When it comes to Indian fashion trends, fashion has evolved significantly since the 1950s, with each decade having a distinct aesthetic and trend. We’ve compiled a timeline of the country’s thriving fashion industry. Let’s take a look at how Indian fashion has evolved over the decades.
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- In the 1950’s
- In the 1960s
- In the 1970s
- In the 1980s
- In the 1990s
- In the 2000s
- Beyond the 2000s
In the 1950s
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People were filled with patriotism after the war. They used to wear khadi to show their support for the Swadeshi movement. It is also clear that people were more inspired by European culture and Hindi cinema. Actresses like Nargis, Nutan, Suraiya and Meena Kumari were fashion icons during this period.
In the 1960s
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In the 1960s, people looked to artists like Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand for fashion inspiration, as well as actresses like Madhubala, Mumtaz and Nargis Datt.
Women’s clothing became increasingly fashionable during this period and bright colors and prints were welcomed by everyone. This decade gave us anarkali suits, tiered orange sarees, body-hugging churidar suits, shorter blouses with a hint of skin showing, puffy hairstyles, winged eyeliner and the super popular Sadhna cut.
In the 1970s
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Dimple Kapadia’s classic polka dot top at Bobby, Zeenat Aman’s hippie ensemble at Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Parveen Babi’s skimpy bikini and Helen’s iconic Cabaret feathers all hail from the 1970s. Some of the most iconic fashions from This era included flared pants, short shirts, large glasses, platform shoes, and polka dots.
In the 1980s
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The 1980s saw a number of changes in the fashion industry. This era gave rise to the first generation of Indian fashion designers such as Rohit Khosla and Satya Paul, as well as eye-catching embellishments, huge shoulder pads, bright, metallic colours, messy hair and leg warmers.
Bhanu Athaiya received the first and only Indian Academy Award for costume design in 1983, and in 1986 the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) was founded. Sri Devi and Rekha were fashion superstars in Bollywood.
In the 1990s
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This era began with the economic liberalization of India. Denim shirts, crop tops, chokers, coordinates and dungarees, as well as chiffon sarees and oversized shirts, are the gifts of the decade.
The 1990s established trends that remain popular today. Style icons of the time included Karisma Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sushmita Khan and Kajol.
In the 2000s
Internet access was so accessible in this day and age that it opened the door to the latest fads and trends. As more women gained financial independence, they were able to spend more money on fashion and beauty products. This era offers super skinny pieces like tube tops and microminis, as well as desi fusion ensembles.
Beyond the 2000s
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Later, the 2010s saw the rise of digitalization, including social media and influencers! The emphasis shifted to street fashion. The digital age has made all fashion available at a single click.
As the last decade comes to a close amid a full-blown epidemic, the emphasis has shifted toward comfort and clothing that looks good on social media. Let’s guess what the next decade of fashion may look like. Can it be dominated by technical advances like smart materials and garments that can only be worn digitally?
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Source: vtt.edu.vn