<p>Apparently, going back to your roots can be fashionable. Stores in the City have started to stock up on ethnic prints, fabrics and embellishments — but interestingly, these aren’t restricted to traditional wear. <br /><br /></p>.<p>In fact, a lot of youngsters have started to sport western, contemporary outfits with ethnic touches. The most popular fusion statement are shirts, which sport paisley prints, tie-and-dye patterns and even traditional embroidery. <br /><br />Stoles, scarves and pyjamas, though, aren’t far behind. Students and young professionals love flaunting these sort of statements because of the sheer novelty of it. Besides, they are perfect for a variety of occasions, lend themselves well to different accessories and combine the contemporary cuts and silhouettes of western clothing with the timeless beauty of ethnic fashion.<br /><br />Shruthi, a student of St Joseph’s College of Commerce, admits that such attire has become a common sight on campus. <br /><br />“I’ve seen a lot of people wearing these sort of fashion statements. Generally, people opt for printed shirts, which they team with a simple pair of jeans. They might accessorise the outfit with a long chain or a large pendant. Mango-shaped paisley print — in different sizes and colours — is the most common,” she says.<br /><br />Ethnic embroidery, she feels, isn’t as popular as the prints are, possibly because of the cost factor. “But ethnic prints are definitely in. They are subtle and have a classy appeal,” she adds.<br /><br />Others stick to ethnic prints because they prefer steering clear of sober, safe statements. In fact, a dupatta or brightly-printed jacket can enhance practically any top or tunic. <br /><br />Sharanya, a professional, believes that traditional prints can add a dash of colour to an otherwise dull outfit. <br />“I love stoles in ethnic prints and fabrics — you get really pretty ones made of raw silk in a variety of bright colours like fuchsia, mango-yellow, orange and peacock blue,” she shares. “I generally wear jeans and tee shirts in uniform colours, so adding a stole like that definitely lifts the entire outfit. Besides, there’s a certain gracefulness about ethnic prints that one can’t find with western clothes,” she reflects.<br /><br />However, Ranjini, a professional, points out that trying to combine different sorts of fashions can be a tricky <br />business. “I have noticed this trend — professionals tend to wear it to their workplaces on casual days. It’s nice, but I don’t think it’s everyone’s cup of tea,” she says doubtfully, adding, “Fusion dressing isn’t all that easy and doesn’t suit everyone.”However, she admits that it’s tough to go wrong with a safe statements like a printed stole. “People also team jeans with a printed dupatta — it’s quite common and looks very nice,” she states.</p>
<p>Apparently, going back to your roots can be fashionable. Stores in the City have started to stock up on ethnic prints, fabrics and embellishments — but interestingly, these aren’t restricted to traditional wear. <br /><br /></p>.<p>In fact, a lot of youngsters have started to sport western, contemporary outfits with ethnic touches. The most popular fusion statement are shirts, which sport paisley prints, tie-and-dye patterns and even traditional embroidery. <br /><br />Stoles, scarves and pyjamas, though, aren’t far behind. Students and young professionals love flaunting these sort of statements because of the sheer novelty of it. Besides, they are perfect for a variety of occasions, lend themselves well to different accessories and combine the contemporary cuts and silhouettes of western clothing with the timeless beauty of ethnic fashion.<br /><br />Shruthi, a student of St Joseph’s College of Commerce, admits that such attire has become a common sight on campus. <br /><br />“I’ve seen a lot of people wearing these sort of fashion statements. Generally, people opt for printed shirts, which they team with a simple pair of jeans. They might accessorise the outfit with a long chain or a large pendant. Mango-shaped paisley print — in different sizes and colours — is the most common,” she says.<br /><br />Ethnic embroidery, she feels, isn’t as popular as the prints are, possibly because of the cost factor. “But ethnic prints are definitely in. They are subtle and have a classy appeal,” she adds.<br /><br />Others stick to ethnic prints because they prefer steering clear of sober, safe statements. In fact, a dupatta or brightly-printed jacket can enhance practically any top or tunic. <br /><br />Sharanya, a professional, believes that traditional prints can add a dash of colour to an otherwise dull outfit. <br />“I love stoles in ethnic prints and fabrics — you get really pretty ones made of raw silk in a variety of bright colours like fuchsia, mango-yellow, orange and peacock blue,” she shares. “I generally wear jeans and tee shirts in uniform colours, so adding a stole like that definitely lifts the entire outfit. Besides, there’s a certain gracefulness about ethnic prints that one can’t find with western clothes,” she reflects.<br /><br />However, Ranjini, a professional, points out that trying to combine different sorts of fashions can be a tricky <br />business. “I have noticed this trend — professionals tend to wear it to their workplaces on casual days. It’s nice, but I don’t think it’s everyone’s cup of tea,” she says doubtfully, adding, “Fusion dressing isn’t all that easy and doesn’t suit everyone.”However, she admits that it’s tough to go wrong with a safe statements like a printed stole. “People also team jeans with a printed dupatta — it’s quite common and looks very nice,” she states.</p>
