Indian Fusion Clothing
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Today, fashion doesn't necessarily mean glamour, or the urge to follow the current trends. It's more a way of life, a reflection of inner beauty, where the intellect shines through, complete with comfort quotient. Fashion not only highlight the social history and the needs of person, but additionally the general cultural aesthetic of the various periods. The evolution of fashion dates back to several hundred years and as our attitude and our culture, fashion comes along with it. In India, the fashion scene was different in different political periods. Throughout the British rule in India, the fashion trend within upper class was strongly influenced by the British fashion style and western garments became a status symbol in India.
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Again during 30s, emergence of different ideologies as communism, socialism and fascism imparted a more feminine and conservative touch to the womens fashion. Nevertheless, the period also seen the predominance of body hugging dresses with dark shades. The foundation of the Indian cinema also proved to be the strongest influence on revolutionizing the fashion scene in those times. 40s was a decade notable by the second World War and the consequent independence of India. Therefore, the period portrayed relatively simple, but functional women's clothing. During 50s, the advent of art schools and colleges led to popularity of narrow waist and balloon skirts with bouncing patterns.
In addition, the adoption of khadi by Mahatma Gandhi made khadi clothing a rage among women. In the 1960 s, the significant changes in fashion and lifestyle resulted in extremely versatile fashion trends. In 70s, the traditional materials were exported in large quantities to other nations. Therefore, excess of export materials were sold in the country itself, which resulted in popularity of international fashion in India. During eighties and 1990 s, the advent of TV along with other advertising means gave a brand new edge to the Indian fashion scene. Influenced by ideas of several foreign designers, new design and models were introduced into garments.
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During these periods, power dress and corporate look had been the style statement. The revival of ethnicity was also witnessed in these decades. Fashion trends keep changing and most fashion divas and models are the one to make them. The youth is a major follower of fashion trends. Fashion trends also get influenced from Bollywood as well as Hollywood. Metros like Mumbai and Delhi witness the rapid changes in fashion particularly in college going crowds. India has a rich and varied textile heritage, where every region of India has its own distinctive native costume and traditional attire & we at styletriggers.com completely dedicated to bring this artwork to your fingertips. Shop beautiful fusion wears from Style Triggers!
