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Return of the kurti
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The kurti is the ideal monsoon wear. All you need to ensure is the right fabric, the right colour, the right silhouette, and the right surface design ...at the right time.
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FASHION IS all about repetition. Fashion cycles see the birth and rebirth of styles.
Quintessentially Indian, the kurti has made a great comeback. It has been sailing strong for the past three seasons and can be worn anytime...anywhere!
Unlike the kurta, the kurti comes across as the ideal monsoon wear.
With their `quick-fix' solutions, fabrics such as viscose georgette, polyester georgette and crepe blends form a perfect setting for rainy days. A bright colour comprising dark hues that conceal stained and soiled spots are ideal.
The length of the kurtis varies between mid-thigh level and a little above the knee. The style could be `tight-fit' or `semi-fit'. Opt for slits that are not too long (between 10 inches to 12 inches). You could fashionably team them up with cap sleeves, short sleeves or three-quarter sleeves.
To team up bottoms, salwars offer more fabric volume. Go in for churidar concepts but in polyester- lycra blends that not only provide an excellent fit but also are easy to wash and dry. You could also team up slim-fit pants (ankle length, capris) to create an element of interest. Complete the look with dupattas, scarves or stoles.
It is time for `flower power'. Go for bright floral concepts thrown over simple kurtis. Also, juxtapose geometry with the same in the form of panels, two-piece sleeves, princess lines; and pin tucks. Simple georgette bases with minimal sequin work look good. Surface design as sequin work following the contours of floral motifs on fabric bases is ruling strong. Techniques such as block printing, cross-stitch, kantha work, beadwork and mirror work offer a superlative status to the kurti.
The kurti sails from college classrooms to convocation ceremonies, from the workplace to business luncheons, and from movie halls to evening cocktails.
All you need to ensure is the right fabric, the right colour, the right silhouette, and the right surface design ...at the right time.
The kurti is one of the biggest fashion formulae created by fashion pundits. It suits every age and season.
ANUPREET BHALLA
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