Flashion
Having born and brought up in an Army background, there was always a sense of discipline somewhere. Whether we made much sense of it or not.
Trimmed hair was the norm, so it be. Knickers, Bush Shirt as it was termed fondly, neatly tucked in, socks and shoes. The range was very limited then, so we had to make the best if it. Most clothing were loose, the population was much less, cloth must have been abundant, so perhaps the designers decided to use it without hesitation. Hence came into being, the Bell-bottoms, the Baggy, the Puffed Sleeves, the Midi Skirts and the like.
There was enough room in those bell-bottoms to carry some small luggage like toiletries or umbrellas, if hung using clips inside. Then there were those big-collared shirts that my Dad describes as they kept flipping and hitting hard on your face while driving a scooter. Fondly called हाथी के कान!
As I often have pointed out people wearing the all famous Patiala salwar, that one such salwar will provide enough cloth to one family of 4. I now wonder, how much of cloth was wasted! Now, how about puffed sleeves? What on Earth was that and why? I mean is there any logic behind that puffed thing coming out of your arms appearing more as stuffed sleeves!
And the trousers we wore were nothing less than amusing. They also appeared puffed, pleated, 3 pleats, 2 pleats while 1 pleat was considered boring and sometimes outrageous! The trouser appeared like there was helium filled inside or as if someone was pulling it from all directions.
However, these all were fashion statements as and when they came and spread like wild fire. In fact, this is one of those recession proof industries that never goes out of fashion.
We have now migrated to a much modern phase and currently boast of many world class designers, celebrities who are most confident while wearing the amusing of dresses and what to talk about ramp walks!
Today also fashion is no different. The difference being in the reach and the endless options. You can buy the latest, trending designs sitting in the comfort of your home, office and even Metro, provided the connection is steady. In fact, what I have tried is asking people who I see with a nice pair of shoes or jacket, where they got that from. And trust me, that's the best way to zero in the source.
Now that enough has been spoken about retro Fashion, today's trend is quite alike. Bell-bottoms coming in, thosestuffed puffed sleeves also showing up at times.
Now instead of Baggy, there is Saggy. And they don't just sag, they lag, sense and decorum. I mean, how can you wear a jean that is like just one little push and down? Instead get two long leggings made out of the jean cloth with an elastic at each upper end...trust me it'll be a new trend and save you some sense and decorum drama.
Of late, some sporting events have started fielding two different coloured shoes for the same person! How unique is that. There won't be any lost & found case registered here, let me warn you. It becomes weirder by the word as we talk about Fashion.
Ever heard about चुड़ैल के उल्टे पाँव? Sorry, I don't, mean to frighten you but that's another shocker that is somehow, trending these days. It's called double-faced cowboy boots. It'll be damn confusing, especially during a hide and shoot in the wild wild west.
Oh boy! Cowboy!! Let me rise above all this. Even if I try to, Fashion has actually transformed to Flashion. Yeah, flash comes from our dear mobiles, that we use to Flash it across. Just put on a high-end brand wear and shoot yourself, of course with a mobile camera, ensure that the brand and price tag is visible. Post it instantly on all your social media accounts and get all those likes and thumbs up and kisses and hearts from your fans. Oh well, all this is happening from inside the trial room as of now. And then come outside and tell the sales person...नहीं भैया, और दिखाओ और दिखाओ!
And why am I so critical of all this? Because as per me what makes you distinct, is Dress & Address. But dresses, this rude, I don't quite imagine. And certainly, I don't wish to hurt anyone's sentiments, although they will be hurt, like never. So, it's okay with me.
At last, let's be responsible enough of our dressing, so no kids get nightmares.
Trimmed hair was the norm, so it be. Knickers, Bush Shirt as it was termed fondly, neatly tucked in, socks and shoes. The range was very limited then, so we had to make the best if it. Most clothing were loose, the population was much less, cloth must have been abundant, so perhaps the designers decided to use it without hesitation. Hence came into being, the Bell-bottoms, the Baggy, the Puffed Sleeves, the Midi Skirts and the like.
There was enough room in those bell-bottoms to carry some small luggage like toiletries or umbrellas, if hung using clips inside. Then there were those big-collared shirts that my Dad describes as they kept flipping and hitting hard on your face while driving a scooter. Fondly called हाथी के कान!
As I often have pointed out people wearing the all famous Patiala salwar, that one such salwar will provide enough cloth to one family of 4. I now wonder, how much of cloth was wasted! Now, how about puffed sleeves? What on Earth was that and why? I mean is there any logic behind that puffed thing coming out of your arms appearing more as stuffed sleeves!
And the trousers we wore were nothing less than amusing. They also appeared puffed, pleated, 3 pleats, 2 pleats while 1 pleat was considered boring and sometimes outrageous! The trouser appeared like there was helium filled inside or as if someone was pulling it from all directions.
However, these all were fashion statements as and when they came and spread like wild fire. In fact, this is one of those recession proof industries that never goes out of fashion.
We have now migrated to a much modern phase and currently boast of many world class designers, celebrities who are most confident while wearing the amusing of dresses and what to talk about ramp walks!
Today also fashion is no different. The difference being in the reach and the endless options. You can buy the latest, trending designs sitting in the comfort of your home, office and even Metro, provided the connection is steady. In fact, what I have tried is asking people who I see with a nice pair of shoes or jacket, where they got that from. And trust me, that's the best way to zero in the source.
Now that enough has been spoken about retro Fashion, today's trend is quite alike. Bell-bottoms coming in, those
Now instead of Baggy, there is Saggy. And they don't just sag, they lag, sense and decorum. I mean, how can you wear a jean that is like just one little push and down? Instead get two long leggings made out of the jean cloth with an elastic at each upper end...trust me it'll be a new trend and save you some sense and decorum drama.
Of late, some sporting events have started fielding two different coloured shoes for the same person! How unique is that. There won't be any lost & found case registered here, let me warn you. It becomes weirder by the word as we talk about Fashion.
Ever heard about चुड़ैल के उल्टे पाँव? Sorry, I don't, mean to frighten you but that's another shocker that is somehow, trending these days. It's called double-faced cowboy boots. It'll be damn confusing, especially during a hide and shoot in the wild wild west.
Oh boy! Cowboy!! Let me rise above all this. Even if I try to, Fashion has actually transformed to Flashion. Yeah, flash comes from our dear mobiles, that we use to Flash it across. Just put on a high-end brand wear and shoot yourself, of course with a mobile camera, ensure that the brand and price tag is visible. Post it instantly on all your social media accounts and get all those likes and thumbs up and kisses and hearts from your fans. Oh well, all this is happening from inside the trial room as of now. And then come outside and tell the sales person...नहीं भैया, और दिखाओ और दिखाओ!
And why am I so critical of all this? Because as per me what makes you distinct, is Dress & Address. But dresses, this rude, I don't quite imagine. And certainly, I don't wish to hurt anyone's sentiments, although they will be hurt, like never. So, it's okay with me.
At last, let's be responsible enough of our dressing, so no kids get nightmares.
Loved the piece!! As interesting as ever!! Couldn't stop laughing at the "saggy" pants!!
ReplyDeleteKeep writing and entertaining us!!
A well written blog with the most appropriate use of adjectives; entertaining and engaging till the end. But I am a bit more amused by the analytic and descriptive skills of the writer bringing out the contrast in dressing trends so vividly and thoughtfully.
ReplyDeleteThis is superb, Vijay.
ReplyDeleteVery nice recollection of years gone by. I have the rather painful experience of these big collard shirts and had to bear the hard slaps while riding the scooter.
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