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Gathering a storm
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The Anarkali kurta that had gone into hibernation is haute now thanks to Saawariya
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Reel style Sonam Kapoor’s Anarkali kurtas in Saawariya make the cut
Fashion and film are best buddies and the time gap between screen and street is not all that great. Rani Mukherjee’s unique collared kurta in ‘Bunty aur Babli’ was impressive and the trend thrived for a good deal of time. More recen
tly ‘Laaga Chunari Mein Daag’ popularised patiala salwars. In spite of ‘Saawariya’ not doing too well at the box office, the Anarkali-style kurta is back with a bang.
“After years of hibernation, the Anarkali suit has returned, this time in a more fashionable and appealing avatar,” says Anuja Shekar, a sales executive at a clothing store in the city. “Suited for both casual wear as well as for formal occasions, this stunning outfit is truly an attention grabber,” comments fashion technology student, Laila Panjwani.
Coupled with a perfect fitted churidhaar, the kurta is flared just below the chest and slightly longer than knee length. While many people hanker about exactly matching outfits, the Anarkali kurta looks even better when the kalis (or the pleats) are in contrasting colour. “Stylized deep necks and triangle cuts are very popular,” says dance trainer, Shilpa Kumar Dass. Sleeveless kurtas are very conventional.
It is the Magyar sleeves as well as those that have some patch work on them that look ravishing. “The materials that are appropriate for Anarkali kurtas, when it comes to grand occasions, are silk and georgette. Kurtas with zari woven into them, embroidered, or embellished with sequins as well as those with brocade kalis are attractive. Jute kali kurtas are suitable for semi-formal occasions,” advices fashion designing student, Karuna Rampal.
Informs Ameetha: “The unique and best aspect of the kali kurta is the fact that it covers body flaws. This allows almost anyone to wear such a garment. ”
Colour coded
Kali kurtas in any colour look pulsating. However, the deep crimsons, chocolate browns and vivacious black look best say stylists. So are youngsters who pay close attention to the dressing details of our actors actually influenced by their style? “To an extent we are,” admits 19 year old Shruthi B. “It is funny how although I liked ‘Om Shanti Om,’ , I didn’t even consider Deepika’s retro look. Instead, I headed off to buy myself a kali kurta.”
Even fashion experts say that the movies impact the masses’ fashion sense in a big way. The verdict has been declared so don’t stop yourself from procuring this attire while it is still in fashion because as far as the judgment is concerned, Sonam’s Anarkali appearance is obviously the clear winner!
NEETI SARKAR
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