Who among us relishes the idea of getting old? Although it’s true that embracing our changing appearance is a healthy position to take, an excessive amount of wrinkles, saggy skin, and paunchiness can be an unnecessary bummer. The good news is that there are plenty of steps we can take—with nutrition, exercise and skin care, just to name a few—that’ll not only stop the effect of time on our bodies but even roll back the clock a few years. Below are 50 such strategies for looking more youthful in what should be your best decade yet. And for more healthy living advice, be sure to Steal The Secrets of Ageless Superstar Athletes.
Use sunscreen
Being exposed to sunlight does have health benefits. It can help regulate the production of melatonin, and we humans are are rather good at converting rays into vitamin D, a nutrient that a supermajority of Americans are deficient in, particularly those living in northern states. That said, ultraviolet (UV) rays break down skin fibers, which cause it to sag and lose elasticity (not to mention lead to melanoma). If you’re going to be spending time outside, use a sunblock with an SPF of at least 30, and wear a hat with a brim that casts a shadow over your face. Oh, and speaking of your face? Don’t miss the 13 Astonishing Things Your Face Shape Says About You.
Tame your guy-brows
As you get older, your brows can get, well, a little woolly. This change can happen slowly, making it harder to recognize (and leaving you scratching your head when people start offering you their seats on public transit). Resist the temptation to shape them yourself. Instead, ask your barber to do a trim during your regular visits. And while you’re at it, have him take care of excess ear and nose hair too. Don’t be shy—he’s used to it. Or grab one of these 10 High-Tech Grooming Gadgets You Need Now to stay perfectly manscaped.
Get more sleep
When your co-workers tell you that you look tired, they really mean that you look bad, old or both. Next time you’re at the water cooler, hand them a tall glass of STFU by having snoozed your way to a more youthful, vibrant appearance. Studies indicate that seven to eight hours of shut-eye is optimal, and it’ll make you look younger, happier and more attractive. Talk about an easy route to reeling back the years. (And extending them: According to a study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, getting less than six hours of sleep a night comes with a 10% increase in risk of death!) Is where you live affecting your sleep levels? Take a look at the 50 Most Sleepless Cities in America.
Eat oysters
In addition to being a great source of muscle-protective protein, oysters are a prime source of zinc. “This mineral helps convert vitamin A, a vital nutrient for eye health, into a usable form and transport it through blood, says Chip Goehring, Board President of the American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF). “Recent studies also suggest that zinc can slow the progression of macular degeneration,” he adds. How’s that for a pearl of wisdom?
Change how you frame your face
Our faces appear to lengthen as we age. One way to forestall looking like an old codger is to foreshorten your look and make your face appear more rounded (read: youthful). Crewnecks make the face look more rounded than V-necks. For the same reason, when you’re dressing casually, wear button-collared shirts rather than a wide-spread collar. They narrow the face.
Shave off a few years
Sure, stubble, a moustache or a beard can lend you a rugged air but forgoing a clean shave isn’t ideal if you’re trying to look more youthful. A recent British study showed men with facial hair looked about 10 years older than they actually were. But that’s not the only reason you should shave to look young. Taking a razor to your face sloughs off dead skin cells and helps stimulate collagen production, making your face appear younger. For those wanting to stop looking like Father Time, This Haircut Will Shave 10 Years Off Your Age.
Eat flax seeds
Flax offer a payload of omega-3 fatty acids, which erase spots and iron out fine lines. A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that participants who downed about half a teaspoon of omega-3s in six weeks experienced significantly less irritation and redness (thanks to their anti-inflammatory properties), along with better-hydrated skin.
Dress your age
Passing 40 can “inspire” us to dress younger. Bad move. “Dressing younger only serves to highlight your advancing years,” says Alex Wilcox, co-proprietor of New York men’s clothing store Lord Willy’s. “You end up looking like a old head on a young body. This in contrast to dressing classic — albeit with a few playful little touches — which tends to do the opposite.” For ideas on establishing the right look, follow these 25 Rules of Office Style.
Stand up straighter
Another quick, simple way to appear younger is to stand up straight, pull your shoulders back and tighten your core. Experts say you’ll appear 10 pounds lighter and will be perceived as healthier, more confident, alert, and more youthful. It’s also a hedge against back pain.
Smile more
A 2011 study demonstrated that happy-looking people are perceived to be younger (compared to pictures of the very same people sporting a neutral or angry expression). In the study, 154 adults guessed the age of 171 male and female faces. Researchers discovered that the age of happy or smiling faces was likely to be underestimated by an average of about two years! Need some motivation? Check out these 25 Ways to be Happier Now!
The spring 2021 season continues apace in Asia. Shanghai Fashion Week is wrapping up this weekend, and Tokyo Fashion Week is just getting started. Kira is on the ground looking for the city’s best street style, and so far it’s a bold, diverse mix. Some locals are going for easy oversized suits, while others are going all out with clashing prints, girly dresses, and experimental layers. One common theme? Practical, walkable shoes, from cushy sneakers to platform boots. Another popular accessory: a mask, naturally. Scroll through our latest coverage below, and come back for Kira’s daily updates.
Generally, the stars in the movie, director, music composer, and choreographer are appreciated when a movie turns out to be good. But there are also other technical aspects including costume designing that is gaining prominence nowadays. Now costume designing is also considered to instrumental in the success of a movie. In fact, costume designing is a department in Kollywood, which is looked upon with awe in the past 6 to 7 years. It is not an easy job as we may think since it also requires a lot of groundwork. Now let’s take a look at the top 20 costume designers of Kollywood in the present scenario.
Fashion Designers of Kollywood
Nalini Sriram
Nalini Sriram – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Nalini Sriram has been in the field of costume designing for more than two decades. After tasting great success in Kollywood, she shifted her eyes to Tollywood also. Nalini started her career in costume designing through the Maniratnam flick Roja. Though she is a graduate in Literature, destiny had something else in store for her. She once confessed that she entered into this attractive field by plain luck. When she started doing costume designing the field was not recognized that much. Nalini has worked on three movies with ace director Mani Ratnam. This Chennai-based designer’s costume designing in the Tamil flick Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya was very much appreciated by the audiences. Kandukondein Kandukondein and Kaaka Kaaka are a couple of other films for which she received highly positive reviews.
Erum Ali
Erum Ali – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Erum Ali is the spouse of popular Tamil actor Abbas. She has made a special place for herself in Kollywood through her commendable costume designing. She used to assist her husband in his movie’s costumes, and she is having a retail line of her own now. She started her career in costume designing through a Telugu flick named Raja Hamsa. Besides designing over 15 movies for Abbas, she has also done a couple of films for other directors including Selva Raghavan’s Aayirathil Oruvan. Erum Ali has a clear understanding of costume designing, and that reflects in her works.
Poornima Ramasamy
Poornima Ramasamy – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
This talented costume designer belongs to the popular Naidu Hall family. Hence, costume designing was not something new to her. While she was busy with designing personal clothing for people she received a call from the ace director Bala. That is how Paradesi happened, and she went on to bag the National Award for Best Costume Designer for the film.
Joy Crizildaa
Joy Crizildaa – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Crizildaa, who hails from Nagercoil, has been in the costume designing field for over three years, and she has proved her mettle in a very short span of time. It all started when she decided to pursue her visual communications course in Chennai. Darling and Jilla is a couple of works that gave her the much-needed recognition. Well, the young and efficient designer initially wanted to try her luck in directing, but since she found costume designing more suitable for her, she opted for the same. Now she is also an accomplished celebrity stylist.
Tamil Selvan
Tamil Selvan – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
It’s not that women only rule the roost in costume designing. Movies have always been a passion for Tamil Selvan. Initially, he worked on the small screen and then made the most-sought leap to the big screen. Tamil Selvan is mainly known for his work in Kappal, which received a very good response. Now he is a promising costume designer in Kollywood.
Anu Vardhan
Anu Vardhan – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Anu Vardhan is one of the busiest costume designers of Kollywood today. She commenced her movie career by working as an assistant to director-cum-cinematographer Santhosh Sivan. She is the wife of Kollywood director Vishnuvardhan. She gained recognition for her costume designing through Ajith’s blockbuster hit Vedalam.
Vasuki Bhaskar
Vasuki Bhaskar – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Vasuki Bhaskar has been into costume designing for over a decade. She has made contributions to Tamil films including Kangalal Kaidhi Sei, her debut venture, and Mankatha, that gave her immense popularity. Now she is busy with a bevy of projects. For the uninitiated she is the daughter of movie producer R D Bhaskar.
Chaitanya Rao
Chaitanya Rao – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Chaitanya Rao is one of Kollywood’s prominent costume designer. He enjoys being a costume designer in films since it helps him in working speedily due to the time constraints, as he reveals. Kannathil Muthamittal, Ghajini, Aayutha Ezhuthu, and Raja Rani are some of the noteworthy films in his career. He has tried his luck in Tollywood too.
Sathya
Sathya – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Sathya is slowly climbing the ladder of success in costume designing. He has worked with Vijay in a song for the movie Theri and apparently Vijay was instrumental in bringing him to this profession.
Gautami Tadimalla
Gautami Tadimalla – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Gawthami has tasted great success as a lead actress, and she has now turned her attention to costume designing. Dasavatharam, Vishwaroopam, Thoongavanam, etc. are some of the films for which she made heads turn through her aesthetic sense. It’s just her observation about the film industry that helped her to attain success in costume designing also.
Perumal Selvam
Perumal Selvam – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Perumal Selvam is a costume designer who is best known for his work in Kaaviya Thalaivan. He has done a great job by giving the pre-independence look for the movie.
Niranjani Agathiyan
Niranjani Ahathian – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Niranjana Agathiyan shared the lime light with Perumal Selvam for the movie Kaaviya Thalaivan. They even received National award for the film.
Deepali Noor
Deepali Noor – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Deepali kickstarted her career in costume designing through a television commercial. She researches a lot and has a sharp aesthetic sense that led her to get more projects. Having endeavored into 30 movies, Deepali is also credited with various awards. Madrasapattinam is one of the films that gave her the much-needed recognition. She is a favorite costume designer of actor Vijay.
Moorthy
Moorthy – Top 20 Costume Designers Of Kollywood
Moorthy is a growing costume designer, and he is mainly known for his work in the Suriya starrer 7am Arivu.
Rajendran
S Rajendran is a leading costume designer in Mollywood. He has worked in the Tamil film Aravan that got him recognition in Kollywood.
Here is a list of few more costume designers who are slowing climbing the ladder of success in Kollywood.
Nikhila gained recognition with the Jiiva-Trisha starrer Endrendum Punnagai. The stars looked really attractive in the movie, thanks to the great work done by her along with Chaitanya Rao. Gabriella Wilkins is a growing costume designer who is also striving to prove her mettle in the industry. Swetha Srinivas is a costume designer who is best known for her work in the Tamil flick Ko. Sai, as a costume designer has given his contribution to Tamil flicks including Kanthaswamy, Nanban, and Irubmbukottai Murattu Singam. The costume designing of Vijay in the film Nanban was praised by many. Subramaniyapuram and Vaagai Sooda Va are a couple of films that proved to be perfect fodder for costume designer Natarajan.
India has become an epitome of fashion where you witness styles infused with traditional and modern cultures. It has become a land of top fashion designers who possess rich taste in contemporary culture with traditional roots. These highly talented designers who contribute their imagination in the form of fashion have flourished the fashion industry like never before.
Some of the Indian fashion designers have also created a great fan base because of their subtle designs that are seen in Bollywood movies and award functions. They have also caught the attention of International celebrities which is the reason they rise higher in the fashion industry. Here, we have curated the top 10 Indian fashion designers you should know about for their exceptional work in the fashion industry. They are addressed randomly and selected based on their popularity in the Bollywood fashion industry.
1.Manish Malhotra
Manish Malhotra – India’s Top 10 Fashion Designer
Manish Malhotra is one of the topnotch fashion designers who has been enriching the Bollywood fashion for 30 years. Many celebrities and fans adore him because of his exceptional skills that blend contemporary fashion into traditional styles. Malhotra launched his couture label in the year 2005. From creating stylish makeovers for celebrities in movies to presenting their personal life’s fashion statements, he has contributed his knowledge and skills in every part of Bollywood fashion. His evergreen fashion influence has inspired many designers to revamp India’s traditional style with a luxurious and contemporary look.
Renowned celebrities like Sridevi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Deepika Padukone and many others have flaunted Manish Malhotra’s designer lehengas in movies and real life. He has also been accorded as the best costume designer for various films like Rangeela, Mohabbatein, and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He created the iconic red lehenga for Anushka Sharma for the movie ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ which caught the attention of every lady. Moreover, Alia Bhat’s pink lehenga from the movie ‘Student of the Year’ was also styled by him. You might have also seen Urmila Matondkar flaunting the exquisite Manish Malhotra lehenga at her wedding. His fashion apparels are highly-priced owing to their subtle designs and fascinating combination of colours and fabrics.
The price range of Manish Malhotra lehengas varies as per the designer work engraved on them. The ones with not so heavy designs start with a price range of INR 2 Lakhs to 5 Lakhs. These lehengas are suitable for wedding functions such as Mehendi, Sangeet, and Haldi. The bridal lehengas start with a price range of INR 5 Lakhs and go up to about INR 13 Lakhs or more depending on the designs and customization level. Customized lehengas are acceptable only if they are priced above the range of INR 7 Lakhs to 8 Lakhs.
2.Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Sabyasachi Mukherjee – India’s Top 10 Fashion Designers
Sabyasachi Mukherjee, a Kolkata-based fashion designer, is another popular name ruling the fashion industry. In 1999, Sabyasachi launched his eponymous fashion label which later earned him the 2001 Femina British Council Award for ‘The Most Outstanding Young Designer’ in India. His illustrious designs and aesthetic styles were then appreciated and awarded by many national and international fashion magazines in the later years.
He contributed to Bollywood’s fashion industry by designing costumes for movies like Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Raavan, Guzaarish, Baabul, English Vinglish, Paa, and No One Killed Jessica. Other than that, the famed Bollywood divas like Alia Bhatt, Vidya Balan, Rani Mukherjee, Katrina Kaif, and many others were seen flaunting Sabyasachi lehengas and sarees at various Bollywood weddings.
The recent Bollywood weddings of Anusha Sharma – Virat Kohli, Priyanka Chopra – Nick Jonas, and Deepika Padukone – Ranveer Singh were also seen flattering the outstanding designs of Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Remember the pale pink lehenga worn by Anushka Sharma and the red lehengas worn by Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone at their weddings? All those designs are still catching the attention of every desiring couple.The price range of Sabyasachi Lehengas starts from INR 1.2 Lakhs, where the simpler lehengas range between INR 1 to 3 Lakhs. These lehengas are suitable for wedding functions and cultural ceremonies as they are designed lightly. The bridal lehengas, on the other hand, can cost between a range of INR 3 to 8 Lakhs depending on the designs and customization. If you want to opt for the heavier designs and get them customized, then the designer lehengas may cost you up to INR 25 Lakhs.
3.Ritu Kumar
Ritu Kumar – India’s Top 10 Fashion Designers
Ritu Kumar is known to be the oldest and most experienced fashion designer in India. Her unique style of enhancing ethnic fashion by adding a fusion of western wear has made her one of the finest designers in the fashion industry. She started her fashion business in Kolkata in the era of 1960s and 70s, where she created the illustrious bridal and evening clothes. After consistent success, she launched her own fashion label in the year 2002.
Ritu Kumar’s impeccable designer work includes the natural fabrics decked up with traditional printing techniques. She had also designed the outfits for Princess of Wales, Princess Diana. Other than that, many Bollywood divas like Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone, Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra, Kalki Koechlin, Dia Mirza, and various other celebrities have opted for Ritu Kumar’s designs.
She won the Achievement Award at L’oreal Paris Femina Women’s Awards in 2012, and the Government of India has also given her the Padma Shri award in 2013. Her bridal designs were worn by Dia Mirza, Soni Razdaan, Auritra Ghosh, and Nandini Sen in the movie ‘Love Breakups Zindagi’.
Her designs are not limited to a specific outfit because you will find tunics, sarees, lehengas, kaftans, long dresses, Indo-western gowns and various other feminine apparel. The price range of Ritu Kumar’s bridal wear lehengas starts from INR 50,000 whereas the simpler designs start from INR 16,000. All of these lehengas can go up to INR 5 Lakhs depending on the designs, artwork, and the fabric.
4.Tarun Tahiliani
MUMBAI, INDIA – MARCH 12: Jacqueline Fernandez (R) walks the runway with Tarun Tahiliani (L) at day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 at the Grand Hyatt on March 12, 2014 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Chirag Wakaskar/WireImage)
Tarun Tahiliani is the grandest and oldest name known in the fashion world. He stepped into the Indian fashion industry in 1987 where he established Ensemble, India’s first multi-designer boutique along with his wife, Sailaja ‘Sal’ Tahiliani. Later, Tarun Tahiliani also founded his design studio in 1995. His designs represent the classic Indian textile’s heritage infused with the tailored silhouettes.
Besides Bollywood celebrities, common people also prefer Tarun Tahiliani’s designs as they are topnotch and irresistible. He has placed various flagship stores across the country so that people can embrace his styles without any hassles. His work grabbed the attention of fashion lovers when he designed the bridal outfit for British heiress Jemima Goldsmith on her wedding to Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan in 1995. In recent years, he has been diverting his attention to interior designs, but his subtle skills in the fashion industry will always grab the limelight.
Although he hasn’t contributed to any Bollywood movies, his designs are appreciated and worn by many celebrities at the fashion weeks and in real life. For instance, Vivek Oberoi and his wife Priyanka Alva’s wedding outfits were designed by Tarun Tahiliani. Besides, the most dazzling actress Shilpa Shetty also wore a red saree designed by Tarun Tahiliani on her wedding which left a sparkling impression in the eyes of new brides. Additionally, actresses like Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ileana D’Cruz, Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Lisa Haydon, and Chitrangada Singh were also seen flaunting the exclusive designs of Tarun Tahiliani on various occasions.
His collection contains a wide variety of outfits that are designed for both men and women. The price range of Tarun Tahiliani lehengas start with a range of INR 50,000 and can go up to INR 16 Lakhs depending on the occasional designs such as bridal wears, party wear lehengas, casual lehengas, and other such designs.
5.Anamika Khanna
Anamika Khanna – India’s Top 10 Fashion Designers
Born and raised in Jodhpur, Anamika Khanna is another Indian Fashion designer who adds exceptional fashion apparel created with subtle skills. She is recognized as the first Indian designer who has an International label named ‘Ana Mika’ through which she sells her collection across the globe. Currently, she operates everything from her studio situated in Kolkata.
Anamika possesses phenomenal skills of blending the Indian textiles and techniques with modern silhouettes and tailoring for which she has been covered under BOF (Business Of Fashion). Her fashion collection has an Indian touch with a blend of other fashion styles such as Goth, Punk, and Bohemian. She is mostly known for creating fascinating dhoti-style drapes that represent the Indian culture. She has various awards and nominations on her name for the elegant and inspiring artwork that she has offered to the fashion industry.
Anamika Khana has also contributed to the Bollywood fashion industry wherein she designed collections for movies like Fashion, Aisha, Mausam, and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. She was also a costume designer for Sonam Kapoor in the film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Anamika has designed various outfits for Simi Garewal which she wore in her talk show, ‘Simi Selects: India’s Most Desirable’. Additionally, she also designed a 10 kg velvet lehenga decked up with pearls, gold and silver which was gifted by Simi Garewal to Lady Gaga in her talk show. Even Mira Rajput’s wedding lehenga with pastel pink shade was designed by Anamika Khanna along with three other outfits.
The price range of Anamika Khanna lehengas starts from INR 3 Lakhs and can go to INR 10 Lakh plus depending on the designer work and detailed craftsmanship.
6.Rohit Bal
Rohit Bal – India’s Top 10 Fashion Designers
Rohit Bal, the oldest and most experienced fashion designer in India, was born and raised in Kashmir. He is popularly known for his crazy and unique style of combining the traditional cultures with art. His collections represent creative designs and have mostly floral and peacock prints. In the early years, Rohit Bal started designing men’s clothes, but his creativity grabbed the attention of women as well. Hence, over the last few years, he began designing outfits for women.
Rohit Bal designed the outfits for the renowned Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan for the quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ on its fifth and sixth edition. He also designed Arjun Rampal’s special outfit which he wore at the 65th edition of Cannes International Film Festival red carpet. He hasn’t contributed his designs to any movies yet but has styled many famous Bollywood celebrities in the fashion weeks and real life. Actresses like Sonam Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Huma Qureshi, and singer Sona Mohapatra have been seen wearing Bal’s designs on various occasions. Famous international names like Uma Thurman, Naomi Campbell, and Ivanka Trump have also embraced the beauty of Rohit Bal’s designs.
The price range of Rohit Bal lehengas start from INR 60,000 and can go up to INR 19 Lakh plus depending on the work. His bridal lehengas start from INR 1.5 Lakhs and are known to be worth the purchase price.
7.Masaba Gupta
Masaba Gupta – Indias Top 10 Fashion Designers
Masaba Gupta is the daughter of the renowned Bollywood actress Neena Gupta and a famous Indian fashion designer. She completed her graduation in 2009 from Mumbai’s SNDT Women’s University in the field of Apparel Manufacture and Design. In the same year, she launched her own fashion label titled ‘Masaba’ which is also known as ‘House of Masaba’. Her career in fashion started with a debut in the Lakme Fashion Week and then continued her contribution to various other fashion brands.
Gupta’s offbeat sense of fashion and the subtle art of modifying the mundane pieces into modern designs have made her work noteworthy in the fashion industry. Her unique way of adding a fancy look to the contemporary outfits and combining contrasting colour shades for Indo-western fusion wear has caught the attention of everyone. She possesses the skills to transform the traditional outfits with a modern touch to make them look appealing, which has earned her many accolades. Some of the famous Bollywood divas who embrace Masaba’s styles are Bipasha Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Sonam Kapoor.
Masaba Gupta’s apparel collection consists of a myriad of outfits such as kaftans, kurtis, sarees, lehengas, and many more. All of her styles have a quirky and fancy look that seamlessly blends modern and traditional cultures. The price range of Masaba Gupta’s lehengas starts from INR 15,000 and goes up to INR 2 Lakhs based on the work and prints.
8.Neeta Lulla
Neeta Lulla – India’s Top 10 Fashion Designers
Neeta Lulla is the most prominent fashion designer in India who has contributed significantly to the Bollywood fashion industry. She grew up in Mumbai and has spent enormous time and skills in creating and designing costumes for Bollywood movies. She chooses a plethora of styles in her designs and doesn’t restrict herself to one particular fashion genre. Her diverse styles and inspiring ideas behind the designs grab the attention of every Bollywood star. She also runs a design school in her name and is known to be the most respectful fashion designer in the Indian fashion industry.
Neeta Lulla has designed outfits for over 300 Bollywood films where her first work itself caught the public attention. Her first designs were for the 2002 blockbuster movie ‘Devdas’ where the renowned celebrities like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit donned them. She has also designed Aishwarya Rai’s wedding outfits. Besides, other movies that showcased her fashion style were Jodha-Akbar, Mohenjodaro, Mission Kashmir, Taal, and many others. Neeta Lulla has designed for various other celebrities such as Sridevi, Divya Bharti, Salma Azad, Juhi Chawla, and Isha Koppikar.
The price range of Neeta Lulla’s bridal collection ranges between INR 8,500 and INR 3.5 Lakhs depending on the work and design.
9.Anju Modi
Anju Modi – India’s Top 10 Fashion Designers
Anju Modi is another name in the list of most experienced and oldest fashion designers in India. She is the founder member of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and has been contributing to the fashion industry since 1990. Over the years, she has played a significant role in every aspect of the fashion field. Her expertise in the areas of Indian textile weavings, block-printing, vegetable dyeing, and embroidery designs have made her the epitome of Indian fashion.
Anju Modi’s designs showcase her immense desire for the Indian craftsmanship. She is always eager to design for films that focus on historical and mythological characters. Modi has contributed her designs to blockbuster movies such as Bajirao Mastani and Goliyon ki Rasleela Ram-Leela. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Costume Designs for both these movies and various other awards for her designs. Besides, her fashion ensembles are embraced by many famous Bollywood celebrities like Kangana Ranaut, Sonam Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Kriti Sanon, among many others. In 2019, Modi also designed costumes for the Telugu movie ‘Syeraa Narasimha Reddy’.
The price range of Anju Modi lehengas start from INR 70,000 and goes up to INR 7 Lakhs. The bridal lehengas fall in the range of INR 2 Lakhs to INR 7 Lakhs as they are decked up with heavy designer work suitable for grand weddings.
10.Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla
Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla – India’s Top 10 Fashion Designers
This designer duo of the Indian fashion industry is known for their exquisite imagination of designs and are working as a team for almost 30 years. They both started an eponymous fashion label ‘Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla’ in 1990, and since then they are contributing a fusion of traditional and modern styles to the fashion world. Their exceptional styles and techniques signify their position in the top fashion designers of India.
Many renowned celebrities have opted for Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla’s designs for award functions, weddings, and movies. Their work was seen in the iconic Bollywood movie Devdas. Stars like Dimple Kapadia and the Bachchan family are popularly known for flaunting this duo’s styles on various occasions. Moreover, Priyanka Chopra also prefers their styles even today. The most famous Bollywood couple Deepika-Ranveer also opted for this designer duo’s outfits for their wedding reception look.
The price range of Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla’s lehengas ranges from INR 2.15 Lakhs to INR 5 Lakhs depending on the type of work and textile.
Conclusion
Fashion has no limits, and that’s what these names have proved with their work. If you want to achieve your fashion goals, then make sure to follow these fashion designers to gain inspiration and enrich your styles.
Fashion never remains the same. It is dynamic and keeps evolving but one thing that can never be replaced in the Indian fashion industry is the stylish and designer ethnic wear. No matter how much we love wearing and flaunting western outfits, ethnic Indian clothes always hold a special place in our hearts. Thanks to their timeless appeal, feminine charm, lovely hues, and of-course – comfort to wear, women of all ages now love flaunting their beauty and presence on different occasions with these ethnic wears unlike earlier when they were only meant for wearing at weddings and ceremonies. The style, elegance, and charm of Indian ethnic wear have always been immemorial. Let us take a look at the ethnic fashion trends of 2021
In the year 2021, the ethnic fashion trend is ready to take a new turn. From sarees, and salwar suits to lehengas, and Kurtis, the enthusiastic ethnic fashion designers are coming up with the innovation of new trends and fashion to be allured by all the women out there. Blended with the western and ethnic touches altogether, the latest fashionable range of ethnic wear is incredibly adaptable. They can be worn on a variety of events and can be combined up with different elegant accessories. The latest 2021 ethnic fashion trend is here to stay for a long time, so it is time to glorify our Desi charm and show off to people what’s in fashion. Check These Ethnic Fashion Trends Of 2021:
1. Traditional Sarees
There is no doubt that a glamorous saree can bring the inner beauty out of any Indian woman and make any woman the center of attraction in the event. Elegant and designer Sarees are always-in ever since its origin in India. Whether it is a wedding or any other auspicious occasion, Indian ladies never fail to grab people’s eyes with a beautiful flowy saree. The year 2021 brings the outstanding fashion trends you can try in Sarees:
Silk Sarees
Ethnic Fashion Trends of 2021 – Silk Sarees
Bold and big-bordered silk sarees never go out-of-fashion and can be the latest addition to your wardrobe in the 2021 festive season. The intricate designs on pallus, generous handworks, and impressive motifs are the main features of these elegant silk sarees which never fail to charm the women out there. Kanjeevaram, Banarasi, Mysore, and Kota silk sarees are quite popular for their big borders and an extensive array of vibrant colors, designs, and patterns. Be it zardosi, embroidered, or printed or heavy work with sequins, these silk sarees are always an ideal choice for formal as well as casual occasions. You can pair it with a heavy Kundan set and complete your look with a mang tika or a passa. It will look amazing!!
Cotton Silk Sarees
Ethnic Fashion Trends of 2021 – Cotton Silk Sarees
The year 2021 is going to be an experiment with cotton silk sarees. Be it plain cotton silk with contrast borders or indigo print, modern prints, or embroidered cotton silk sarees, the cotton sarees look fabulous and bring desi vibes at an event with a little classy touch. They are not only a sophisticated choice but also help you maintain a balanced look of simplicity and soberness on auspicious occasions. These stylish and unique cotton silk sarees are essential to be in your wardrobe collection. A simple clutch with matching accessories can enhance your look.
Net Sarees for Party Wear
Ethnic Fashion Trends of – Net Sarees for Party wear
The elegant Net sarees with zari, sequins, and heavy stonework can give any woman a fascinating look at an event. Available in different colors and styles, their texture and unique thick border make them a perfect choice for a party. Though ladies can wear it on any occasion, teaming it up with the matching or contrast blouse can gracefully enhance your overall look. Do not forget to pair it up with elegant jewelry to walk in style.
2. Salwar Suits
If comfort and the easy-going look is your style statement, then Salwar suits are the perfect ethnic fashion trend for you in 2021. They are the most popular and authentic ethnic wear of all the traditional attire. Over time, they have undergone a lot of stylish and elegant changes. The designers have modified and blended them with a western touch.
Palazzo Salwar With a Straight Kurti
Ethnic Fashion Trends of 2021 – Palazzo Salwar with straight Kurti
Let us tell you that in the year 2021, Palazzo and other wide hemmed bottoms are here to stay. This stylish range of salwar suits is the latest fashion trend going-on among Indian women. They keep the perfect balance of grace and to add a little style, you can pair it up with the long, simple Kurti. The heavy bell-bottomed palazzos with contrast embroidered Kurti is a next-level ethnic appearance. Do not forget to wear classy earrings and high-heels with hair open.
Floor-length Designer Anarkali suits
Ethnic Fashion Trends of – Floor-length Designer Anarkali suits
The ethnic fashion trend of Anarkali suits originated from the Mughal times is still in-fashion. Today they are available in different designs, colors, and patterns. From silk to georgette, heavily embroidered to printed designs, they give a fabulous look to women of all ages. Subtle details like the sheer net sleeves followed up with Kundan work, or zardozi make them a perfect party statement. Whether you want to pair them up with leggings, pants, or palazzos, they make a perfect choice for all types of occasions. A matching or contrast heavy dupatta works like a charm to add a little volume to the overall look. The heavy jewelry, a clutch, and high wedges can be a nice combination with them.
Patiala Suits
Ethnic Fashion Trends of – Patiala suits
When in doubt about the type of ethnic salwar suits you the best, go for Patiala Suits. An on-the-go choice for women of all types, they have been in fashion for a long time. Whether it is silk salwar or plain with designer prints, light zari work, or heavy embroidery with sequins, they have witnessed classy changes to add-on to their charm. To make these salwar suits look more beautiful, a little accessorizing is essential. The typical mojris give you a perfect Punjabi look within a few minutes.
3. Kurtis
Ethnic Fashion Trends of 2021 – Kurtis
Kurti is part of the classic Indian ethnic style among women. With a variety of colors and sizes from long to short and designs from plain to embroidered, this type of ethnic wear is the most comfortable type of clothing and widely worn in India by women of all age groups.
Long Kurtis with Front Cut
Ethnic Fashion Trends of – Long Kurtis with Front Cut
This elegant design adds a completely different look to your regular simple Kurti. The front cut or slit can be either on the front side or can either be waist high or thigh-high. Currently, these Kurtis are in fashion and the most prominent feature is that they can be paired up with leggings, jeggings, jeans, palazzos, and even dhoti style pants. A simple pair of earrings and elegant footwear will look amazing on it.
Shirt Style Kurtis
These shirt style Kurtis are different from the collared Kurtis as they come with the buttons all down the length of the dress. You can roll up the sleeves as per your comfort or keep them cuffed. Indian women love wearing these Kurtis for formal as well as casual occasions. You can pair it with light accessories and low-heels.
Ethnic Fashion Trends of – Shirt Style Kurtis
These shirt style Kurtis are different from the collared Kurtis as they come with the buttons all down the length of the dress. You can roll up the sleeves as per your comfort or keep them cuffed. Indian women love wearing these Kurtis for formal as well as casual occasions. You can pair it with light accessories and low-heels.
4. Lehengas
The year 2021 is going to bring you a variety of cool style lehengas you can wear from weddings to any type of occasion.
Lehenga Choli
Ethnic Fashion Trends of – Lehenga Choli
If you want a perfect and complete traditional look at any event, a vast range of lehenga choli is the best option you can choose from in 2021. A three-piece attire comprising matching or contrast choli, elegant lehenga, and a dupatta can transform any Indian woman girl’s overall look and make them prettier among other women. Indian ladies love to wear a lehenga for any occasion. Starting from traditional zari work, embroidery, beadwork, mirror work or heavy work with sequins, or simple printed designs, they are an elegant and stylish choice. You can go for A-Line lehenga choli, Sharara style, or Anarkali lehenga styles. You can pair them up with heavy accessories and comfortable but stylish footwear.
Crop-top Lehengas
Ethnic Fashion Trends of – Crop-top Lehengas
Crop-top lehengas are the latest addition to these typical choli style lehengas. Now you can give your lehenga a modern touch with a wide variety of crop-top lehengas trending this season. Whether it is a frill top with a unique style of sleeves or an off-shoulder elegant design, the range of classy and stylish crop-top lehengas are the perfect choice for any type of event. You can team them with matching accessories, and high-heels while keeping your hair open will flaunt your features.
These are some of the most popular ethnic fashion trends you can try in 2021. Ethnic wears are evergreen and can be your clothing choice for all time.
Located in the southernmost tip of India, Tamil Nadu is a state famous for extravagant temples, enticing food, colourful fashion and rich culture. One significant aspect of Tamil Nadu’s rich culture is its traditional clothing, which symbolises the cultural essence of this south Indian state. A wide variety of materials like cotton, chiffon, silk, crepe silk, organza, georgette, micro silk and pattola silk is used in the dresses of Tamil Nadu. Let’s find out more about Tamil Nadu attire.
Traditional Dresses for Women
Sari finds immense significance in the traditional clothing for women in Tamil Nadu. The popular Tamil poetry Cilappatikaram portrays females in a sari. Sari is a dress which women wear in offices, temples, parties and marriages. South Indian saris are famous across India for their intricate zari work. Kancheepuram sari is especially well known for its exquisite style. The colour, texture and style of a Kancheepuram sari are quite different from North Indian saris. The length of sari usually ranges from five to six yards.
TamilNadu Silk Saree – Traditional dress of Women in TamilNadu
Traditional Dress for girls
Davani is the dress adorned by Brahmin girls before getting married. This half sari dress is the combination of a full-length skirt with a short blouse and a shawl known as Davani. It is the symbol of young age and beauty of the Tamil girls.
Tamil girls traditional davani
Traditional young girls dress
Pavada is the dress adorned by young girls till they attain puberty. This is a combination of a blouse with or without sleeves and a full length skirt. It may be made of cotton for daily use and in silk for special occasion. More exclusive decorations made of zari work may be fitted to fit the occasion and fashion.
Tamilnadu traditional pavadai sattai
These days, Salwar Kameez has also become popular among women of Tamil Nadu. Salwar is a kind of loose trouser combined with a long top, known as a kurti or kameez.
Traditional Dresses for Men
The traditional dress of Tamil men is as elegant as the dress of women. Lungi is the most common casual bottom-wear for men in Tamil Nadu. It is wrapped around the waist and thighs. Lungi comes in different colours. Veshti (dhoti) is a white open fabric, un-sewn and It is the traditional dress worn by men in marriages. This rectangular shape cloth is generally made with cotton or white silk. It is mostly worn with a shirt or Angavastra. Angavastram is another significant part of Tamil dressing. It is a piece of cloth wrapped around the shoulders. In early days Angavastram was used as upper clothing but now it is used above the shirt.
TamilNadu Mens Traditional casual wear – Lungi
Traditional mens wear in TamilNadu – Veshti
Traditional Accessories
The traditional dressing of men and women in Tamil Nadu is incomplete without gold jewellery like necklaces, chains, payals, bangles, maang-tika and earrings. Tamilians love gold and are known to possess great amounts of gold jewellery. Apart from jewellery, women in Tamil Nadu love to decorate their hair with flower garlands, known as Gajras.
Tamilnadu – Gold accessories and flowers a rich Tamil culture
To complete the look, men apply Vibhuti along with sandal paste on their forehead while Kum-Kum is applied by women on their hands, feet and forehead.
Kunkum – is a traditional adornment of the Tamil people
The traditional dresses of Tamil Nadu are famous in the world, for their grace and beauty. In the modern era, Jeans, T-shirts, shirts, skirts and tops have also made their way into the dressing culture of Tamil Nadu. However, in the time of festivals or celebrations, Tamilians still prefer their traditional dresses.
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future. Give me time and I’ll give you a revolution. I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern. I want people to be afraid of the women I dress.
Mass-market fashion is very modern
I think the idea of mixing luxury and, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore. There has to be a balance between your mental satisfaction and the financial needs of your company. A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
Happy girl opening her present
I never look at other people’s work. I can’t get sucked into that celebrity thing, because I think it’s just crass. Give me time and I’ll give you a revolution. I can’t get sucked into that celebrity thing, because I think it’s just crass.
I can design a collection in a day and I always do, cause I’ve always got a load of Italians on my back, moaning that it’s late. Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound.
Looking to the future with optimism
Luxury will be always around, no matter what happens in the world. There is always the new project, the new opportunity. Attention to detail is of utmost importance when you want to look good. I have a fantastic relationship with money. I use it to buy my freedom.
I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore. I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore.
Confidence. If you have it, you can make anything look good. Abstinence from coffee, tobacco. Adventists has afforded a near-unique opportunity.
Clothes can transform your mood and confidence
I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore. I want people to be afraid of the women I dress. Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. Clothes can transform your mood and confidence.
Fashion moves so quickly that, unless you have a strong point of view, you can lose integrity. I like to be real. I don’t like things to be staged or fussy. I think I’d go mad if I didn’t have a place to escape to. You have to stay true to your heritage, that’s what your brand is about.
People out on the streets again
Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future.
Fashion fosters cliches of beauty, but I want to tear them apart. Every day I’m thinking about change. The only way to do something in depth is to work hard. For me, art is about learning. I’ve always tried to push myself technically and to push myself visually. That’s been part of the journey. I adore the challenge of creating truly modern clothes, where a woman’s personality and sense of self are revealed.
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future. Give me time and I’ll give you a revolution. I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern. I want people to be afraid of the women I dress.
Mass-market fashion is very modern
I think the idea of mixing luxury and, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore. There has to be a balance between your mental satisfaction and the financial needs of your company. A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
Happy girl opening her present
I never look at other people’s work. I can’t get sucked into that celebrity thing, because I think it’s just crass. Give me time and I’ll give you a revolution. I can’t get sucked into that celebrity thing, because I think it’s just crass.
I can design a collection in a day and I always do, cause I’ve always got a load of Italians on my back, moaning that it’s late. Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound.
Looking to the future with optimism
Luxury will be always around, no matter what happens in the world. There is always the new project, the new opportunity. Attention to detail is of utmost importance when you want to look good. I have a fantastic relationship with money. I use it to buy my freedom.
I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore. I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore.
Confidence. If you have it, you can make anything look good. Abstinence from coffee, tobacco. Adventists has afforded a near-unique opportunity.
Clothes can transform your mood and confidence
I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore. I want people to be afraid of the women I dress. Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. Clothes can transform your mood and confidence.
Fashion moves so quickly that, unless you have a strong point of view, you can lose integrity. I like to be real. I don’t like things to be staged or fussy. I think I’d go mad if I didn’t have a place to escape to. You have to stay true to your heritage, that’s what your brand is about.
People out on the streets again
Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future.
Fashion fosters cliches of beauty, but I want to tear them apart. Every day I’m thinking about change. The only way to do something in depth is to work hard. For me, art is about learning. I’ve always tried to push myself technically and to push myself visually. That’s been part of the journey. I adore the challenge of creating truly modern clothes, where a woman’s personality and sense of self are revealed.
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future. Give me time and I’ll give you a revolution. I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern. I want people to be afraid of the women I dress.
Mass-market fashion is very modern
I think the idea of mixing luxury and, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore. There has to be a balance between your mental satisfaction and the financial needs of your company. A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
Happy girl opening her present
I never look at other people’s work. I can’t get sucked into that celebrity thing, because I think it’s just crass. Give me time and I’ll give you a revolution. I can’t get sucked into that celebrity thing, because I think it’s just crass.
I can design a collection in a day and I always do, cause I’ve always got a load of Italians on my back, moaning that it’s late. Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound.
Looking to the future with optimism
Luxury will be always around, no matter what happens in the world. There is always the new project, the new opportunity. Attention to detail is of utmost importance when you want to look good. I have a fantastic relationship with money. I use it to buy my freedom.
I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore. I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore.
Confidence. If you have it, you can make anything look good. Abstinence from coffee, tobacco. Adventists has afforded a near-unique opportunity.
Clothes can transform your mood and confidence
I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern, very now no one wears head-to-toe designer anymore. I want people to be afraid of the women I dress. Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. Clothes can transform your mood and confidence.
Fashion moves so quickly that, unless you have a strong point of view, you can lose integrity. I like to be real. I don’t like things to be staged or fussy. I think I’d go mad if I didn’t have a place to escape to. You have to stay true to your heritage, that’s what your brand is about.
People out on the streets again
Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future.
Fashion fosters cliches of beauty, but I want to tear them apart. Every day I’m thinking about change. The only way to do something in depth is to work hard. For me, art is about learning. I’ve always tried to push myself technically and to push myself visually. That’s been part of the journey. I adore the challenge of creating truly modern clothes, where a woman’s personality and sense of self are revealed.
