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

Wednesday 26 October 2016

Best Designer Anarkali Suits for Festive Parties

October is here and as we move towards the end of 2016 many of us will be actively socializing and our calendar is probably already marked for yearend festive events. A few days from now, most Indians will be celebrating Diwali and then we move on to Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. With so many upcoming events on the calendar it is only natural that fashion will be a priority for most of us and for Indian women Indian ethnic wear will almost always top the list of fashionable essentials and the current preference designer Anarkali suits  will sure find favor during the upcoming festive season. Read further to know more.

Neon Shade Anarkali Suits

Neon Shade Anarkali Suits
Neon shades are big in 2016 and the allure of these shades is that they are now being applied to ethnic wear which is almost like retro reference to the 80’s when neon western wear for women was a big trend. Neon shade lehengas and designer anarkali suits will find much favor during the upcoming festive season however one must be aware that this is a passing trend and it’s only worth indulging in if you like to dabble in momentary trends along with collecting classically stylish ethnic wear.

Floral Prints
Floral Prints


Floral prints on ethnic wear for both men and women have been big this year and this preference will be carried over till next year which pretty much sets the tone for year end festive wear and we will be seeing a lot of designer anarkali suits resplendent with bold floral prints.

Tulle
Tulle


Designeranarkali suits with tulle layering below the waist will be big at festive parties as it has been for most of 2016 and this is not much of a surprise as tulle is the ultimate feminine fabric.




Wednesday 15 June 2016

Black is the Color of Timeless Fashion

The color black has for long been associated with darkness and a sense of foreboding and yet has always captured the imagination of the fashion fraternity around the world. Bold and daring, classic and sophisticated, even vibrant and traditional, according to the garment black can be associated with so many adjectives. Take for example traditional gold and silver thread work black Anarkali suits, a bold and daring little black dress, a sensual black sari or a classic and sophisticated black pant suit. Keeping all these examples in mind, there is no questions as to why the color black is so integral to women’s fashion. Let’s explore further in to the iconic and timeless appeal of the color black in terms of women’s fashion. Listed below are some classic examples of statement piece garments in the color black that will never cease to be in style.

Little Black Dress


 Little Black Dress

The little black dress is one of the iconic fashion images of our times and pretty much of all times. Popularly abbreviated to LBD, the little black dress is the most popular form of party wear  for women, the world over. The LBD is truly representative of the importance of the color black in the world of fashion. 

Black Anarkali Suits


 Black Anarkali Suits

There is a popular fashion fundamental that dictates that when in doubt it’s best to wear black. This is especially true for the Indian ethnic black anarkali suit. Black Anarkali suits when accentuated with gold and silver threadworks is a difficult sartorial choice to beat. This ensemble is truly apt for any special occasion whether it is social function, wedding reception or a festive party. It is simply hard to beat the visuals of a dazzling gold and black Anarkali suit.

Black Saree



Black Saree



The Black saree is also another iconic garment that is hard to beat. There are so many stunning visuals that come to mind when thinking of women looking gorgeous in black sarees and most of those images are those from Bollywood movies. So many iconic stars of yesteryears and contemporary Bollywood actresses have sizzled on screen in a black saree that it is impossible to single out just one image. The picture above of Kareena Kapoor in a bold black saree from the movie Heroine is simply just a random selection from multiple such iconic images. 

Black Pantsuit


Black Pantsuit


For the working woman, nothing beats a black pant suit. Sophisticated and sleek, it is difficult to substitute a black pant suit for women in the corporate work space. Power meetings, business lunches, or even power naps at your desk, do it in style in a black pantsuit.

Black Gown


Black Gown

 Nothing can beat a black gown at a cocktail party. This garment is so popular the world over and the sheer amount of variations of this garment is staggering. The black gown has long been a favorite at high society parties and evening soirees. There is simply no beating a sleek  and figure hugging black gown.

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.