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trending cuts and patterns. Designer Nainika, from Gauri
& Nainika confabs on this exquisite trend of ruffles, “Our
ruffles are very feminine and dramatic. Gauri and I always
loved using ruffles in our couture. So, we have always
incorporated the look in our designs, ever since we started 10
years ago. We have been inspired by old Hollywood, and La
Belle Époque which is an European fashion era.”
Right way to carry it: Ruffle should be included around the
neckline of your attire, if you want to flaunt your elegant
neck. In case you want to accentuate your shoulders, then the
ruffles in your attire should be concentrated around your
shoulders. If you are slim, then it should be around curves of
your dress to define it.
What’s Hot! There are plenty of ways that ruffles can be
incorporated in your attire, but the hottest in vogue are
ruffles around the shoulders. Big ruffles along the neck line
looks extremely glamorous.
Fashion Tip: Don’t overdo it! Match it with skinny jeans;
you should prefer ruffles in your attire, around the area
which you want to highlight.
Exposed Shoulder Splendour
Swirl in ecstasy with this trend as it looks dazzling on every
age group. Without flaunting much of the skin, it embodies
sophistication amid elegance. This fashion came to the
forefront in the 1950s and in India it gained popularity in
1990s. It is one of the favourites on runways. This style goes
extremely well with floral attires.
Queralt Ferrar, Womenswear, Lingerie & Beauty
Director of Marks & Spencer, confabs on the trending off-
shoulder trend. “This trend is not a new one, style icons such
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FASHION TRENDS
FAR-FLUNG
FASHION TRENDS
F
ollowing a trend is the saga of today’s fashionistas as
they are lured to chase the fashion trail. So, the
populace of this genre glorify their persona by
accentuating the latest in trends that are bestowed from
international boundaries and cultures. Every season has a
spectrum of trends in cuts, designs and hemlines across
runways. However, what lies beneath is the recounted
splendour of the international lanes.
Each year there is a trend that is most popular, curetted
by an inspiration or influence from within or beyond the
shores. Be it quirky cuts, vivid patterns or raising hemlines.
This time, from the perspective of the connoisseurs’ and
awestruck wide populace; we have for you the most sought
after trends of this season.
Ruffles Rapture
Ruffles have come from the vintage epoch and this trend will
hold prominence for long. It came in the16th century and
then spread its tentacles all over in the fashion realm. In
1500, this trend initiated from U.K. During those days,
women who wore ruffles were considered as privileged.
Whereas, in 1600s, the exaggerated ruffles were used to
enhance the couture’s feminity and exuberate a woman’s
powerful status. In 1700s, it remained understated but in the
1800s it was everywhere. Moving onto the 1900s, ruffles
gained more popularity in 1950s when wartimes subsided.
Many designers featured ruffles even in several magazines
during that period. While in 2000, ruffle was the hottest pick
of the runway, because of its dramatic exhibition and ever
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2. as Bridgette Bardot and Grace Kelly adopted this silhouette in
the 1950s, as an effortless and feminine way of showing off
their collarbone. This trend is back. The exposed shoulder has
moved beyond a trend to become a wardrobe essential, and
our collection offers a wide variety of prints and detailing to
wear the trend beyond simple block colours. My favourites
include flowing floral maxi dresses, oriental inspired delicate
floral patterns and intricate embroidery.”
Right way to carry it: The versatile nature of the off-
shoulder design, allows for it to be styled in different ways,
based on a particular occasion. An off-shoulder blouse can be
paired with skinny buttoned jeans, and heels for a smart
casual look or a sleek cold shoulder dress to create a slim
silhouette, perfect for a special occasion.
What’s Hot! An off-shoulder blouse can be paired with
high-waisted culottes and a stiletto for a leg lengthening
effect and clean cut finish. Alternatively, the flattering dress
style can also form a part of the ‘at leisure’ trend when
teamed for trainers for a more practical and sporty look.
Fashion Tip: Off-shoulder as a trend is sensuous, elegant
and fun; keeping accessories minimalistic is the key! Pair up
an outfit with a delicate pair of earrings or with a chic choker
to keep the focus on the collarbone.
Slip Dress Fancy
Enticing celebs, sprawling runways or even a get together,
slip dresses are having all raison d’être to seize the
limelight. Slip dresses have normally been related with the
‘90s grunge and vintage glam rock, and from then on, it is
considered to be a classy yet, glamorous attire that
exuberates feminine and graceful facade. Today, the sleek
slip dresses have been instilled with
vigour, due to vivid and intricate
mesmerising patterns on it.
Designer Karn Malhotra confabs on
the trending slip dresses, “Slip dresses
have been seen doing the rounds on
international runways for quite some
time now. It has come a long way from
being a simple day’s wear to now a
slinkier sexy version for evenings and
red carpets. Prints, layers, lace,
embellishments, pretty much everything
works on a slip dress.”
Right way to carry it: Slip dresses are
essentially non fuss garments aiming at
minimalistic look. So, try and keep the
styling to minimum. You can
complement it with a bomber jacket and
sneakers for a casual look.
What’s Hot! An embellished slip dress
in satin or lace worn with stilettos
works wonder for an evening soirée.
Print or layers in soft colour and fabrics
like chiffon, cotton or linen are ideal for
day wear.
Fashion Tips: Style your slip dress by accessorising it with
layers of pearls or chains, a charming tennis bracelet and
loosely swept up hair for the perfect day look drenched in
elegance. For a more casual approach, slip dress and
gladiators are best.
Dear damsels,
Titivate your persona in the avant-garde trends of the season
and paint your own fashion saga, that is enthused by
inspiration from the beautiful and fashionably opulent far
flung lands! So, wear your attitude with thunderous, yet
trending cuts and patterns to heighten the level of the
desirability quotient. As of now, it is your turn to wear
the hype! ■
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