Indian fashion designers create wonderful turbans
Having a bad hair day? Or is it cold and you want to keep your head warm and look fashionable at the same time? Why don’t you try a turban? You might be struck by this idea thinking that turbans only look good on men, but that’s not true!
The turban originated in South Asia and while identifiable with Sikh men, women have also wrapped their hair in a turban for generations. Many Sikh women wear turbans due to their religious beliefs. Over the last 100 years, Indian fashion designers have been tasked with creating exciting and innovative interpretations of this ancient accessory, making them ever more glamorous and attractive.
The turban became a fashion statement in the West in the 17th century. From this century to the present day, the item has evolved into a significantly bold and compelling fashion accessory. During the 19th century, the turban was not as common, but designer Paul Poiret, whose style was heavily influenced by the East, brought it back to prominence in the 20th century. Poiret’s designs along with his turbans became high society fashion when they were adopted by film stars like Gloria Swanson and socialites like Peggy Guggenheim.
In the 1930s, actress Greta Garbo looked magnificent in a turban; The photograph of her has now become an icon representing her exquisite taste in fashion. She was famous in Hollywood and around the world, so the turban became associated with the traveling woman.
Lana Turner in The Postman Always Rings Twice took off one of the most famous turbans in 1946. The turban was white and symbolically hid the character’s evil personality.
Turbans have become more popular with Indian fashion designers creating their own versions thus maintaining the fashionable status of the turban. In 2011, Indian fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani displayed luxurious turbans on the runway. Tahiliani wove beautiful silver jewels into the fabric to create dazzling turbans. There were also Indian fashion designers Karishma Shahani, who created gorgeous turbans out of scarves, and Babita Malkani, who created turbans out of her Afro-Brazilian-inspired shawls and scarves. Indian fashion designers Sabyasachi and JJ Valaya, who also created elaborate headscarves to complement their bridal wear.
If you’re interested in learning how to create a turban, YouTube has a series of tutorials that will guide you step by step through the process. Turbans can be worn with any outfit so there is the potential to create an endless variety of new looks. Turbans are perfect for sprucing up an outfit and adding elements of elegance and wonder.
There are many Indian fashion designers who create beautiful turbans to match their stylish outfits.