'MAKE IN INDIA' and wear your Tri-Colors with pride

From Raj Kapoor’s famous ‘Awaara’ pants in the 1950s to Palazzo pants rocking 2015, we’ve come a long way in fashion during these 65 years. As we approach  the Republic Day, here’s some run-way advice for both men and women who love the tricolors and want to wear them with pride.

Four participating Emerging designers from Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 - Mayank Anand- Shraddha Nigam, Ujjawal Dubey, Rixi Bhatia and Ridhi Mehrashare some quirky looks using‘made in India’ sustainable fabrics, tie dye scarves, along with some important fashion rules on donning the tricolor.These trends are an amalgamation of the new-age designs and traditional accents that helpyou in exhibit your national pride with style.

For the contemporary Indian women

How to don the tri-color right?

Ridhi Mehra, says, “The tricolor could be a good inspiration for this Republic day. Wearing it right is of utmost importance! Tricolor manicure, eye-shadow could go well as highlights. Team up tricolor bangles with a white crop top and mid skirt ordhoti pants for an interesting look.”

Mayank and Shraddha, add, “Orange, white and green are three very versatile colors and can be worn in many different ways. One could pair up an Ombre scarf in shades of orange, with a white t-shirt. At the same time, a navy denim shirt, teamed up with a green blouse can also do the trick.

Do's

• A tinge of the soil could be added with the traditional Indian textiles! Play around with traditional hand-made Bandhinis, Patollas and tie & dye scarves to accessorize the look! – Ridhi Mehra
• Combine elements of your outfit that complement the colors of the national flag.

Since Republic day is such an important occasion in our country, you could even wear a woven sari, the primary weave being one of the national colors, while the rest can be incorporated as accessories. This outfit would be ideal for a flag hoisting ceremony that you are a part of. – Mayank and Shraddha

Don'ts

• Avoid combining all three colors together, otherwise you might look like a live walking national flag! Make sure these colors are not used in any inappropriate manner. For example, do not wear the colors of the national flag on your feet at this is considered disrespectful. - Mayank and Shraddha

• Ridhi Mehra shares similar thoughts as she says, “Wearing all three colors separately but at once would be a faux pas! Team up these colors in a way that they accentuate the whole look, not ruin it.”

For the contemporary Indian men

How to don the tri-color right?

Rixi Bhatia explains, “The Nehru jacket or a Bandhgala is the perfect menswear attire to look both traditional and stylish. A burnt orange jacket with off-white or ecru shirt and trousers, looks classic, sophisticated and makes a statement. You can also opt for an indigo Bandhgalawith an orange or green pocket square. The trousers can be jodhpurs for the more experimental, accessorized with leather brogues to complete the look.”
For those who don’t think saffron that is the new black, Ujjawal Dubeysuggests, “The colors of the tricolor are such that some people are reluctant to carry them together, I suggest one can dull the saffron and green a bit to tone it down. The tricolor can be paired with colors that do not make it appear bright, wear it with black or grey, and have an interesting placement.”

Do’s

• Sport it with a bold attitude, if you feel for it, show it. Do not place it in a way that it is disrespectful.- Ujjawal Dubey

• Wear the colors individually, don't add multiple colors from the tricolor to your look. Unless indigo is your main color for the jacket, or trousers or shirt. You can then accessorize with burnt orange or green leather shoes, or a tie, pocket square.- Rixi Bhatia

Don’ts

• Do not place it in a way that it is disrespectful.- Ujjawal Dubey
• Don't add multiple colors from the tri color to your look.- Rixi Bhatia

As we prep for this historic day, Mayank and Shraddhashare a beautiful thought, “Republic day represents the formation of our rights thus enabling men and women to dress as they want to. Our dressing has evolved immensely over the last couple of years. On this day we can see people bring out their patriotic side, donning different colors of the flag, celebrating with joy. But we don't think only one particular day should be reserved to show our love for the country. Let's do this more often!”

With this thought in mind, let 2015 be the year to flaunt ‘India made’ and handcrafted fabrics with pride.