Monday 22 December 2014

Cultural Indian Clothing

Indian Clothing



Traditional Indian clothing has come into prominence once again. Well, if you notice the trends in fashion industry, you'll realize that modern fashion has aped the styling and designing of the bygone eras, the period of royalty, when Maharajas and Ranis used to spend extravagantly on their clothing. Whatever the royals chose to go in for was reminiscent of splendor and luxury. The creative fashion designers of today are in a lookout for ethnic designs that take us close to our cultural roots and remind us of the glorious past. Well, in this section, we will provide you with information on the different kinds of traditional clothing in India, so read on…

Indian Ethnic Wear

Dhoti
Dhoti kurta is the traditional Indian clothing of men. Unlike other dresses, it is an unstitched piece of cloth usually 5 yards long that is tied around the waist and legs. The knot is tied at the waist. Dhoti is known by different names at different places such as Laacha in Punjabi, dhuti in Bangla.

Kurta
Kurta is a term used to refer to a long loose shirt, the length of which falls below or may be just above the knees of the wearer. In the olden times, it was primarily worn by men, but today, it has become a unisex dress that both men and women can wear.

Indian Salwar Kameez
Salwar kameez is the traditional Indian clothing for women. Due to its high popularity in the region of Punjab, shalwar kameez is commonly referred to as Punjabi suit. The fashion of Shalwar Kameez in India is not new. Since the past many few centuries, women have been wearing this wonderful attire.

Indian Sari
Sari is one of the most wonderful dresses worn by Indian women. Infact, when one thinks of a typical Indian woman, the first thing that strikes the mind is a woman clad in sari, who is wearing the solah shringar including bindi, chudi, kajal etc.

Sherwani for Men
Sherwani is a long coat resembling achkan in styling. It is buttoned upto the collar and lengthwise it is usually below the knee. It adds to the charm and grace of men, especially the taller ones. Indian men spend lavishly on buying the sherwani suit for the special occasion of their wedding.

Turban
In India, one can spot many men wearing turban. Well, turban is tied not for the sake of fashion, but because it has a lot of significance in the lives of Indians. The hair turban is a headdress that basically consists of a long piece of unstitched cloth, which is wrapped around the head.
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Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros. When news broke that Friends was coming to Netflix, I was as giddy as any other red-blooded American. I may be an outrageous snob when it comes to film and television, but who’s not basic when it comes to that show? Growing up, Friends was like the pop song I never got sick of. I got the haircut. I worshiped Ross and Rachel. And, I laughed my ass off at Fat Monica. Fat Monica is one of the longest-running jokes in the series. She first appears in season one. The gang sits around watching an old home movie — like one does with their friends — and teenaged Monica appears, sandwich in hand. She’s so large that she doesn’t even fit in the frame. “Shoot, I got mayonnaise on you!” she says, hugging Rachel. The audience roars. Fat Monica appears in just four episodes over the course of the 10-season series, but she is referenced in nearly half. 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Sunday 21 December 2014

Photo shoot in Mumbai

ggolggWe are shooting in mumbai on the pre-Christmas weekend ! When work is passion it is not work at all. Like today. It's the most exciting way to spend the weekend ! Shooting, shooting, shooting with a great crew and a stunning face ! Grazie universe :) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
We are shhhhhhoooooting today !!!! 
It's a super Saturday here in mumbai India 👗👗👗👗

Friday 19 December 2014

Christmas at GOLMAAL



It's the trendiest Christmas around. The weekend is superlative, the great Santa Sale starts, the Christmas gifts at the GOLMAAL store, the PHOTOSHOOT for the online launch, the lovely adorable customers ! 
Thank you sahar and Amrit for this shoot of our collection in America. 


And this is the sneak peak of our shoot in mumbai ! 
Lisa is an amazing model, beautiful, and very statueque. Perfect for golmaal AND our launch very soon on the online space.
 
 

Wednesday 1 October 2014

Lerici & Pollock

The first set of brushstrokes are mine. The second are Jackson pollock. I saw the Jackson Pollock exhibition in Florence. There is a bit of pollock inside me. Besides, this summer, the city of lerici took my breath away. 



Tuesday 29 July 2014

Bista and the Book

Bista (Giovanni  Battista Giorgini) - the grandson of the pioneer Mr.Giorgini who started 'Moda Italiana' happened quite by a surreal co-incidence. I was sitting and working one late June afternoon in my appartment in Florence and my landlord came over to run some errands, and we got talking. He kindly said 'you must go and meet bista"- that he was his neighbour in his country house. Well, I knew he was the grandson of the historical man who started the movement of 'Moda Italiana'.                                       But, hearing a first hand account of how Mr. Giorgini galvanised a whole movement was innovative, bold and courageous. He convinced Bettina Ballard, Carmel snow, Neimun Marcus and other buyers from the leading American department stores of that time to come to Florence. He asked the italian designers of his time to come up with original designs, and not copy the french.  The first fashion show was at his house. It was successful, the next one was at the Sala Bianca at the Pitti Palace and the movement became a force to reckon with. It created a billion dollar industry, and made In italy became a brand in the world. What began as a fashion show in a residence, became a week long calendar on the fashion weeks which is attended today by the fashion world's who and who.                                               The first hand account of the historical movement by Bista in the apartments on the lungoarno made me visualise that era in the early fifties and I see it as a beacon, a sign for me, if you may.        Bista, said he had gifts for me, after he finished narrating the story.                                   He gifted me 2 books. Both rare books to find. What is more precious it that it is hand-signed. " to Simrita, wishing all the success possible".                                 What a torrential gift from the universe. Thank you Bista and Baldo ! 






Tuesday 22 July 2014

The Golden Triangle, Milano.

For anyone who loves fashion, style, luxury brands - it's one of the divine streets in the world. Visual acceleration of design. So much to take in - that it needs to be taken in pieces. Just like a good  plate for the palette. Savour, soak, and covet each and every window's visual artistry. Especially when it's a languid July afternoon. Below - prada's new windows. Purple and plum strike out. Dolce & Gabbana's strong Naples vibe, Armani Libri, via Della spiga, via del gesu, via sant andrea. Via San Pietro all Orto, via Verri.......and the boldest via Montenapoleone - the golden triangle ! Geometry was always a strong suit ! Pun intended.                                     
Prada new 
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Saturday 21 June 2014

Cavalli and Red Roses


Unleash the HORSEPOWER this Summer 



    This print really screamed out to me, horses and roses. 
    It's eye-catching, quirky, and starts a conversation
    And sure, as expected, 
    it managed to create quite a stir. 

     The one shoulder dress is cut immaculately at the 
     GOLMAAL atelier. Perfection is in the simplicity of the 
     design. 

2)  The Cat Print Jumpsuit
   
   Can I ever get enough of the GOLMAAL jumpsuit. 
   Evidently, no. Always, when I am in dilemma, I veer 
   towards a jumpsuit. 

   This one has a shawl collar cut with a double breasted 
   flapped front. Business can be fun, a perfect balance of 
   the serious and the fun. Get your equilibrium. 

   Available at the GOLMAAL store in Mumbai. 
   Courier / international service available. 

   Find more info on the Facebook page - golmaal_stores. 
   The most trendy looks coming in. Watch this space. 

 Pssst...........Look out for the next post on flatforms. 😜
  



Wednesday 29 January 2014

Diverse moods of dressing

Halloween 2013 was not tame. It was a red faux leather peplum top and a faux catsuit made for the some costume drama that usually happens in October each year. It has gotten bigger in mumbai. I am glad I have my own atelier where I can make my own clothes. I am lucky, I get to wear new clothes each day. New tresses, new dresses make a girl look happy, confident and always sure of herself. Happiness around the corner! 

Sunday 26 January 2014

Jaipur magic

Jaipur one of my favourite cities......which comes alive every January at the diggi palace. It reminds of the college festivals - sitting in the lawns, meeting friends, chatting, and attending sessions. The hidden writer in me, that I always fight, comes out and I have great admiration for people who write. It requires discipline and perserverance to write for years and edit and rewrite. Just like every other vocation but a lot more. My attention span has diminished - always checking mails on the phone and this Whatsapp is so distracting that thankfully on my new laptop I have decided to chose it as a writing instrument only and it seems like a sane space. Back to the basics  jeypore style ! Until 2015 litfest fix. 





Wednesday 8 January 2014

Dress for Change: AAP Jacket

Aam adami party (AAP jacket)                Revved up by the winds of change in the country, we at GOLMAAL created this politico jacket ! It's inspired by the Nehru jacket with a layer of lace to give a feminine look ! We decided to try it out, and damn it looks good ! Have you got your AAP jacket in your new year closet ! Trust me it's a great investment cause we will hear a lot about AAP this year ! ! 






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