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My Intimate relationship with Indian occasion saree UK

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  When you think of Indian Fashion the one garment that always comes to mind is that beautiful textured 6inch strip of cloth called the Indian occasion saree uk. It has been the choice of attire for women for centuries in India and its neighbouring countries. My most vivid memory of growing up has been me playing dress ups in my mother’s Indian occasion saree UK with the works – the heels, earrings, bangles, necklaces, and a bindi. Of course, I didn’t know how to drape it at that age and would just wrap it around me like a scarf; but what I remember is that luminous feeling of being glamourous and very lady like. It always made me happy and I guess this is where the psychology of why we wear certain clothes and colours more than others comes into play; it reminds us of an emotion, a nostalgia and a memory. Over the years, I have learnt to drape the indian occasion saree uk and worn it on several occasions, festivals and my own wedding and every time I have worn it, I have felt fabu...
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The prominence of the colour black in my ethical occasionwear London brand

  Dina Udupa is the designer of her London based eponymous women’s wear sustainable brand. With a career in fashion spanning the globe, she recently launched her luxury brand: a concept that combines a love of the opulent, mystical designs of my native India, infused with a passion for travel and cultural exploration. Dina Udupa is a celebration of luxurious fabrics in simple, elegant design forms. Read more
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Location: London, UK
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INDIAN OCCASION SAREE UK AND ITS BEAUTIFUL DRAPE

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Source: Vogue India Indian occasion saree UK derives its name from the Sanskrit word 'Sati' which means a strip of cloth. This 6-yard strip of cloth in vibrant hues of green, gold, vermillion and blue has been the choice of attire for south Asian women from centuries. From grandmothers wearing their saris with sneakers for evening strolls; to the women working in the fields, from functional workwear attire to glamour party wear; the sari is worn by one and all. The Indian occasion saree UK is traditionally worn over an inner skirt called 'petticoat' and with a cropped, tight blouse. Draping this piece of fabric around the body creates a sublime sensual garment. It is a very forgiving garment adapting quickly to different body shapes and sizes. Depending on how it is draped, the saree can manifest different auras. While most women in urban India wear the Indian occasion saree UK in the familiar front-pleated style known as the nivi drape , there more than 100 iterations ...
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Three key fashion trends that defined Autumn/Winter 2020 for my online clothing brand

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The incoming mood at high end online clothing brands isn’t just about drama, head-turning style. It’s all about characterful dressing that whispers rather than shouts. In light of the pandemic, the czars ruling the style kingdom reminded us of the freedom that fashion can bring — taking full ownership of dress codes that were once the hallmark of the male gaze or swaddle ourselves entirely with face-protective layers and enormous voluminous proportions. How is winter shaping up in your style stakes? Luxury brand enthusiast were seen channelling underwear-as-outerwear at home, to face-covering silhouettes and indulging in the secrets of wintertime WFH dressing. In this article I wanted to highlight how I have incorporated some of the key breakout trends of this season in my online clothing brand collection. The Trend: Visible Outer stitches Where we have seen it: Monse, JW Anderson How I incorporated it in my online clothing brand; Dina Udupa I smiled when I read that outer stitch line...
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Location: United Kingdom
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