Buying Asian women’s party wear is exciting because it offers an opportunity to break free from the shackles of traditional clothing norms. And what better way to do this than with trendy fusion wear? Here’s a sneak peek into the appeal of Indo-Western fusion wear if you want to look your stylish best at the next soiree you’re attending.
South Asian ethnic wear is incomplete without the evergreen salwar kameez. This outfit style is popular on both sides of the border and has managed to generations of fashionistas due to its ability to adapt. Here are some of the latest trending styles for Indian and Pakistani salwar kameez in the UK.
Maheen Khan has been an influential name in the fashion world for a long time. Often recognized as the doyenne of fashion in Pakistan, Maheen Khan’s fashion forte lies in perpetually inventing fresh ways and ideas of fusing Eastern and Western inspirations. An award-winning fashion designer for fashion labels such as Maheen and Gulabo and the Embroidery house she is acclaimed for the mastery of her favourite fabric chiffon, chic designs, and her flattering cuts.
Her 35-year journey in the industry has been a culmination of relentless hard work and dedication towards her art form fuelled with nothing but passion, effort and patience. Ever since she opened her first tailoring shop in the early seventies in Lahore titled “Seamstress” she hasn’t looked back. Now with over twenty international shows to her name and her designs being sported by the duke and duchess of Cambridge themselves, Maheen still shares the same level of dedication and enthusiasm towards her work.
The fashion industry has been long plagued with accusations of being non-inclusive of real body shapes, sizes and colour. A rising social consciousness of inclusivity has given rise to the body positivity movement and this is reflected in fashion today. In fact, fashion is one of the strongest tools of expression in the body positivity community with ‘fashion for all sizes’ being the underlying motto. Designers have taken body positivity to heart and that is reflected in Indian outfits for plus size women.