We have seen significant impact of Westernization on Indian Clothing. Indian women of all ages have turned to Western garments like jeans, skirts, tops, T-shirts, suits and there has been growing preference of such clothing over traditional clothing like sarees, salwar suits and lehenga cholis. Even then, we still a certain section of the population that prefers to follow the traditional Indian clothing. As such in the fashion market today, we see a beautiful amalgamation of Indian and Western clothing, which is popularly referred as "Indo-Western" garments or "Indo-Western fusion" garments or Indian Fusion Outfits.
Interestingly, the unique designs available in such dresses with an ethnic Indian touch has gained popularity in the Western market as more and more people globally has accepted this form of clothing. The fusion outfits have become “the in thing” today and are becoming the choice of apparel at formal and informal occasions. There are several fashion designers who have come up with beautiful Indo-Western fusion garments. These garments have become all the more popular as we have seen fashion models, film stars, and other celebrities wearing them in various social gatherings and red carpet events.
The basic concept of fusion outfit is a combination of Western-style patterns and Indian designs. For instance, the simple traditional salwar suits can be given a western touch by changes in the sleeves and neck designs, or a decorative stole used as an accessory for added effect. Again in western dresses like a top or blouse or a skirt, Indian embroidery styles from different parts of India like Phulkari from Punjab, Kantha stitch from Bengal, Chikankari from Lucknow or mirror work from Rajasthan can be seen. Sometimes, more elaborate embroidery styles like Meenakari, Resham, Kundan, Zardozi work are also used. Denim jackets and pants are given an Indian touch with embroidery and other embellishments on them. Indian kurtis, worn with denim pants or trousers, have become very popular among the young crowd. Another popular fusion outfit is a kurti paired with a straight-cut pant-style salwar and a dupatta. Nowadays, innovative styles bringing in the fusion is seen in short dupattas, pants with slits and spaghetti-style tops. Short shirts are worn with patiala style salwars.
Interestingly, the unique designs available in such dresses with an ethnic Indian touch has gained popularity in the Western market as more and more people globally has accepted this form of clothing. The fusion outfits have become “the in thing” today and are becoming the choice of apparel at formal and informal occasions. There are several fashion designers who have come up with beautiful Indo-Western fusion garments. These garments have become all the more popular as we have seen fashion models, film stars, and other celebrities wearing them in various social gatherings and red carpet events.
The basic concept of fusion outfit is a combination of Western-style patterns and Indian designs. For instance, the simple traditional salwar suits can be given a western touch by changes in the sleeves and neck designs, or a decorative stole used as an accessory for added effect. Again in western dresses like a top or blouse or a skirt, Indian embroidery styles from different parts of India like Phulkari from Punjab, Kantha stitch from Bengal, Chikankari from Lucknow or mirror work from Rajasthan can be seen. Sometimes, more elaborate embroidery styles like Meenakari, Resham, Kundan, Zardozi work are also used. Denim jackets and pants are given an Indian touch with embroidery and other embellishments on them. Indian kurtis, worn with denim pants or trousers, have become very popular among the young crowd. Another popular fusion outfit is a kurti paired with a straight-cut pant-style salwar and a dupatta. Nowadays, innovative styles bringing in the fusion is seen in short dupattas, pants with slits and spaghetti-style tops. Short shirts are worn with patiala style salwars.
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