Fluting
and Flaring; Ruching and Ruffling gives a more international bent to eastern
ensembles – all tres chic and au courant. But lets not forget traditionalism;
saris have a certain élan unlike any other attire. Softly embroidered
with antique threadwork or layered with lace they are a must-have.
Pakistani Designers have sent out a tribute to their neighbors. With the fashion
fraternities of both regions’ bonding, designers like Honey Waqar, Soniya
Batla and the most revered Rizwan Beyg created an ode to their sub-continental
heritage.
For
those on a budget FNK Asia has some funky yet fashionable options. Churidaar,
Dhoti, Capri & Culottes work just as well as the traditional Shalwar. Lengths
yo-yo with traditionalists hitting longer hemlines and the younger fashionista
wearing it short sassy or with a swing. Bags are most certainly ‘clutched’,
keep the monograms for day wear… bring out the battua for the parties,
the pretty potli bags your grandmother had.
Jewels
will break almost anyone’s bank balance.
India shinning takes on a glimmer like never before. With the use of rare old
precious stones –emeralds, rubies, sapphire sets off by large important
rose cut or uncut diamonds it’s a call from the princely era as the modern
maharani’s will find it easy to pick from the wide.
Between JAR and BHAGAT every fashionista is beguiled as they step into the Christie’s
Auction for fine jewels.
