Saree is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning "strip of cloth". In the ancient times it was considered impure to insert a needle into a garment, hence the saree evolved. It consisted of five to nine yards of fabric draped along the body with elegant perfection.
Today's post will mainly be about reminding the young designers about the richness of a Indian saree and how many young people shirk their ways when it comes to adorning their mother's garments. Let us now see some international designers who have taken inspiration from an Indian saree.
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Today's post will mainly be about reminding the young designers about the richness of a Indian saree and how many young people shirk their ways when it comes to adorning their mother's garments. Let us now see some international designers who have taken inspiration from an Indian saree.
Marchesa RTW Spring 2013 collection. The blue gown is a saree gown. Others are dresses inspired from the Bengali tradition of white Saree with Red Border and of course the wedding tradition of wearing a Banarasi Saree.
Long back in 1955, Christian Dior made this exotic evening dress taking inspiration from Indian motifs and embroidery.
Chanel pre fall-winter 2012-13 Paris Bombay Collection took inspiration hugely from Indian silhouettes, zari work, bead work and lots more. The silhouettes were inspired more from the men's collection rather than women's. The most commonly seen are Bandh Gala style Kurta, Saree Gown and Anarkali Churidars.
An elegant take on the Saree Gown is seen in Zuhair Murad's Spring Couture Collection.
Alexander McQueen's Saree Dress from Fall 2008 Collection.