Yu Yumada, a visiting Japanese designers, says he would love to see Shah Rukh Khan on Japanese ramp, while Lady Gaga wears the Indian sari.
Yamuda, who is a producer of the Tokyo Culture exhibit revealed that “Shah Rukh Khan is popular in Japan. His recent film Ra.One has inspired many Japanese robot toys. It will be fun to see him on ramp, I would dress him in typical print shirts, worn by Japanese comedians. He is a cool guy and will carry it well.”
They were also impressed with the Indian sari. “When Lady Gaga came to Japan last year she wore a kimono, but I think she would carry off a sari superbly,” says Hiroko Takahashi, designer, Hirocoledge, adding, “It’s great to see Indians taking pride in their heritage fashion. There are so many saris on the runway, unfortunately we don’t see our heritage dress kimono on the Japanese runway.” Yumada agrees, “It’s sad but we don’t see a single kimono in our fashion shows.” Takahashi adds, “I Iove the sari and have already brought two saris from Khan market.”
The age old Sari has kept its popularity throughout the centuries because of its total simplicity and practical comfort combined with the sense of luxury and sense of sexuality a woman experiences.
The Indian sari has retained its beauty over centuries. This attire has retained its innocence through its original form but it has evolved in tremendous variety. A more feminine dress has never been seen anywhere. This attire can cover the body from head to toe, making a woman look modest and coy. But just shift the pallu, wear it with a stylish blouse and it could give any Western dress a complex.
Sari is one piece of clothing which fits all….. fat or thin, short or tall!!! The traditional 6 yard sari allows for generous pleating, and draping around the body and over the shoulders almost Grecian in style. The loose end of the fabric, which is thrown over the left shoulder, is known as ‘Pallu’. The pallu usually has extensive design or embroidery woven into it. Sari is very flattering to all shapes and sizes and forgiving of the various flaws. It can ingeniously conceal the extra flab of fat, or it can accentuate the well-proportioned curve -- It is just a matter of how you drape the sari. This garment is in style for over 5000 years for the simple reason of its simplicity and practical usage.
This demure garment is a very versatile garment too. The pallu has a very multi-purpose use to it. In case of slight chill in the air, put it around the shoulder like a shawl, if it gets very cold wrap it around the head like a scarf. Pallu is very often used by women to cover their heads during religious ceremonies and to show respect to elders. Rural women always keep their heads covered with the sari's pallu in front of their elders.
For somebody who has never worn a sari, the sari may look a difficult and unmanagable attire. But women who are use to saris will swear by it. For first time users, designer have come up with a novel idea of a "ready made sari or a pre-stitched sari".
