The hoodie goes desi

The caped coat gets an ethnic twist and is now available in Indian fabrics and textures.
Hoodies have been there for ages. However, the once-casual outfit synonymous with post-fitness wear, has acquired a local flavour in the city. It can now be found in Indian designs and fabrics, taking the hoodie to a whole new level. It’s a far cry from its sweatshirt avatar of the past.Considering the desi wave spreading across the world, the desi hoodie gives you enough reason to add elan and panache to style with a tinge of patriotism in it.
Local, yet contemporary
India with its rich textiles and craftsmanship effortlessly blends with any style. And a hoodie with a wide array of Indian designs adds another dimension to fusion wear. For who love to have a bit of the tradition in whatever they wear, and yet be contemporary, the Indian hoodie is just perfect example of that.
Play around with it
You can play with a variety of fabrics and textures by opting for khadi, jute, block print hoodie or a handloom cotton fabric hoodies. For a dramatic note, you can wear a sheer hoodie.
How to wear a hoodie best
— You can pair up a white crisp cotton shirt with a hoodie waist-coat to add a little quirkiness to your outfit. For that a girly look, opt for a hoodie waist-coat or a jacket in ikkat or floral prints and wear it over a tube dress. — Wearing a hoodie at work will add authority and style to your simple kurta. If you have a curvaceous body, then go for medium length hooded textured shirts in bright hues, with fitted cigarette pants in black or brown to look effortlessly chic. — For the festive occasion, try wearing a raw silk hoodie with your bright raw silk skirt for the complete Indo-western look.
Published on 20/4/2015