PRONOUNCING NARRATIVES VIA ALMIGHTY FASHION!

The iconic style assimilates a few defining details, including hairstyles , walks, signature accessories, and instinctive uses as a means of communication.

Fashion is not just about wearing contemporary clothes moreover, fashion is a gear that is utilised by social and political bigwigs as a platform to symbolise influence, power and Motto. From Indira Gandhi’s Pastel Banarasi Saree to Queen Victoria’s Scarlet and Gold Tunic; the whole ball of wax, was weaved with power, glamour and symbolism.

Each one of the learned bigwigs possesses a sense of how their attires, gestures and even the patterns on their textile impact the masses.

Indira Gandhi played with her fashion with acumen, during her usual appearances on the field; she wore the simplest sarees and pallu with a thoughtful gesture that pronounced the touch of her personality and reflected the image of Indira who is connected to the field.

On the other hand, when on a foreign tour she carried herself in gracious pastel sarees with an assured gesture that distinctly spoke about her dominance, strength and authority.

Such symbolism is common in politics, contemporary leaders play with their attire to plant their desired image subconsciously on a common man ’s mind.

PM Narendra Modi’s jackets, shawls, the signature kurta-pyjama and well-groomed appearance ensures his image of a thoughtful man, who knows his mind and likes order in everything he does; PM Modi’s pagris on the other hand, are not just a celebration of the culture and heritage of India that he holds so dear and is so proud of but also a statement on the political scenario of the time, while Congress president Rahul Gandhi, portrays a youthful image in his kurta-pyjama and sneakers with the Burberry jacket look in the winters signalling an elite personality.

As Yale University’s Sonya Gavankar says,‘Humans are very visual creatures, Clothing is a manner of instantly displaying what group you`re on and what aspect you are on… it is taking a stand with out uttering anything.

Then we are able to affirm reality with power. Fashion and politics have been bedfellows for as long as people have been getting dressed. The elites leave no stone unturned to assert their influence through their attire.

The Suits, The Jackets, The Watches, even The Gestures become iconic symbols of their shades. Next time you think of fashion, don’t confine your thoughts to just ramp-walks and glamour, perceive fashion as a manner of carrying your aura and ambience.