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The sizzling Seventies
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Garments representative of the era enter the retail market, giving a whole new twist to the retro fetish as couture revels in a stylish blast from the past
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Looking back Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan showcase collections from ‘Om Shanti Om’, which are to be retailed
There’s something unmistakably charming about the 1960s and 70s, for, time and again, fashion from the eras comes back in vogue.
Shah Rukh Khan
Gravity-defying bouffant, tight churidhars and fitted kurtas, exaggerated kohl-rimmed eyes, tightly draped chiffon and georgette saris… Deepika Padukone revives the 70s through “Om Shanti Om”.
Her co-stars Shah Rukh Khan and Shreyas Talpade parade in bell bottoms and checked shirts. The prominent sideburn completes their look.
This blast from the past might just permeate into the present as clothes of “Om Shanti Om” are set to be retailed.
But wait, you can’t risk stepping out looking like a Sharmila Tagore from the movies of yore. Blending those style statements to this era calls for some skill.
The era of hippies
If the bouffant and fitted kurtas are symbolic of the era, so are all things associated with the hippies.
Zeenat Aman with her large hoops swaying to “Dum Maro Dum” remains a classic example.
Former Niftian and designer Ishita Singh sees the use of geometrical prints and empire line skirts as a revival of retro.
“Back then, both straight and flared empire-line dresses with sequins and exotic sleeves were used for special occasions.
At times, dresses with a high neck also used laces, frills and floral prints. You can carry off such dresses today and not look out of place,” she says.
She also suggests wearing lacy tops with knee-length and short skirts. Skirts with stripes, checked patterns and polka dots are worth a try.
“Flared trousers look best with plain shirts in solid shades. Accessorise with long loops, broad hair bands, large-sized college bags, beaded chains, large-framed glasses and platform heels,” she adds.
Large glasses and shirts with stripes and prints have been popular in the last few years.
Saif Ali Khan sporting large glasses and a printed shirt dancing to “It’s the time to disco” endorsed this style statement.
“Most mainstream fashion designers may not admit it, but there’s always something from the past that has enthused the average buyer. I’ve seen youngsters wearing narrow-fitted trousers that flare at the bottom. Never mind if it’s called drainpipe trousers now, but the essence remains the same,” says designer Shravan.
The 70s look is far from complete without the attention-drawing makeup and hair styles. Bouffant on women and sideburns on men are strictly for Bollywood theme parties.
On regular days, you could perhaps go liberal with kohl and highlight your eyes. Beautician Laila Kakade advices against an overdose of makeup. “Heavy makeup bleeds after a couple of hours in Indian conditions,” she says.
As a thumb rule, she advices, “Makeup and hair styles are very personal. Instead of merely copying someone, check if it suits you. Irrespective of how you change your look, don’t let it mar your personality. Exaggerated, kohl-lined eyes are alright for evenings but not for college.”
SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO
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