Womens clothing is getting an ethnic makeover! That’s right. The western woman has far more choices than just 3 to 5 years ago. If you haven’t noticed, imported fashion is painting a new fashion landscape that has affected the choices of tween to grandmother alike. The recent ethnic fashion fad, also known as bohemian, or boho chic, is sweeping the country. These women's outfits are from the Caribbean, Africa, and mostly South Asia. Elegance and comfort are prime in this style. The tight and tiny fad of Britney and her groupies which so dominated womens clothing for years is now expiring in favor of these modest outfits. Let’s explore the origin of this womens clothing revolution.
The womens dress designers and craftsmen of India and Pakistan have been producing striking outfits for decades. Until recently, these treasures of Eastern designer houses lay hidden from the West. The expanding global economy has unleashed a flurry of cultural exchange that has exposed western women to ethnic clothes of South Asia. The prime example of South Asian womens suits that has impacted western tastes is the kurta, known to the west as the “tunic top. TIME was recently all praise for the tunic top, mentioning its elegance, comfort, and most of all, its versatility. A casual kurta does really well at the beach or the mall. A midline top is great for a tea party. And a silk embroidered kurta drops jaws at a formal. Womens clothes have not been the same since the kurta came to the scene. Everyone from the youngsters to the soccer moms want to get their hands on one.
The kurta is not the only ethnic womens clothing to make it big out West. The salwar suit is gaining a good foothold in America as well. The salwar is the pant, which is traditionally a baggy pant. However, trouser, pajama, and capri variations are also popular. The kameez is the top half and is a long-tailed shirt. A dupatta, or stole, completes the ensemble. American women are being increasingly drawn to this womens clothes as an alternative to western evening dresses. Some choose it for comfort. Other women like salwar suits for their elegant flow. Finally, these outfits are a fashionable choice among the recent modest womens clothing fad.
So, where can you get your hands on some good ethnic womens clothing? Try your neighborhood Indian or Pakistani boutique, if there is one in your city. Another option is to kurti, Zarmina is a specialist in silk embroidered designer outfits. Best of all, we are exclusive and affordable.
