Indian designers too have endeavored to keep the Indian art and handicraft alive by explicitly using the talents of the local craftsmen and weavers
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Indian ethnic wear segment has been known to be awe-inspiringly rich, elaborate, colorful and extraordinary to the world. Since ages, fashion designers across the globe and from varied arena have taken inspiration from our splendid history and vivid culture to draw out exclusive blueprints for their collections.
Indian designers too have endeavored to keep the Indian art and handicraft alive by explicitly using the talents of the local craftsmen and weavers. Following newer inventions and progress in the textile industries around the world, finer fabrics have been used to recreate Indian ethnic wear, giving them a perfect blend of finest fabrics with intricate Indian mastery. 2018 ethnic look and trends for the upcoming season too abides by this and brings the best fabrics and patterns to create the classiest Indian look. Krina Panjwani, Brand Head of Indian Ink gives you some tips
- Hand embroidery has been back in the fashion scenes with a twist in its colors. Indian hues with dramatic outlines of metallic colored threads are being used to create finer wedding and party wear dresses
- Pastel colors are being paired with tinny, shiny hues to craft a blend of Indian and English shades
- Earthy fabrics like khaki and linen have dominated the market and floral prints with silvers glittering on them have been in the rage especially on the indigo shaded collection
- Sheer Organza is being widely used in making ornate duppattas, saris, anarkalis and tunics. Floral prints and border laces with gold work are being added to make them look polished and dazzling
- Layers on layers, ruffles, capes, wool pompoms, floor length sleeves, sheer organza net fabric, satins and patterns of draperies is being strongly recommended in 2018
In every sense, the trends in 2018 give a feeling on glimmer with immense use of shine as the armor to create party wear apparels. Colossal look with added fabrics, longed sleeves and boat neck in ethnic wear gives a covered look which talks grace and oomph together. This year, the trends are exceptional and much relatable with the Indian audience who has grown up wearing shimmer and ostentatious at every wedding scenes. For whom, rich attires are defined by dazzle on the finest fabrics, 2018 ethnic trends are a treat for them! Every kind of dresses, saris and kurtis will extensively showcase this and make us happy and sparkling together!
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