Deepavali Fashion Styles 2009

Festivity is in the air and shoppers are busy shopping till the last hour. Choices are aplenty for those who want to put their haute foot forward this Deepavali. It’s time to indulge in gorgeous lehengas, fabulous sherwanis and the works. So what does the fashometer predict for this festive season?

Brocade’s back

Brocade has made a come back with brocade suits available in contrasting colours, with prices start from Rs. 3,000. Antique, copper and kundan work (available in single and multi colours) for the ghagra is the order of the day. Sari gets a netted look this season. Opt for plain net sari with a brocade or an embroidered petticoat and a blouse. And the look is definitely gorgeous. News is that the Anarkali suits are back in fashion, renamed as ‘Saawariya’ this year. Choose mixed materials, crushed silk, chiffon, georgette, raw silk and chiffon with zardozi and kundan work for the ensemble.“These dresses are a unique ensemble of traditional and modern outfits. A wide range of fabrics are used. Sometimes, designers use all these fabrics in a single dress for a wider appeal. Sequins, Swarovski and stone detailing make them even more alluring,” says Kavita of Mebaz. The trendiest and hottest never-before designs in churidars can also be spotted at Neeru’s outlet. The store has a plenty of variety but the meticulous embellishments on net is perhaps the ultimate display of flawless craftsmanship.Talk silhouettes and the fish cut (mermaid) lehengas are the best option to look slim. Today these look stunning with the newer surface detailing — more of sequins and stones replacing the embroideries wherever possible. Interested in going western? Check the new offering from Tarun Tahiliani and Sanjay Malhotra.



Kurtas for men

Now when women are out to charm the world with elegant and gorgeous traditional wear can men be left far behind? Sherwani, glamorised by Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’, is the look for the festival season. Lengths of the sherwani go long this time around. As for detailing, “Sherwanis with zardozi, kundan and embroidery works are the most sought after. Complete handiwork on the attire with no machine involved makes it even more attractive. The fabric used varies from raw silk to brocade. Richly embellished kurtas are also very much in demand these days,” adds a Sales Executive of a famous mall.This season is also for the three-piece Jodhpuri suits if you think Sherwani is tad formal. Here the conventional form of western formal wear gives way to graceful, subdued embroidery on the silhouettes of the coat lending it an ethnic touch.

Shell out for the season

Special occasions require special preparations and surely you will not mind shelling a few extra bucks for the sake of your looks. On an average, the price of the attires range from Rs. 5, 000 to Rs. 50, 000. It’s time to dress up in the festive hues.

Season’s checklist

FOR THE WOMEN:

* Ghagras with antique, copper and kundan work.
* Net sari with a brocade or an embroidered blouse.
* ‘Anarkali’ suits in various materials with zardozi and kundan work.
* Fish cut lehengas for a slimmer look.

FOR THE MEN:

* Long sherwanis with zardozi, kundan and embroidery works.
* Embellished kurtas.
* Three-piece Jodhpuri suits for the informal look.

Author: Sana Syed