The post is about the clothing styles prevalent in the 1980s and the factors that influenced the fashion trends of the period. The 1980s was a period of consumerism, extravagance and lots of shopping. It was a time when young urban men and women were highly invested in fashion trends – there was a spirit … Read more
Neckline, hemline, waistline, yoke line, dart line, princess-line, lines on fabric patterns – there is no shortage of lines in fashion design. And no one can argue that the direction and placement of these lines determine the visual effect of the clothes you wear/design. The two main types of lines, straight lines, and curved lines, … Read more
The basic purpose of Socks is to keep the feet warm and comfortable- it extends the life of your footwear by keeping it clean and away from direct contact with sweat and also keeps the feet clean inside your shoes (provided you regularly change the socks). The attractiveness of socks is the icing on the … Read more
Mini skirt has seen it all – love, dislike and all the brouhaha. Equally reviled, as it is adored, a mini skirt do enjoy an iconic status in fashion, among all the different types of skirts. The most asked question about a miniskirt is usually “What is the proper length for a mini skirt?”. Everyone … Read more
One side of the country does not know what the other side is wearing – this is true for no other country in the whole world than India. The cultural diversity of the country reflects in fashion and clothing too. If I start to list out all the clothing in India I will turn old … Read more
A-line silhouette, A-line dress, A-line skirt, A-line coat – We come across these terms many times as we buy clothes. As a layman, the term is not difficult for me to understand – the name gives the vision of a silhouette that gradually widens from a fitted top to a flared hemline just like a … Read more