Zipper saris become the latest fashion statement, Lalit Dalmia
03 Jun '11
3 min read
An eternal fashion statement - the sari! If there was ever an award for the most traditional garment in use even today, the sari would win it hands down. It is probably the single piece of clothing that has characterized Indian womanhood for more than 5000 years now. The Sari is considered as the traditional dress of Indian women but with passing generations the style of wearing the sari also has changed.
Ready to wear designer saris have become the latest fashion statement and people are opting for it compared to the regular designer saris. There is no fear of the pleats coming off like in the normal Indian sari. The zipper saris are such a craze amongst youngster's coz they can easily pull it and zip it up like a denim. Pre stitched ready to wear designer Indian saris have thus become a welcome change in the world of fashion and are making waves among the masses. He has launched latest high-end zipper sari collection for various functions like shagun, cock tail parties, mehendi etc.
Lalit Dalmia has become synonymous with luxury and modernism. Self taught and with a powerful and unique vision Lalit takes luxury to its zenith and designs for women who are both creamlike and elegant.
His collections are glamorous and sophisticated fusing a cultural myriad of fashion influences to give a distinctive and modern edge to his designs. He experiments with the central themes of feminity and romanticism, Mughal and Victorian era creating clothing that is cut to the curve with soft edging and exquisite detailing. Lalit uses unusual fabric, texturing and detailing, 'fusion' of styles 'patch-worked' with gorgeous embellishments in a vibrant eclectic color palette to make the feeling of going back to the Victorian and Mughal period. He describes his own collections as 'an International styling with an Indian soul". The son of a businessman Lalit discovered his love for fashion design as he fulfilled his father's request to assist him with his clients in their shop which sells high end garments.
Fired by his passion for cinema and theatre lalit even joined NSD n won quite a few awards. While his keen interest in art and theatre has proved invaluable in the way he thinks and designs. It was his imagination and talent that won him hearts for his first show and beckoned his future in couture creation. Intrigued by fabrics and the thrill of creating his own designs he took on an increasingly proactive role in business and decided to reach the heart of haute couture.
Designer to the brides' Lalit Dalmia began his journey with fashion in 1976. From his hometown before launching VLV. ''VLV'' is synonymous to high luxury bridal wear featuring an exclusive collection of hand crafted, jewellery embroidery design and motifs. The work emphasizes on elegance and richness of heritage that gives a royal feel.
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