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Gearing up for fashion 2008:
Gowning glory! Well-known designer Nisha Sagar feels Western gowns have been continuously gaining popularity, surprisingly, in the Indian market what with even “Divas like Sushmita Sen and Kareena Kapoor are being frequently spotted wearing them. I feel that they have a long way to go in the Indian fashion bazaar.” India is in: Avers Sagar: Manish Malhotra too offers a similar opinion, “The Indian dressing sense will be translated into fashion practices this year. The best part of fashion in 2007 was revival of kalidar,” he explains as an example, and goes on to say that the style will be in vogue for a long time. So keep a tab on the latest trends and get set to get a new wardrobe. Fashion Watch 2008!!! India's top Fashion designers predict the fashion trends that will be hot this year... 2008 has begun and it's a time to take a hard look at what will click and what won't. After hours spoke to fashion designers Surily Goel, Rocky S, Ritu Kumar and Falguni & Shane Peacock and here's what they had to say about the trends that the new year will throw up... Surily Goel:
Firstly, I think that purple is the new colour for 2008; pink will also catch on. Also, while dresses will continue to rule the roost it will be the long dresses that will be particularly hot this year. Body shaped silhouettes will do well as opposed to ones with more volume. However, in case of skinny jeans, it's important that they are teamed with voluminous tops to create the perfect balance. After all, femininity will not go out of fashion. If anything, it's back with some contemporary flair. Practical fashion for women is the mantra. Rocky S:
Silhouettes this year willbe a mix of the restricted and the relaxed. The tent will continue with high waist accents, narrow or completely flared bottoms should do well. As for the colours, neutrals and fresh pestels with vivid trims that run into rich deep shades will catch on during winter. Of course, dresses will stay; so will the volume in skirts and a bit of power dressing for women. For the men, it's the tapered slim fits (both for top and bottom wear) that will gain heavily. Ritu Kumar:
It may have caught on last year, but the fact is that the 'Anarkali' cu will only get bigger this year. This silhouette was created by me in the 60s' and 70s' and was very popular then. So I am only happy to see it make a comeback now. This cut has a flattering silhouette and what's more, it also has a contemporary feel given its flowing lines and drape. Also, one is happy to see more and more women turn to it. After all, the Anarkali cut can be worn by all age groups and in all its versatile forms. Falguni And Shane Peacock:
It's the year of feminine dressing. also silks will be very in this year. In fact, silk jerseys and metallic finish or sequined dresses will be very popular as well. Where colours are cocerned, orange(fresh shades with yellowish tinge) rose, lavender and silver in neutral hues will definitely be hot. Short skirts and baby doll dresses are surely on their way out for it's the pencil skirts- read knee length or longer skirts that are going to be the range this year. For accessories, thinner belts, head scarves and an over all colourful look should do it. Lastly, sport and chic will rule. by DNA, 13th January 2008
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