kurta, white churidar pants and mojris. One can easily buy a Nehru jacket online or a store near you. For a complete desi look with Nehru jacket opt for a high sheen kurta and pair it up with a high sheen fabric Nehru jacket. Silk jackets work best in this case.

Formal Wear with Bandhgala Blazers for Social Gatherings and Cultural Programs

The full sleeved version of the Nehru jacket which is also popularly known bandhgala blazers make for great formal wear. I neatly tailored Bandhgala blazer can be paired up with a Mandarin collar shirt, crisp slim fit trousers and pointed toe dress shoes for formal occasions. Don’t forget a pocket square to complete this look. 

 Casual Wear with Nehru Jackets for Every Day Wear

NehruJackets make for great casual wear garments for daily wear. Buy a Nehru Jacket online or at a store and opt for jackets in casual wear fabrics like linen, cotton and corduroy. Pair these jackets up with a casual shirt, denims and casual shoes and look perfect for aday out with friends a trip to the mall, a movie date or a dinner date. 

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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

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

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

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

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

 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.

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The Youthful Appeal of Designer Cotton Kurtis

If there is one ethnic garment that any Indian woman can turn to for casual wear, work over daily chores out of the home, it is the quintessential designer kurti. This garment which is a contemporary interpretation of the kameez or the kurta in a more fitted silhouette and shorter length is the ideal fusion of ethnic and contemporary fashion sensibilities. Today the kurti is fast replacing the saree or the salwar kameez as the most widely worn ethnic garment preferred by the new-age Indian women. There has been huge socio-economic change for women in India. Today more and more women are stepping out of their home to work or study and this brings about a need for ethnic garments that are easy to wear on a daily bases. Many working women especially the younger generation find the salwar kameez or salwar to be too cumbersome to wear on a daily basis and western casual dresses like denims and tees preferable. The kurti is now considered a good replacement for the t-shirt as it can be easily worn with bottoms of any kind. The kurti is also preferred over the t-shirt for its ethnic motifs, prints, design and embroidery. Read further to know more about the many reasons why the kurti is so popular.

Comfort Oriented Fabrics

The kurti was originally designed bearing in mind the comfort of working women which is why the kurti is often stitched in comfort oriented lightweight fabrics of which cotton is the most popular. Other fabrics used to manufacture kurtis are chiffon, silk, Khadi and linen. While kurtis are mostly for casual wear, some silk kurtis generally worn with Patiala salwar are embellished and embroidered for special occasions.

Embroidery and Embellishments

Most kurtis are embellished and embroidered for accentuated appeal. Common embroidery techniques used to beautify kurtis are zari, resham and zardosi while embellishments that are genrally used are lace, patch work, Swarovski crystals and semi precious stones. Cut glass and shimmer are also popular embellishments for kurtis.

Printed Kurtis

Kurtis in certain fabrics like georgette, crepe and chiffon are often printed to accentuate their appeal. The common prints used are floral and foliage motifs, ethnic motifs, geometric prints and even abstract brush stroke like prints. These kurtis are the most commonly worn kind and are preferred for every day work wear and casual wear. 

Kurti Trends

There are a wide range of trends that dictate how to wear a kurti. Read further to know more.

Kurti with Churidar Bottoms

The Kurti is often worn with churidar bottoms for that essentially ethnic look minus the hassle of carrying around a dupatta as is the case when wearing salwar kameez. 

Kurtis with Denims

Many women prefer to wear the kurtis with denims. This is mostly common among a younger generation of college going women.

Kurtis and Palazzo Trousers

The Kurti with Palazzo pants combination is very popular amongst a younger generation of women and girls and is currently trending in a big way.

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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.

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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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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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