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Sarees- "is it a rising trend in fashion"'? When was it ever out of fashion? No matter how many kinds of clothing and fashion come to the Bollywood industry, sarees as an epitome of classic beautiful regalia will always outshine the rest. Haven't you noticed how saree makes everyone look graceful? And by 'everyone'- I mean every woman irrespective of color, race, ethnicity etc.

The age old apparel is still trending and it will continue to do so for as long as the civilization may last with or without fashion. You do know about the Bollywood and its glamour, right? The industry buzzes with very well adorned celebrities making statements wearing exquisite ethnic dresses every time they release a Bollywood movie.

Funny how Valentino's and Prada's are complimentary in Bollywood which will not suffice to make a fashion statement alone! For saree is in itself a fusion. It portrays a homogeneous blend of Hinduism and Muslim era. So how can it ever go out of fashion? The answer is never. Besides giving the appeal of a good, cultured and independent woman, there is more to the garment- its timeless which makes it a classic and elegant, its versatility makes it to be always trending. No matter how westernized Bollywood becomes, no matter how many kissing scenes it may adopt but our Bollywood actresses will never let go of this ''Desi-drape''. The ever-so-evolving drapery is never absolute because of its versatility. It was a fashion statement before, it still is and always will be. However, do not assume it to be 'stagnant'. The vogue is constantly trending and its mantra is an 'adopted evolution'.

One new direction of sarees is the adoption of lehenga sarees. No doubt, it's still undergoing modification every day. New styles emerge when it comes to the highly competitive world of fashion industry and rising designers. Since last year, 'half-sarees', a hybrid of lehenga and traditional sarees is the new Bollywood Black. What's more beautiful added to this invention is that besides being an easy wear unlike traditional sarees, it comes along with the dupattas which highlight the glamour of Bollywood. Rani Mukherjee in her recent appearance was wearing a bright pink designer half saree with floral patterns on it. She looked beautiful. Isn't that what sarees are suppose to do? Half- sarees are just amazing.

Sarees as an elegant, traditional attire hardly needs a makeover. There are times when a simple traditional saree becomes the attraction in otherwise dull party. A bride in the Indian subcontinent always prefers to wear red sarees or contrasting bright colors. It is usually worn on the 'mehendi' function or on the reception day. Fabrics like silk, chiffon, Kanchivaram and Banarasi are used for saree, however silky material fits the best for the occasion. The heavily embellished sarees with zaris are always a head-turner. It is not just the bride, but every female guest attending the occasion adorns herself to look the best and definitely in saree one cannot go wrong. It suits every'body's shape and size.

The story of saree is not just confined to the Indian subcontinent. Its popularity is widespread across the seven seas. Even Hollywood is inspired by this traditional attire. I wouldn't be wrong to state that even Hollywood cannot resist Bollywood - from the Hotel Heiress Paris Hilton to my personal favorite Blake Lively to the super model Naomi Campbell and (woman who needs no introduction) Oprah Winfrey have promoted the sarees and have inspired designer apparel styles safely termed as ''Indo-Western gown'' styles. Indian ethnic wear is escalating in the global market and who else can better promote it than influential celebrities themselves!

However the credit should definitely go to the Bollywood actresses for putting the Indian saree on the global map. The glitterati of Bollywood is amplified in this ethnic wear. You can see how amazing and glamorous Bollywood is with its representative saree as its first face. Sarees have become a must-have for all the women around the world and its occasion have surpassed just the bridal days. Celebrities now wear it to the Red Carpet events or any formal occasion which proves how respected the attire is.

Black being the chicest color to be worn, it is no surprise that celebrities these days prefer black sarees over the little black dresses. From pop-stars to models, all rock the lacy black sarees highly embellished with rich sequins and beads or simply plain translucent sarees speak volumes in elegance.

Naomi Campbell and Nicole of the band Pussycat Dolls were spotted flaunting the black desi drape in international events. The popularity of this attire is amazing. At the same time 'color' is a quintessential signature of Bollywood. Our very own celebrities like to adopt variety and glitter and we cannot disagree with the trendsetters. For example Aishwarya Rai Bachan on her post-baby period wore the most amazing sarees that pleased the eye of the onlooker.

Manish Malhotra, Ritu Kumar etc have gripped global attention with their beautiful designs always giving a new edge to this ethnic wear that fascinates the world- therefore, saree will never be chucked at the back of a woman's wardrobe.

Another common attire of Indian women is the salwar-kameez. This fashionable Indian apparel developed as a well-off and esteemed dress for ladies in Kashmir and Punjab area, but is at present well liked in every area of India. Salwars are pyjama-like pants dragged tightly in at the waistline and the ankle joint. On top of the salwars, Ladies put on a kameez - a long and loose tunic. One may at times come upon women donning a churidar rather than a shalwar. A churidar is akin to the shalwar but is tighter fitting at the hips, thighs and ankles. On top, one may put on a kurta. (Collarless tunica).

Lots of women have commenced buying Indian style apparels today. This trend is picking up ahead in the western world, perhaps attributable to the big influence of the Bollywood film industry. From a pragmatic point of view, this movement is the consequence of cardinal causes. The first cause is that they cost less compared to every day style attires and so the monetary value of dressing up for a particular function could be made less. Secondly, since they are not yet the mainstream of the fashion business, these Indian style apparels end up bringing out a lot of attention and eye attention towards the women that put on the clothes.

Whenever you've bought sarees that are mostly a firm plain colour or those with easy printed designs, then you are able to change over such an uncomplicated dress to a beautiful y styled dress by supplementing a few creative hand works.



You are able to affix a few hand sewn fancy works or even buy humble cloth art work from a local cloth shop and sew them on yourself. Whenever you've a lot of patience, then you are able to sew a few lines of beads along the borders and a couple of discontinuous beads along the body and all of a sudden you'd have given new life into differently simple attire. Handwork may be more time consuming, but it will surely elevate your dress into an imperial grade all by itself.

So you end up having a beautiful outfit that doesn't cost a lot of money.

2016 has been an eventful year with some of the best fashion trends being unleashed in India. Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2016 was appreciated by tons of people, and was one of the best Lakme Fashion Weeks ever. The Who is Who of the Indian Fashion Industry exhibited their brilliant collection. Be it flamboyant or subtle, it appealed to the likes of all, and it set the Indian Fashion Trend for 2016. Take a look at the Fashion Forecast of Indian trends for 2016:

1. Designer Sarees:

Be it Manish Malhotra, or Tarun Tahiliani, or Sayasachi, the era of neo-age designers is back! With beautiful sarees custom made, these sarees are a must have in every wardrobe. Right from net sarees, to georgette to satin, designer sarees are the way to go right now! Light weight, intricate designs, these sarees can suit every occasion, making you look angelic wherever you go!

2. Jacket Sets:

With pretty butta prints on the jackets, or elaborate embroidery, there is a different subtle charm to jacket suits and they add an edge to your existing look. They can make the dullest of outfits look bright and beautiful. Team up your outfits to make it a jacket set, to add a quirky elegant look to your ethnic wear!

3. Designer gowns and dresses:

Be it a casual day out with your girlfriends, or pre wedding lunch, designer gowns and dresses make you rock the perfect look by being simple, yet elegant. For evening parties, designer gowns have never let you down, will never let you down. They are the most dependable outfits for even those who are not very experimenting.

4. Crop Top and Long Skirt sets: A tricky look, but once mastered, will never let you down. Giving you an elegant ethnic, yet a hot look, crop tops with long skirts are rocking the stage right now. Be it ethnic occasions or a casual day out, you can jazz it up or subtle it down, and pair up your long skirt and top accordingly. With tons of varieties of crop tops, and tons of varieties of long skirts, you have a plethora of combinations to choose from to make you the star of the occasion!

5. Kurta Sets: Gone are the days where Kurtas had to be paired up with Churidhars only. Toss that norm into the bin, and colour your wardrobe with new palazzos, long skirts, and shararas! The new rage is to pair up Kurtas with those mentioned above, and they will make you feel so super comfortable!

6. Monochromes: Monochromes are back! The best friend of all fashion trends, there is never a time where monochromes can let you down. Even when you are sick, you can sport a monochrome and manage to swoop away the attention by looking elegant.

7. Bare Shoulders: Ethnic Shoulders to Crop Tops, we Indians are going gaga with Bare Shouldered Tops to show off those toned shoulders! Giving it a daring look, bare shoulders add boldness to your outfit. Sway your hips, and walk away with all eyes on your on point outfit!

8. Anarkali Suits: From the times of the Mughals, Anarkalis have been a pillar of support for Indian woman to look like angels whenever they sport them. From simple, daily wear, light weight Anarkalis, to extravagant, exquisite, grand Anarkalis, you will get one for every occasion. You can westernize it a bit by sporting a modern Anarkali Top with jeggings and rock that brunch of yours!

Having said all this, being Desi is all about being comfortable and simple! So why just limit your fashion to your apparel? Extend it to other sectors of your life, and treat them Desi too! Go shop for the Oh So Desi Phone Covers to complement your outfit, and make you feel extra special.

Contemporary, defined as "of the present time; modern", is a word that is increasingly being used by Indian Fashion Designers to describe their collections and styling. Is this really true? Are Indian designers creating styles that are modern, of the present time? Some of them are, others are using the word in a general sense. We look at some selected Indian Fashion Designers that are creating modern and truly contemporary style of clothing.

The Indian Fashion Designers that we highlight here have gained a reputation for creating garments that are contemporary in styling, yet draw inspiration from Traditional Indian embroidery techniques and the like. Some of them have been showcasing Indian Fashion internationally for many years through Trade Shows or even Catwalk Shows in Paris, etc. Our selection of Indian Designers, Abraham & Thakore, Ankur Modi Priyanka Modi (am:pm) and Rajesh Pratap Singh, reflects some of the best talent amongst Indian Fashion Designers from India.

Abraham & Thakore

This designer duo of David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore are NIFT educated designers that have very refined design sensibilities. Unlike other Indian Fashion Designers, the duo started their business in Paris under the Abraham & Thakore label and then moved to India once the local market picked up and developed.

The origins of the Abraham & Thakore brand in Paris is reflected in the styling of the clothes - chic cuts and silhouettes inspired by Paris. Abraham & Thakore have a permanent exhibit at the V&A in London and have until the last few years known to shy away from Fashion Weeks in India. The Abraham & Thakore brand name brings to mind beautiful fabrics and minimalistic (but gorgeous) detailing that reflect the very refined sensibilities of these Indian Designers.

Ankur Modi - Priyanka Modi (am:pm)


The designer duo of Ankur Modi and Priyanka Modi create styles that are contemporary and elegant. The design sensibilities vary between casual-elegant styles and formal-elegant styling. The long dresses made from silk are a staple feature of any collection from Indian Designers Ankur Modi and Priyanka Modi.

They make very clever use of silk fabrics and minimalistic printed, embroidery and fabric detailing on their clothes. Even the Indian clothes created by Ankur Modi Priyanka Modi reflect the fine design sensibilities of these Indian Designers.

Rajesh Pratap Singh

In the world of Contemporary Indian Fashion, Rajesh Pratap Singh, is a name to reckon with - he has been called the International Face of Contemporary Indian Fashion by many reputed fashion observers. Rajesh Pratap Singh creates styles that are contemporary and elegant - detailing is usually limited to playing around in the fabrics and the subtle embellishments used by this Indian Designer.

Rajesh Pratap Singh's inspiration and styling reflect a mature and sophisticated taste. Rajesh Pratap Singh's use of sequins on his garments and the use of skulls (just like Alexander McQueen) are trademark styles to look out for, from this Indian Fashion Designer.

Conclusions

Each of these designers has a unique sense of style and design sensibilities, but the common theme is that they use the best of India and combine it with modern silhouettes that appeal to International customers. Collections from each of these leading Indian Fashion Designers - Abraham & Thakore, Ankur Modi Priyanka Modi and Rajesh Pratap Singh - can be purchased online at Strand of Silk.

Indian fashion is globally accepted by the people in specific. The rich colors of Indian dresses along with antique work makes it look more fashionable. In addition to this, these days the concept of exchange programmed is gaining immense popularity. This essentially means that Indian designers are given a platform to display their talent across the globe. Similarly, some renowned designers from the world showcase their creativity in fashion. All these exchange programmes have been possible as a result of globalization.

Lakme Indian fashion week is one such popular example of the same. However, during such events one gets to see and meet the best designers and fashion experts. Undoubtedly, our Indian fashion gurus receive accolades from the well to do designers of the world. This proves that Indian fashion is profoundly acknowledged worldwide. And through such exchange programmes, the countries attached in this event build up better relations with each other. Secondly, the Gross National Income also shoots up to a considerable extent.

Through these fashion weeks, the prospect customers get a fair chance to select the best of Indian outfits and apparels. One doesn't even have to travel all the way to India in order to buy such exclusive garments. Another major advantage of such fashion weeks is that the best of the designers with the best of their styles are introduced through this channel. And people who are constantly on the look out for Indian wear get to choose from the latest designs.

Thus, fashion weeks have given a new dimension to our Indian fashion industry. Candidly, Indian clothing is the finest and our Indian fashion is almost the top 5. Indians have made people polish their eye for beauty. Indian designers have created the most exclusive styles and types of apparels. Our fashion experts are indeed exulted for this opportunity provided to them. And even in future, they shall continue to produce the most exclusive range of garments.

We all know about the love and desire that most women have for a slimmer body. And, since not everyone is blessed with a naturally slim figure, many of you make a lot of extra efforts to fulfil this desire of yours. You always eat right and hit the gym regularly so that you can look glamorous in anything you wear. But, what if even all this does not work in your favour?

Well, probably your fitness regime will show the results a little later. But, till then you can try some really smart fashion tricks, at least with your Indian outfits to look slimmer and sexier. Yes! Dressing right with the Indian clothes can actually help you to camouflage the flab and look absolutely fab. So, here are those secret tricks that can help you achieve a slimmer look.

#1. Play smart with the kurtas

We suggest you to stay away from the body-hugging kurtas as they tend to lay more emphasis on your voluptuous body. Rather, you should opt for slightly loose ones. And, even when you wear loose kurtas, keep in mind that material should not be too clingy. One of the safest options among the fabrics is cotton.

If your hips and thighs are also slightly heavy, then make sure that your kurta is long enough to hide that area of your body as well. And, as you go with our suggestion of wearing a loose kurta, just don't forget that we only said 'slightly loose', and not very loose. Just how Farah Khan does it in style and carries them off with poise.

#2. Have fun with the salwars

When it comes to the bottom-wear, the logic of fitting goes reverse. Here, you should opt for the slim-fit salwars rather than the loose ones. Narrow salwars have the magical power of making your waist look one size smaller than your actual one. Some narrow salwars give the effect of a stylish trouser, which you can even wear with a shirt instead of kurta, just like Kiran Rao, in the below image.

However, you have to be really careful about the material if you opt to wear a churidar. It should not be made of the body-hugging fabric- lycra. Rather opt for the ones that are made of fabric that do no stretch. Cigarette pants are yet another trendy options for you, which are being loved by a lot of women these days. These are nothing but a loose form of trouser made of any lightweight fabric. You can wear it with long kurtas and create a cool style statement.

#3. Add glamour with the sarees

Two things that matter the most so as to look slimmer in the saree are- fabric and drape. You should avoid heavier as well as stiff fabrics, like organza, silk, cotton, etc., as they add more volume to your body. Instead, go for the lightweight fabrics, like chiffon, crepe, georgette, etc., to create an illusion of a slimmer body.

If you have extra flab around your waist and stomach, then do not tuck too many pleats at your navel alone. Adjust and spread them all across your waist so that added volume of the fabric does not appear at just one place.

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#4. Be careful with the blouses

Once you know the kind of sarees will suit your body, next thing that should be taken care of is your blouse. In order to cover your heavier bust area, opt for the printed blouses over the embroidered or embellished ones. The lightweight fabric logic applies here as well.


If your arms are flabby, then it is better to avoid sleeveless blouses and opt for at least quarter-sleeved blouse. Look for the same things in the choli if you plan to buy a lehenga. Also, it will be even better if the choli is long enough to cover your waist as well.

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#5. Some smart styling tricks

Apart from using these tricks for your different Indian attires, here are some additional tips that help you look slim in any Indian outfit. Take a look:

A) Dark colours

Dark-coloured clothes create an illusion of being slim; even if you actually aren’t! This is because they tend to hide the problem areas. On the other hand, flab is highlighted further if you wear white or any other light-coloured clothes. So, it is better to wear dark and solid colours.

B) Apt accessorising

Now that you have learned more about how to dress and what colors to doll yourself up in, do not forget to wear the right accessories to maintain that slim look. Accessories like bracelet watches and sleek bangles will make your arms look thinner. Additionally, avoid heavy neckpieces and go with the statement earrings instead.


C) Style your hair right


If you want to give a slim-effect to your face as well, then avoid tying your hair and let them loose. Such a hairdo will not only make your face look slimmer, but will also add youthfulness to your overall look.

D) The right footwear

Right footwear is yet another important thing that helps you to achieve a slimmer look. Stilettos are just perfect to make you look uber-chic in a saree, anarkali dress or a lehenga. Another option that you have is a gorgeous pair of pumps. The motive is to add length to your body and make you look more ‘in shape’.

Well, while these smart tricks help you to flaunt a lean and sexy body in all your Indian attires, do not consider them as the excuse to give up your fitness regime. Just follow these cheat codes till the time you actually attain that dream figure.