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Essay on Fashion For students (200 & 500 Words)

Fashion is a word that can mean different things. It can mean the clothes, shoes, accessories, makeup, and jewellery that people make and wear. It can also mean the different ways of dressing that show who you are, where you come from, and what you like. Fashion can also be an industry that makes and sells these things.

The word ‘fashion’ comes from a Latin word that means ‘to make’. It shows how people make and wear clothes that have different designs, colours, patterns, and shapes. These clothes can tell others about your culture, your identity, your values, and your lifestyle. Because fashion uses a lot of resources and can harm the environment, many people are trying to make it more eco-friendly and sustainable.

Essay on Fashion – 200 Words

Fashion is a popular aesthetic expression. It is constantly evolving with every new emerging trend in casual wear, formal wear, accessories, makeup, hairstyles. Fashion refers to the prevailing styles and trends that prevail among the masses.

It’s what helps you project who you are and where you fit in. It is not an expensive accessory that is restricted to fashion shows and catwalks. Fashion is big business, and the fashion industry is a critical part of the global business community. It provides thousands with jobs and influences millions every year.

Furthermore, fashion is a word with a very broad meaning. It’s a broad concept and one that is interpreted in dramatically different ways by different cultures. The rapid growth in technology has influenced Fashion and will continue to do so in the future.

For example, wearable technology is an increasingly popular fashion trend. Social factors greatly influence the recent trends in Fashion.

Some influential rock musicians have introduced particular styles that have been accepted globally. The outfits worn by celebrities, whether they are dressed up or in casual clothes, have a big impact on the outfits worn by fashion enthusiasts.

Fashion trends are influenced by several factors, including movies, music, and celebrities.

Essay on Fashion – 500 Words

Fashion is a cultural phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. Since time immemorial, fashion has been an integral part of the human lifestyle. Fashion trends have evolved and changed with changing generations.

The fashion industry is driven by people who want to be and behave according to the changed outside environment – this makes sense as it’s mainly the younger generation that is so concerned about what they wear and looks like.

As fashion changes, new clothes are worn, and a new way of life is created. The modern world is generally changing with the likes of the ever-evolving fashion industry. If you understand fashion, you’ll look stylish.

Fashion is the current definition that provides an alternate method of expression. Fashion trends vary from place to place, person to person, or following a need.

In India, the world of glamour ultimately depends on fashion, and also we can say that fashion is created by a glamorous world, where the everyday trends of fashion change. While the world of fashion depends on a glamorous world, daily trends keep changing according to fashions.

New fashion trends are constantly emerging, and the world of “ glamour ” dictates Pakistani’s fashion trends. The fashion industry has an extremely high impact on the economy, especially on young consumers.

Fashion also affects material culture and communication with social media networks. Fashion brings an exciting twist to our monotonous life, making us appear attractive, self-confident, and up to date according to this changing environment.

The youth generation is affected by this glamorous world of fashion that their dressing style, hairstyle, accessories, language, and personality all show how much they are influenced by fashion. Fashion adds an exciting aspect to our lives that provides us a feeling of confidence and a connection to the world around us. Fashion is a significant factor in society today.

It brings a different perspective for each one of us. Fashion can be viewed in people’s style of outlook, personality with clothing and hairstyle, style of living and behaving, along with the area of personal interest.

The fashion industry has become an integral part of modern city life . Lifestyle has become synonymous with it. Fashion in today’s age is evolved and defined by the way one wears clothing and how one carries themselves.

Technique today is not just what you wear; it’s how much you enjoy your life. Trendy clothing and fashion are based on the latest modern designs for accessories and styles.

Even though being stylish is a matter of choice, it is essential to know the different types of fashionable clothing available to make the right amount of effort to look trendy. While most of the world is busy observing and following western culture, we in Pakistan are still holding on tight to our values and traditions.

Though Western culture influences most people in Pakistan, they still value their rich culture and respect it. Therefore, Pakistan is a country with a vast majority of its population still clad in traditional clothing.

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Dressing Up in Style Posted by Rachael on May 13, 2018 in Uncategorized

This week, we’ll talk a bit about traditional Pakistani and Indian dress. Although many people nowadays, especially men, wear Western business and casual attire, such as t-shirts, jeans, button-down shirts and slacks, people still wear traditional clothing from time to time (especially on special occasions like weddings). Traditional clothing is especially common amongst rural people, although you will still find t-shirts and jeans in some remote areas as well. It’s important to appreciate traditional dress because it reflects centuries of culture and history and is thus particularly well-suited to the climate of different regions of South Asia. You will quickly find this out when you compare the uncomfortable and hot feeling you get from wearing jeans in the Lucknavi summer to the airy and buoyant sensation that comes from wearing a loose-fitting, cotton shalwar.

Garments for Men (مردوں کے لیےٴ کپڑے)

The first garment for men that I’ll talk about is the Pakistani waistcoat or vest (ویسٹ کوٹ), which men usually don on formal occasions and in professional settings. This Western piece of attire that was adopted by Indians and Pakistanis alike is no doubt descended from the British colonial era. Another outer garment is the اچکن/achkan, which is a jacket that typically falls to the knees and is also worn on special occasions. A similar garment to the اچکن/achkan is the شیروانی/sherwani, which is a lengthy, outer garment that is usually worn over a کرتا/kurta (or long tunic) and a lower garment such as چوڑیدار/churidar, دھوتی/dhoti, پاجامہ/pajama or شلوار/shalwar (we’ll get into these later). It is different from the اچکن/achkan in that it is usually shorter in length, made from heavier fabrics and has a lining.

Examples of traditional Pakistani dress at a wedding; image by Alvi Haroon on Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

Now, let’s discuss one of the words I just mentioned above: pajama! Sound familiar? The word pajama was borrowed into English from Hindustani (پاجامہ) in around 1800; yet the Hindustani word itself was originally borrowed from the Persian “paay-jaameh” ( پايجامه ‎)   or “leg garment ; this term merely indicates loose-fitting, lightweight pants with a drawstring (izaarband/ازاربند) around the waist, not the clothes you sleep in 😉 This lower garment is worn by both men and women today. As for another lower garment mentioned above, the دھوتی/dhoti is worn by men throughout South Asia and usually consists of around 15 feet of (generally cotton but can be silk for a special occasion) rectangular, unstitched cloth that is draped around the legs and waist and tied at the waist to create a comfortable, airy garment that is perfect for lounging, doing work or, in some cases, getting married!

Image by Matteo on Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0.

As for all-important headgear, Muslim men, especially, wear a taqiyah (Arabic: طاقية), or, as it more colloquially known, a ٹوپی/topi (cap), which is a squat, round skullcap worn oftentimes for religious purposes. It is considered proper to cover your head while entering a mosque to partake in prayer as the Prophet Muhammed was said to have kept his head covered while engaging in religious activities. This kind of head covering is particularly prevalent while Muslims engage in نماز/namaaz, or the five daily prayers that form one of the five pillars or commendable practices of Islam.

Garments for Women/عورتوں کے لیےٴ کپڑے

A dupatta (دوپٹا or چنّی/chunni) is a common accessory or feature of a woman’s outfit, although many women living in large cities may not wear them, or may wear them as a fashion accessory rather than a “symbol of modesty,” which they were originally intended to be. A dupatta or chunni is just a long scarf that, when worn for modesty’s sake, is draped across the chest or across the chest and over the hair, especially when entering a mosque for prayer.

An image of two children taken in the modern-day state of Jammu & Kashmir in 1890; both of the children are wearing churidaar. Image by Fowler&Fowler on Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

گھاگھرا چولی/Ghaghra choli is an outfit women may wear to a special occasion, such as a party or wedding. It consists of a long, flowing skirt, usually heavily embroidered or otherwise decorated, and a form-fitting, midriff-bearing blouse (the choli). A variant of this is the لہنگا/lehenga, which is also comprised of a long, flowing skirt and short upper garment. The variations in style with these two outfits are almost endless. And then, of course, is the ساڑی/sari, a popular garment in both Indian and Pakistan that is perfect for daily wear or a festive occasion. It consists of yards of fabric that are wrapped around the body and over the shoulder. Underneath is a long petticoat and a choli blouse.

Another, less common outfit seen today is a “gharara,” (غرارہ), which originally hails from Lucknow. It consists of a کرتی/kurti (or short, waist to mid-thigh length tunic), a dupatta or scarf and a pair of wide-legged pants that are ruched at the knee so that they may flare out conspicuously. The knee area of the garment (called “گوتا/gota”) is usually intricately decorated with zari/زری (thread work of fine gold or silver) or zardozi/زردوزی (another type of embroidery using gold and silver thread as well as sometimes metal, pearls and precious stones) embroidery.

A bridal gharara with zardozi embroidery; image by Farmina Khan on Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

As for garments that demonstrate a person’s religious devotion, women may wear a burqa (برقع), which is usually a long, black garment that reaches to the feet and covers the head and sometimes face, excluding the eyes. In other words, it is a full-body garment. Another option is the hijab/حجاب, which is usually a piece of cloth that covers the hair and chest, leaving the face exposed. The hijab is typically paired with a loose, long-sleeve or 3/4-inch-sleeve shirt. The purpose of these garments is to suggest modesty, demonstrate religious devotion and emulate the Prophet Muhammed, who was said to cover his head during religious activity. Religious men usually wear long tunics (کرتا/kurtaa) and a head covering, such as a topi (ٹوپی/topi), to similarly suggest modesty and devotion.

Garments for Both Men and Women/مردوں اور عورتوں کے لیےٴ کپڑے

The national dress of Pakistan, as you may already know, is the shalwar-kameez/شلوار کمیز, which consists of shalwar or loose-fitting trousers that typically have a drawstring at the waist and kameez, which refers to the upper garment, usually a kurta (a long tunic that varies in its precise length) or a kurti for women (a short tunic that can be waist to mid-thigh length). Every region in Pakistan has its own particular style of shalwar-kameez, from the Sindhi people, to the Punjabis, Balochis and Pathans. Shalwar-kameez can be made out of many different fabrics, but the most common are silk, chiffon and cotton.

A woman from Karachi, Sind, photographed in 1870 wearing dupatta, kurti and shalwar. Image by Fowler&Fowler on Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

One variation of the shalwar that is particularly popular is the patiala/پٹیالہ shalwar, which gets its name from the city of Patiala in the Indian state of Punjab; centuries ago, the King of the region used to wear patiala shalwar as his royal dress. Now, however, the style has been developed exclusively for women and is noteworthy for the amount of fabric it comprises as it features numerous pleats that drape downwards, creating an elegant effect, flowing together at the bottom.

Another option for a lower garment are churidar/چوڑیدار, named for the extra fabric at the bottom that bunches up at the ankles and gives the appearance of bangles on an arm (churi/چوڑی=bangle). These are more form-fitting trousers worn by both men and women.

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नमस्ते, मेरा नाम रेचल है/السلام علیکم، میرا نام ریچل ہے۔ Hello, my name is Rachael, but I also on occasion go by Richa––an interesting story for another time :) My two great loves are Hindi and Urdu. I first traveled to India (Jaipur, Rajasthan) in college on a Hindi study abroad program. A little over a year later, I returned to the same city to study Hindi in a yearlong program. I've also spent a summer in Kolkata, West Bengal learning Bengali, and I studied Urdu at the University of California, Berkeley, where I was a graduate student in South Asian Studies. I hope to share with you the fascinating world of Hindi and Urdu literature, society, culture and film through my blogs!