Desi gets a global twist

India is colourful, the land of dreams, a land rich in heritage and culture.
And, as designer Wendell Rodricks says, ���Even designers like Yves Saint Laurent have always looked to countries that are more exotic than themselves, like ours, and drawn ideas and inspiration from them.���
Here are some ethnic Indian styles which have been used by some of the biggies of the fashion world and are scorching the international fashion scene.These styles ��� many of which were ignored by us just because they were so common ��� have gone on to become a rage. Now we are, slowly but surely, seeing their revival on our desi ramps too.
Dhoti pants: Think dhoti and the first thought that���ll come to most people���s minds is that it���s such a yesteryears style. But abroad, designers like Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen and Chloe have taken to this silhouette in such a big way that virtually none of their line are complete without the dhoti pants. The best part about these pants is that while they are really comfortable, they are also very chic and stylish.
Pajamas: Think pajamas, think the comfort of one���s bed. So, when the pajama pants were introduced on the ramp, they became an instant hit, especially among those tired of wearing fitted trousers. No, we aren���t talking about the pair you wear at home, it���s the flowy, wide legged, silky pants that are pretty enough to be worn on practically every occasion that���s the rage. Widely believed to have been immortalised by Calvin Klein and Prada for their Spring 2008 collection, designers Prada and Karl Lagerfeld had their models strut on the catwalks wearing sheer, silky pajama pants. The harem pants are a hit innovation of the pajamas.
Jodhpurs: If there���s one silhouette that���s really taken the fashion world by storm its got to be the Jodhpurs. These, flared above the knee and tight-fitting from the knee to the ankle trousers, were worn primarily by the Rajput princes for horse riding. Today, not only this has style resurged, but it has literally blown everyone away. They���ve almost gone on to become ���must haves��� in any fashionista���s wardrobe.
Nehru collar jacket: This jacket style ��� tailored coat with a stand-up or ���mandarin��� collar ��� may not be a raging hit on the ramp today, but it could quite surprise you to know what a style statement it made for in the late ���60s and early ���70s. Don���t believe me? Then check out the list of those who were responsible for popularising this jacket style in Hollywood. In 1965, the Beatles wore Nehru jackets for their famous Shea Stadium performance. And, while it was sported by the James Bond villain in the first Bond film Dr No, it also went on to become a wardrobe essential in other Bond movies like Octopussy, Tomorrow Never Dies and Diamonds Are Forever. Meanwhile, singer Sammy Davis Jr claimed to have had over 200 Nehru jackets in his wardrobe.
Churi pants: This clothing item has been so revolutionised that it���s become one of the most fashionable silhouettes to reckon with. Keep aside your skinny jeans ���because it���s the churi pants ��� where the calf portion of the pajamas is so narrow that they form crinkles or churis ��� are a rage. Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci and Chanel are just a few of the brands that have made these fashionable must haves.