Indian Accessories

Fashion changes in India rapidly in accordance with the changes happening in other fashionable countries.

The world has become so small that when a fashion changes in some part of the world it soon spreads to other parts also, thanks to various books, magazines, movies and electronic media such as television, computer etc. Indians get the latest fashion trends from their relatives and friends settled down in other countries.

The fashion starts in Mumbai, the fashion hub of India and then filter into other parts 2-3 months later. Currently, Adidas, Nike and Proline stores are selling their sportswear like hot bread. Small thin teens like to wear the MTV accessories, skimpier and tighter wares, as worn by the TV compeers. Others making waves along with Adidas are Nike and Proline stores. MTV accessories are on the same lines, skimpier and tighter for the small and frail teens, like the compeers seen on the television channels. Bright color shoes especially in black are back having a touch of feminine sophistication.

As in abroad, fashions of 80s like too deep colors, heavy jewelry, and light color-opaque large sunglasses could be expected in India also shortly. Broad ornamental belts around skirts with tight T-shirts might stay here another 1-2 years.

Traditional wear saris look more elegant along with velvet stretch blouses and also with tight sleeveless ones, teaming with silver arm jewels. Short kurtas worn with the salwar/churidar and a dupatta give a modern look. Short kurta with half, short sleeves or sleeveless is likely to stay as a fashion sometime more. Mini handbags with short shoulder straps and creative designs and patterns are in vogue.

Loop earrings are back and 1 or 2 dozens metal or glass bangles match well with Indian as well as western outfits. Costume jewelry is affordable and lovely while diamonds and platinum are choice of the well to dos.