FASHION IN INDIA
Fashion plays a very important role in any persons life.Clothes reflect our attitude and our personality.Fashion is also the benchmark of a countrys growth story.Fashion can be an important tool of self motivation. It boosts our confidence and makes us feel good.
Fashion changes according to seasons.During summer we tend to wear pastel shades and try to avoid dark colours.We try to keep in touch with the latest in fashion by reading magazines,watching fashion shows on television and so forth.Sometimes to keep pace with the changing trends becomes difficult and can also make a big hole in your pocket.
Fashion not only includes clothing but also other things like hair style,body art,shoes,bags,jewellery and beauty products.
Fashion is constantly evolving .Fashion first started from London,Newyork,Paris and Milan.They set the trend for designers in other parts of the world.
The rich and the famous would buy clothes only with fancy labels.For them style is supreme.The middle class and the youth would choose clothes that satisfy three conditions namely comfort,style and affordability.
Modern fashion is divided into two categories namely HauteCouture and Pret a Porter.
Haute Couture is French and it means elegant.This is made exclusively for the rich and the famous.They are mainly produces in France,Newyork,and Milan.Currently those that meet the Haute Couture requirements are brands like Ralph Lauren,Louis Vuitton,Prada,Sergio among others.
Pret a Porter means “Ready to Wear”.This refers to clothing in finished condition in standard sizes.Some designers produce ready to wear clothes in a mass way while others offer items that are only produced in limited numbers.
Designers present their collection every season during a period called the Fashion Week.
Fashion designers need to be artistic and should have a keen sense of colour.The designer need to understand the need of the client and the latest trends before designing.Accessories designing has also made its presence felt in India.Fashion industry in India is becoming more sophisticated and the job of the designer is becoming more difficult.
In todays world people would like to see clothes that are both wearable and affordable.
Clothes do not maketh a man. We should also complement it with the right accessories.Colourful range of shoes,bags,belts and jewellery are available in India today.People from abroad are mesmerized by our handcrafted accessories crafted by our local craftsmen.The talent which is hidden in our land is unbelievable.Choosing the right accessories is as important as choosing your own clothes.
Earlier men were not fashion conscious.But it has totally changed today,They are abreast with the latest fashion and sometimes even more than women.
For the woman of today there are innumerable choices in front of her.The ever graceful elegant 6 yards sari will always hold a special place in every womans heart.In India there are intricate embroidery done in each clothing.Chikan,Kantha,Zardosi and Zari are some of the work that is done here.For South Indian weddings Kancheevaram Silks still rule.
Indian fashion with a Western touch has become a big fashion statement today.We find young girls of today combining short kurtas with a trouser.They complement this by wrapping a bright shawl around their neck.What ever may be the changing trnds the Salwar Kameez never loses its charm.There are different variations to this garment today like the Patiala Salwar,Parallels and the Churidar.Another stunning attire is the Chaniya Choli worn mostly by young North Indian girls.
What ever be the fashion clothes that we are wearing what is important is that how well it suits your personality and how well you can carry that dress with confidence and grace.Good clothes enhances your personality.
One thing is for sure Fashion has arrived in a big way in India.