Sari

When someone said that sari is the best and the purest form of couture dress then someone wasn't just waxing eloquence on the nine yard wonder but stating the truth! In the hallowed lexicon of couture there is nothing more sensuous, subtle, sober and scintillating than a sari.

Draped, sculpted and worn to flatter the silhouette, this beauty adds to the oomph appeal of a woman when it is made of luxe fabrics like french lame, tulle, organza, chiffon, georgette and silk. There are countless variations to a sari-it could be a diaphanous clingy chiffon for a sultry Indian summer or a south Indian traditional silk with long zari border or could be in tussar or kashmiri silk.
Of late one designer whose take on the legendary piece of clothing has caught my attention is Gaurav Gupta. He has made them textured, silhouetted and pleated. A sari worn with a bikini blouse or a halter or choli or sometimes even without a blouse inspires a curiosity, adrenaline rush and veers the attention of the onlooker towards the body of the wearer.

With international labels like Hermes and Marchesa giving their own twists to the sari, it is here to stay.

The mainstream Indian films have always glorified saris especially the Yash Raj romances where one finds goddessy actresses clad in pristine whites and cuddly pastels while getting drenched in tempestuous rains.

Talking of couture, saris now have become criminally expensive with diamonds worth many carats adding to their aura. Concept saris and made-to-order pieces are now becoming the most desirable among the bridal circuit.

Agreed that dresses have made a tremendous impact in the metros for last so many seasons but saris have never gone out. They are here to stay! And how!