When East Meet West

By Super

Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 17:02 [IST]

Globalization, in the truest sense of the word, means to open up one's home to the world outside and see how 'we' contribute to 'them' to make 'us'. It is a term we regrettably associate more with some spheres of activity and less with others. The fashion industry is one such domain where globalization has truly established itself, where a blend of significant elements of many countries in the world is seen today.

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Today, East meets West and together they form some of the most beautiful, expressive pieces of art relevant to a contemporary world. India being a fascinating country of varied hues and singularly exquisite craft techniques, plays inspiration to many attempts of fusion between different styles of clothing.

A result of these attempts are exotic attires inspired by color-bold and beautiful Indian States like Punjab, Kashmir, Rajasthan and Calcutta- with effective reflection of Indian art and culture on the World's fashion map.

⦁ Some of the most largely known Indian-inspired dresses are ready to wear sari dresses in rich Indian fabrics known for their vintage sari material that are a delicate and spectacular fusion of Indian silhouettes with a western top up.

⦁ A lot of experimentation with the silhouttes and style has also been at pace. Abstract prints, unique necklines such as a formal shirt collar, and the draping styles read the globalization story aloud.

⦁ A fusion of the English gown and Indian sari with a combination of voluminous pleating at the waist and Indian motifs printed on the bodice, is another much loved invention of fashion.

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⦁ Another charming use of Indian ethnicity is the depictions of peacock, paisley and folk prints on beautiful flouncy dresses with intricately cut lace patterns and silk fabrics.

⦁ Flowy harem pants, rich gilded brocade, woven Ikat patterns, newly fashionable trousers and dhotis, and midi skirts with intricate designs are trending hotly today.

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⦁ Another outfit that fuses Western fashion with Indian fashion is the Indian jackets, and tunic with Nehru collars which when coupled with simple trousers or heavily embellished lehenga skirts, create an elegant picture for official as well as evening wear or party wear.

⦁ A-line skirts in which the cut broadens with an increase in the length of the skirt get their origin from Indian lehengas and are used more widely than they were originally designed for.