THE PILLARS OF INDIAN FASHION

The ‘Sabya Wedding’ is a moniker used for acertain brand of Indian weddings witnessed at home and away, for a look that blends the traditional and modern. For a city inundated with extravagant events, there is always a rem a r k a b l e crackle in the air when it comes to clothing and traditional attire. The clothes are mesmerising, a sharp departure from the wedding wear that’s marked the stratospheric rise of Indian traditional attire over the last decade.

India offers a plethora of varied clothing cultures, styles and attires, which might be attributed to the diversity in religions, climate and culture. We may see a variety of traditional outfits from various states known for their colourfulness, beauty, and cultural heritage. Indian clothing may be traced back to ancient civilisations. However, following independence, the Indian fashion industry ushered in globalisation, resulting in changes in how people dressed up. Maangtikka, the third eye of fashion has extended its reach overseas and is considered as a casual fashion accessory in the west. Various models have flaunted bindis on the runways. Similarly another Indian fashion accessory, the nostril piercing is a body piercing practice for the purpose of wearing jewelry, much like nose piercing, which is most primarily and prominently associated with Indian culture and fashion since classical times, and found commonly in India. Saris and lehngas are still identified as the quintessential Indian garment. Over the years, it has become a huge fashion influence. Part of it is due to the popularity of Bollywood movies abroad that depict colorful, decked-up garments which have caught the fancy of people. Also, the influx of foreign tourists to India have contributed to the trend as many women, and international celebrities are seen wearing saris on many occasions.