Transcending traditions with trends

There’s an attire for every occasion and a big part of being on point with your style is to dress accordingly. Thus we might as well recognize what the festive season calls for: traditional ethnic wear. Contrary to popular belief though, our kurtas and lehangas don’t have to stick to the customary and conventional designs. Even ethnic wear has plenty of room for experimentation. Actually to prove this point, we went on a hunt for new trends on the ethnic fashion circuit. We eventually stumbled unto c.a.s.h, Kupondole where they often custom make such pieces for their clients. Here are a few of our finds for this festive season.

Belt it right

Simple ideas can make great designs. Case in point, this emerald and cream lahenga. It almost looks like an elaborate costume but at a closer inspection, you will notice it is pretty straight forward. They have used the classic combinations of sequence net bottom and tissue fabric blouse. Also adding that touch of festive flair is the jeweled waist belt. It was common for women to wear them with saris but these days we pair it up with lahengas as well.

The other rendition

Who says ethnic fashion is boring? There is always room for different interpretations and this fishtail kurti is a fine example. The velvet embroidered top half not only gives it a cozy and dignified look, but also makes it a very pragmatic pick for the upcoming winter season. Keeping the cut of the kurti in mind though, this would be more suited for women with slim hips.

Popularly parallel

It’s apparent that lately ethnic wear designers have been digging into the past for inspirations and well, look what they have fished out? – A combination of palazzo style parallel pants and long kurta. Here specifically paired with a semi transparent patterned anarkali, it makes for a great fusion of the modern and traditional look. Now these readymade net fabric are often used to sew sari blouses, however a little experimentation has resulted in a graceful and trendy option for the festive season.

Complementing the disparity

Just in case, you don’t want to follow the herd and add an anarkali to your wardrobe then it’s alright. The straight kurtas still have the elegance and oomph to turn heads. Just note the length of the top. It’s not 2005 anymore, thus short kurtis won’t work. This piece is made out of printed tissue fabric and has had some very elegant patch work done on it. Further, it could pretty much be used as a standard to contrast and combine colors.

Shrug it on

For those whose instinct is to reach for the simpler designs, this royal blue anarkali net kurta should be an apt choice. It oozes simplicity with just the right twist aka its printed brocade shrug/ waist coat. This kurta is a two piece and it comes with a detachable shrug that can actually be worn with other items in your wardrobe from pants to dresses.

Switch and see

So it is a grand affair and you really have to dress to the nines. Now the way to pull all stops in the ethnic fashion department these days is certainly lahengas. The intricate golden, hand embroidery on the raw silk top and the delicate lace patches at bottom makes the look traditionally glamorous. What’s more, this is a three piece leghanga. Meaning you can swap the top with leggings or pants and create two completely new and different looks. Indeed, being thrifty will always be in fashion.