Influence of film on fashion – Bollywood Replica Lehengas

“Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood” – WALT DISNEY

Since the dawn of motion pictures back in the late 1890’s, movies and cinema have largely influenced the way we live our lives. Starting from the things we do to the things we wear, everything is in some way or the other influenced by what we see on the silver screen. Hollywood has its roots laid back in the late 1920’s quickly emerging as the global leader. Indian cinema had its golden era in the 1950s’, giving birth to Bollywood in the 1970’s. Fashion being an omnipresent part of cinemas, rapidly established as a booming industry and its effects crept into our daily lives leading to replication of Bollywood fashion through outfits like Bollywood Replica Lehengas and celebrity lehenga cholis.

History of the Lehenga
The Lehenga is a marvellous benefaction of the Mughal Empire which ruled Indian land though A.D 1526 – 1857. Indian soil; experienced a diverse culture and strong rooted tradition during this period. In almost all special occasions, women of that time wore the Lehenga Choli. It aptly ornaments a lady with elegance, grace and sensuousness. Consisting of a long skirt called the ‘Lehenga’, it is embellished with heavy ornamentation and art work. The ‘Choli’ is a short blouse, cropped just above the midriff, leaving it bare. The Lehenga is accompanied by a long scarf type cloth called the ‘dupatta’ which given a finishing touch to the appeal.

The Lehenga, over the years has been augmented to a great deal. Various designers have given their own take and touch of creativity to this piece of heritage. Bollywood being such an integral part of the Indian could obviously not be far behind. Bollywood replica lehengas and celebrity cholis are a way of manifesting how fashion in India is influenced by film. In a land so rich in culture, heritage and hospitality; it is evident that there are a lot of festivities.

Starting from auspicious puja’s like ‘Diwali’ and ‘Durga Puja’ to pompous celebrations like ‘The big fat Indian wedding’, Indians simply love to carouse and make merry. Exquisite garments and bedecking are a part of every such event, as Indians happily believe in the saying – “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” – OSCAR WILDE.

Numerous fashion designers both professional and freelance with their ingenious creativity have made marvelled augmentations to the Lehenga Choli. Inspired by the Bollywood industry many Bollywood replica lehengas and celebrity lehenga cholis have been designed to suit the needs of patrons. They adorn a lady with grace and elegance.

Many films have been made to inspire fashion in India such as Aisha (2010); Devdas (2002); Kambakkht Ishq (2009); Band Baaja Baraat (2010) and the list is endless. These films have masterminds working behind them a few of whom are Rohit Bal; Manish Malhotra; JJ Valaya; Neeta Lulla; Ritu Kumar; Vikram Phadnis and so on. Bollywood replica lehengas and celebrity lehenga cholis have long been impersonated and inspired from these sorts of movies and the masterminds themselves.