Sarees: A Twist in the Tale...

The saree is the quintessential Indian outfit which symbolizes style and elegance. The silhouette of a sari enhances the beauty of a woman’s body like none other. And believe it or not, there are more than 80 recorded ways to drape a saree!

Today, the saree is undergoing a dramatic transformation - from being the attire of a humble housewife to becoming a symbol of modernity, feminism and sex appeal! Some of India’s most famous designers are adding a twist to the traditional saree, turning it into a garment that can be worn to the beach or to a ball! These fusion style sarees integrate western elements like zippers, broaches, stitched pleats and other elements which make it easy to slip into.

Browse through pictures from the latest fashion extravaganzas and you will get to see gown-style sarees, poncho sarees, kaftan sarees and even bikini sarees! The saree clearly holds its own, and acts as a strong source of innovation. 

For those who are interested in daring to be different, try Ravi Bajaj’s poncho saree, Gaurav Gupta’s gown saree, Wendell Rodricks’ jersey saree, Satya Paul’s trouser saree, Masaba Gupta’s saree with leggings and Shivan-Narresh’s bikini saree.  All of them have one thing in common - they’re easy to wear and maintain and make for amazing fashion statements! Gone are the days when the saree took an hour to wear and was reserved only for traditional occasions. Today, the saree is set to sizzle across the globe in all it’s dazzling avatars!