New-gen couturier: Redefining timeless masterpieces

Indian Textiles are as old as the root of Indus Valley civilization. Our art of textiles is mentioned in the one of the earliest Vedas that is “Rigveda”. It provides written documents on the art of weaving. The beauty of Indian fashion has sustained through innumerable decades. Indian wear is popularized for being comfortable, sophisticated and aesthetically beautiful. Indian fashion kept evolving with the times, be it the ancient civilization, Mughal empire era, British colonial period, “Charleston era”, 1980s – 1990s, or this 21st century. The elegance of Indian ethnic dresses has attracted the eye of many. Everyone is eager to wear a Saree attest one in their life.

Moreover, the fusion with western world has increased the reach of Indian local wear to all over the world. Wearing a tank top with a Rajasthani printed long skirt and pairing up the denim with kurta and many more has been trendy totally for decades. The charm is this huge that Princess Diana once wore a pearl white Indowestern dress. Pamela Anderson also has seen wearing a saree during an Indian reality show. And list doesn’t end here! This shows the growing fashion of India.

Indian celebrities also have stunned many by wearing saree on international Red

Carpet. Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan and Kangana Ranaut have portrayed the beauty of saree many times at international events. Not only these ladies but some male celebs have participated in showcasing of Indian ethnic wear at times. Showcasing the simplicity and luxury of a Kurta at the same time has been the attention diverter that even our most favorite Avenger actor Robert Downey Jr. has worn it. For decades people have been inspired by the outfit of their idols and when celebrities like mentioned do wear something such glamorous dresses it makes it a trend.

It is a trend that has not gone away, but kept evolving. It is a fashion that belongs to a country with a huge diversity. That is why the area of textile is so vast. By taking the advantage of this diversity Indian designers has established their remarkable work such as Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who is known for his deeply rooted Indian art and traditions. Not to say, that every bride has a dream of wearing a lehenga by him. Then here comes Manish Malhotra, who worked with Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and more and make them appeared in Indian ethnic outfits. When we talk about fashion how can we forget Tarun Tahiliani. He is famous for combining Indian craftmanship with tailored silhouettes.

The India textile is in high demand due to its availability of such large range at low price. The quality of work is high with a range of Ikat, Kalamkari, Bandhani, Patan Patola, Zari, Brocades, Kanjeevaram, Block printing, Ari Embroidery etc. Mixing it with comfort makes it the most unique styles that everyone wants to wear. Nowadays, with all this busy life we want some comfort with stylish that is amazingly given by Indo- western fusion. Wearing a dupatta with western outfit gives a stunning look when you belong to a conservative family.

Being old but keeping the authenticity of art is the secret of Indian Textiles & Fashion Industries. Some words like comfort, aesthetic, elegance, alluring etc. have just stick to Indian fashion. Need not to mentioned that Indian fashion world has made the world go wow many times and will keep doing so.

-Khushboo