Showing posts with label anarkali gowns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label anarkali gowns. Show all posts

Friday 3 June 2016

The Evolution of the Anarkali Suit into the Anarkali Gown Dress

Read about the evolution of the Anarkali suit in to the Anarkali gown dress; a contemporary ethnic trend that combines the gown silhouette with the ethnic and quintessentially Indian Anarkali.

Traditional Motif Pure Georgette Red Designer Gown

According to legend, Anarkali was a courtesan in the courts of King Akbar who made the fatal error of falling in love with the crown Prince Salim and was put to death as a form of retribution and as the last resort to counter an adamant Salim who was determined that Anarkali was bride to be. This is a legend mostly forgotten and rarely talked about as today when the word Anarkali is used, it is often a reference to the Anarkali suit which is garment that is said to have originated in the courts of Akbar and was preferred by the courtesans of those times. Today the Anarkali suit has come a long way from it’s scandalous and macabre legacy and is considered a popular form of ethnic wear in countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. This garment is now a red carpet regular and has even evolved in to the modern Anarkali gown dress. Read further to know more.

    Yellow & Pink Color Long Gown

The Anarkali gown is a modern day interpretation of the Anarkali dress that first came to prominence when Aishwarya Rai wore an Anarkali gown dress at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. The Anarkali gown dress is different in the sense that the top is floor length and there is no churidar pants under. The silhouette of the dress remains the same.   
The Anarkali gown dress is popular at cocktail parties, social gatherings and festive events. This dress is popular as i9t is the perfect amalgamation of the western gown silhouette and Indian design sensibilities. The Anarkali gown dress is often accentuated with embroidery and embellishments to give it an ethnic aesthetic appeal. This dress is currently trending all over the country. 


Saturday 23 April 2016

The Newest Trend for Women Indo Western Gowns for Weddings and Cocktail Parties

Indo-western gowns for weddings and cocktail parties are the newest trend for women since late 2015 that will continue to find favor in 2016.
Traditional Motif Pure Georgette Red Designer Gown

      Traditional Motif Pure Georgette Red Designer Gown



Indian fashion designers and apparel manufacturers are constantly finding new ways to combine western silhouettes with Indian fabrics and craftsmanship and these efforts have resulted in some high fashion indo-western apparel. The indo-westerngown for weddings and cocktail parties is one such brilliant example. Favored by fashion forward women who apparently love the combination of western cuts with Indian fabrics and craftsmanship, these trendy gowns have been trending since late 2015 and will continue to find favor as party wear ensembles in 2016. Read further to know more.
Traditional Motif Pure Georgette Red Designer Gown

      Traditional Motif Pure Georgette Red Designer Gown



Stylish Western Silhouettes


Vivid Black Pure Georgette Designer Gown

                 Vivid Black Pure Georgette Designer Gown

The specialty of the Indo-western gown is the combination of the quintessentially western silhouette with Indian design sensibilities. Let’s have a look at the silhouette before we move on to design and fabrics. Indo-western gowns for weddings and cocktail parties are characterized by western cuts much like the off-shoulder gowns, a line gowns, long trains and ultra-feminine silhouettes reminiscent of western bridal wear and international red carpet ensembles.
Vivid Black Pure Georgette Designer Gown

            Vivid Black Pure Georgette Designer Gown




Indian Craftsmanship and Fabrics


These western silhouettes are accentuated with Indian craftsmanship and fabrics. Zari, resham, zardosi are just a few prominent examples of Indian craftsmanship that are used to beautify these gowns that are ideal wedding and cocktail party wear. Essentially Indian fabrics like silk, jacquard and georgette are generally preferred fabrics for these gowns.


Fashion Forward Ensembles


These fashion forward ensembles are an innovative and stylish way to preserve Indian crafts like zari, zardosi and resham without bypassing western wear. These ensembles also insure the survival of exquisite Indian fabrics and handlooms. Stylish with the perfect combination of western and Indian sensibilities, the indo-western gown is truly the perfect ensemble for weddings, cocktail parties and festive wear. These gowns are sure to fetch you a barrage of compliments whenever you walk in to a room wearing one of these high fashion ensembles.