DRESS CULTURE
Delhi, the capital city of India, is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, traditions, and modern influences, which is reflected in its diverse dress culture. From traditional attire to contemporary attire, from festive and wedding attire to workwear, cosmopolitan Delhi sees a sartorial influence of Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, and South Indian styles. Hot summers and cold winters also affect its clothing choices. A hub of designer wear, high street fashion, corporate fashion and ethnic formals, its citizens select their clothing from elite complexes to malls to markets to weekly bazaars. Dress as a cultural element reflects not only the values, customs, and politics of a city, but it also embodies the identity, norms, and aesthetic preferences of its inhabitants. Discover on this page how the fashion scene of Delhi city has evolved through a historical, social and economic journey of tradition and adaptation, spanning issues like crafts, heritage, identity and globalization.
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The Voice of Fashion: https://www.thevoiceoffashion.com/
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Top Fashion Startups in Delhi, India: https://wellfound.com/startups/l/new-delhi/fashion
INDIAN COSTUMES
A Biswas
A History of Indian Dress
Charles Fabri
Ancient Indian Costume
Roshan Alkazi
