In today's modern society too, ethnic wear is the most popular choice among Indian ladies. More than half of the female population prefers typical Indian ethnic wear.
These ethnic trends in India are, in majority, inspired and owned by Bollywood. We Indians are much affected by the Bollywood movies and especially our dressing style and trends are influenced by the style statements of famous celebs. Be it the heavy Bangla sarees from Devdas or collared kurtis from Bunty Aur Babli, Indian ethnic fashion trends are imbibed by Bollywood.
Here are 7 famous ethnic wear trends which bloomed through Bollywood:
- Anarkali Suits – Umrao Jaan
Heavy, colourful Anarkali suits displayed in Umrao Jaan became the life of various family functions and festival celebrations after the success of the movie. 90% of girls wardrobes consistsof at least one of these sparkling suits.
- Cotton Kurtas and Denims – Jab We Met
Beautiful, light-coloured kurtas paired with rough and tough denims became popular when Kareena Kapoor carried them with elegance in Jab We Met. It became the first choice of casual ethnic wear.
- Chiffon sarees and heavy lehengas – Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
Whether, the subtle unicolour chiffon sarees sported by Kajol or the pretty shining lehengas worn by Kareena Kapoor, this movie set these two outfits in the minds and wardrobes of majority of girls.
- Colourful Patiala suits – Band Baaja Baarat
Anushka Sharma introduced brightly coloured patiala suits to the Indian weddings and party wear category through this movie. The patiala suits became the centre of attraction in various weddings and functions after this movie.
- Cotton Patiala Salwars and Kurtas with different Coloured Dupattas – Bodyguard
Kareena Kapoor popularized what we call as ‘tricolor’ patiala suits with cotton patiala salwars, kurtas and dupattas all of different colors combined beautifully in serene and calming combinations through this movie.
- Phulkari Dupattas – Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Anushka Sharma decorated pretty and casual punjabi salwar kurtas with attractive phulkari dupattas which became popular demand of ladies after the movie.
- Printed Kurtas and Leggings – Love Aaj Kal
Deepika Padukone initiated the adoration for ‘kurta-leggings’ combination through this movie which is now every girl’s choice for day-to-day ethnic wear.
