All would agree that ‘clothing’ has knowingly or unknowingly taken over the core of our lives in a gist. It is a mode of self-expression for the status holders and a basic necessity for others. In today’s era, one among the many overused words is – ‘Fashion’. Fashion comes under the umbrella of universality. It has no one definition or language and yet is understood and spoken by many. A fashion trend occurs in the pursuit of mimicking a particular clothing style, usually that of a style icon.
Indian Fashion schema is a blend of colorfulness, authenticity, and cultural heritage. It stands out because of its elegance and subtlety which has sustained through innumerable decades. India has had proficiency in the vogue of sewn garments since ancient times which favors the industry in terms of comfort, sophistication, and aesthetic roots of beauty. The evolution of the Indian Fashion Industry has sprouted an amalgamation of dynamic conventions. From ethnic wear churidars to western outfits, from salwar kameez to the extravagant high street fashion, the industry has definitely swirled around the jar of transformations. A fashion designer is to fashion, what a mentor is for a teenager: shapes you, balances you, removes unwanted cluttering, and gives you a chance of self-exploration. As humorous as it may sound, fashion designers have always been stepping up their game in lieu of designing a spring and fall collection based on cues and prompts they’ve gathered throughout the season. Inspirations from celebrities, pop culture, paintings, natural beauty, or even imaginations cluster up to form an impeccable designer outfit.
Politicians with style are endangered species, and young politicians with style are a tough find. Of course, politicians are not style icons. They are clearly not supposed to be. While in India we are habitual of seeing politicians in basic white kurtas, there are a few leaders who are creating a buzz with their personal outfits. They have a bold statement. Narendra Modi is one of India’s most influential politician when comes to style. Since India’s first Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, the only PM who has stepped up the ladder of fashion relevancy with his elegant choices is Narendra Modi. His famous NaMo kurta has become quite popular. The chicest OOT he sported, was the Bandh gala suit he wore to meet Barack Obama, which had his name embroidered as stripes. The NRI’s gave him a welcome fit for a Bollywood star and if he keeps up his frequent dres' changes, the fashion community back home will do the same.
Troy costa is the pillar behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s voguish wardrobe. In one of Troy’s interviews, he mentioned “Dressing the PM is an amazing experience” adding He is tall and can carry his clothes off so well. He does love his clothes. According to the sources, Each dress PM Modi wears costs around two lakhs. And each he wears five sets of clothes. “PM Modi never repeats his clothes”. Besides clothes, PM Modi has a hobby of collecting pens. The pen he uses now runs into lakh rupees. If we believe the gossip in the industry, it is said that his favorite Montblanc costs around 1.3 lakhs and has a great collection of Montblanc.
Priyanka Gandhi, the currently appointed Congress general secretary has her very own sartorial styling in dignified and elegant, some believe it’s her way to bring mass attention to the inherited “Gandhi Gene”. Also, her uncanny resemblance to her grandmother and former prime minister Indra Gandhi, adds to her charm. Besides cotton, Priyanka is often spotted wearing Kancheepuram, Nalgonda, Pochampally, Banaras, and Sambalpur sarees. It’s Gandhi’s clothes and her looks. Various news channels have been casually passing remarks on her hairstyle closely resembling her grandmother and former PM Indira Gandhi. Priyanka Gandhi is also very careful about her ‘no-makeup look. A clean bob and spotless face lit up with a hearty smile is all that she flaunts.
Omar Abdullah has been quite popular when it comes to ticking all the style boxes. He never leaves a chance to flaunt his variety of outfits which are in perfect synchronization to the event. We’ve seen him wear everything from casual shirts and trousers to the ceremonial Kashmiri pheran, and the classic pathani suit coupled with a gilet, to sherwanis and the ever-green bandh gala styles. He’s always been seen chilling in baseball caps and the boat-shaped karakuli.
Akali Dal’s Harsimrat Kaur Badal has always been the face of the Punjabi style and is considered the epitome of elegancy by the Punjabi youth. She is often seen in her well-fitted churidar kurtas and heavy salwar suits. She’s been a former student of textile design and her tastefulness is visible in her spring hues and pastel shades of green, pink, and yellow accompanied by a draped dupatta over her head. To add a little more charm, she accessorizes her pieces with single strands of lustrous pearls to vibrant Punjabi jutties in addition to the branded extras such as Tod’s bags and Hermes slides.
Mr. Shashi Tharoor, the London-born man definitely knows how to add the wow factor in his attire. He’s probably one of the best-dressed politicians we have in our parliament’s history. Being from Kerala, he showcases his subtlety with sober plain coats, exotic kurtas, and smart fit waistcoats. He pulls off the popular bandh gala outfits as dashingly and with as much ease as a business suit. He gives a refreshing touch to his attire with a hint of muted tones of greens and blues, complemented by a peep of the quintessential red pocket square. He’s been a versatile dresser since forever he’s been in the public eye. He also likes to add a touch of nationality to his sleeves by decking in indigenous fabrics like cotton and silk.
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