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History repeats itself and it is same for fashion! Indian fashion is as old as human civilization. It is mixer of of regional, historical and cultural influences. Today's generation is so much influenced by world of fashion that it is as much important as food, water and shelter. It is not just about what you are wearing, it's about the changing and evolving of fashion trends around the globe.   Fashion during-    1970's:  During this time suits into three pieces came into trend. It was the beginning of the Bollywood and that time fashion was much more influenced by it. Jacket especially leather, flares trousers, butterfly collars were the style of that time. For women it was retro sarees with different-different styles of blouses, jeans and polka dots shirts.   1980's: This was the time when Indian Fashion was modernized by Western culture. Teenagers started to style themselves with trendy looks with Denims, Strappy sandals, tightly fitted pants or jeans. fusio...

  Combination of Culture and Fashion Despite all the fashions, people have still been find pride and a source of comfort when they wear their cultural clothing. Through globalization world becomes smaller and smaller, we have seen a lot of fashion trend come and go or popularizing and celebration of many trends but cultural fashion always stay with the same grace it had long time ago and its gonna stay forever.  There are several designers and brands who show their cultural fashion in a way that it would not loose its historical value and gets appreciation from modern world. SABYASACHI Sabyasachi Mukherjee is an Indian fashion designer, jewelry designer, retailer and couturier. He is from Kolkata and one of the Associate Designer members of Fashion Design Council of India. Sabyasachi's design philosophy is "personalized imperfection of the human hand". He uses unusual fabrics, texturing and detailing, fusion of styles, patch-work with embellishments in a vibrant colors. H...

Every corner of India is a home to rich cultures and distinctive traditions. It is diverse not even from state to state but from people to people who speak many diverse dialects. This is the uniqueness, versatility and elegance of Indian fashion. It also carries the tradition and knowledge with it and this is the beauty of India. Area's geography also influence its fashion. North Indian fashion     In Punjab 'Phulkari' embroidery is famous. It means 'flower Craft' and it has been in culture since 15th century. In Haryana ' Panja Durries' are famous. It is a weaving technique which gets its name from the tool ' Panja' used in the process of weaving.  Himachal Pradesh or 'Pahari' natives; famous for the 'Kullu'  shawls. It is an integral part of their heritage. In Uttar Pradesh ' Chikankari' is famous especially in Lucknow. It is believed that Chikankari have been introduced by Nur Jehan . The costumes of Jammu and Kashmir are f...

  Ancient fashion of  India - India is a country full of diversity. Indian fashion is as ancient as the human civilization. It is known for its cultural heritage, elegance and colorfulness. Indians are fashionable since Harappan era and Indus valley civilization. India was the one of the first places where cotton as cultivated and used during the Harappan era. Ancient women fashion was to wear knee- length skirts and jewelry like earrings, bangles and necklaces. Thick bangles above the the elbow and narrower ones below. Gold and Silver were valued equally but detailed pieces were preferred.                                               Ancient time jewelries

  Fa shion is an ever changing object that can give rise to many trends. It refers to the styles of clothing that are currently popular. It always evolving and changing and going back. Fashion is a non-verbal way of communication that conveys a lot about the person's personality, background and style. Earlier it was exclusively the world of the affluent, celebrities and royalty. However , fashion is now within the reach of the common man.                                                                                                                                    Cultural fashion - Some may know it as Traditional fashion-  gets inspiration from one...