BIHU for MEN - prasantt
ghosh
For
me, the most awaited time in a year has arrived. It's Bihu it's the new year in
Assamese and Bengali Calender. It's the time in a year where I finally can see
all my old friends and relatives. All the members use to come in a vacation
despite of their busy schedules, to spend the time together with joy on the
occasion of Bihu. A mood of festivity and gaiety can be seen, filling the
atmosphere with laughter. All the ladies in the family get together and use to
prepare pithas and other eatable stuffs. Bihu always bring joy.
Nowadays fashion and
beauty industry plays a major role in it. We define a metrosexual as someone who really
takes care of themselves in terms of grooming and style. There is nothing wrong
with that. But I think you need to have some other values. It’s cool to
incorporate some traditional values into
metro sexuality. Then it becomes a good lifestyle. People are more conscious with how they look and present
themselves. So our culture is reaching greater hype. It is not just the
songs and the flowers now. But it is more of a kind of consciousness for people
to meet certain standards of fashion and lifestyle. Garment manufacturers,
fashion designers, jewellery and accessory designers, gyms and beauty salons
are approached by people. The Assamese culture is shifting its ways of doing
things. But it is a part of growth and development. World Globalization is
showing in every aspect of our lives. So even in our culture, it is showing its
effect. But the best part is, the feeling of Bihu never changes. It is same and
will remain same in every Assamese person’s heart and mind no matter how much
time shifts.
Other then common fabrics, I have also worked with Assam silk ,Eri andMuga silk for specific clientele. I believe in the psychology that a garment
should be for the comfort. It should allow a person to move easily and
comfortably wearing it. Indian market is dominated by high garment
embellishments and surface structures. What I feel is that along with allthe
requirement for enhancing, the basic requirements of comfort, fit and ease
shouldn't be ignored. With, charm and smart sarcasm put together in a neatly
cut suit Clothing is like our second skin, and it should be as comfortable as
our first skin.
“Being classy is the keyword here whatever you wear; the contemporary
sophisticate, underlined by the word stylish; and the younger, trendy and
carefree lot fun goes a long way in this segment’’ a well groomed bear
demonstrates that men take care of their appearance – it signifies authority.
When men flaunt their beard with formal suits, they are commanding respect
through their individuality. The growth of the beard is also a reaction to
women’s growing economic power. The men want to reassert their masculinity in
old ways.
Now for man, decide upon a western or an ethnic look. Kurta pyjamas,
churidars, pathani, dhoti, shawls, sherwani, bandhgalas, choga or achkans are a
few ideas. If height is a constraint, avoid bandhgalas and achkans. These
dresses carry with them our age old traditions that keep us connected to our
roots and make us enjoy our vibrant cultures. Coordinate tie pins, cuff links, rings, gold chain, watch
and bracelet with the outfit. Wear simple yet elegant shoes with a western
outfit and jootis .Nude colour shoes goes well with all fabrics also India
skin. On d- day keep hair short, gelled and shampooed, and shave closely. Spray
a deodorant and keep tissues and your wallet handy. Now there are some clients
of mine who is in favour of a no- embroidery look ‘’ I would like to give an
outfit block printed in festive colours, which is very dressy and at the same
time unusual .I feels that a large number of people are sick of heavy
embroidery and want a change. Coming to men’s clothing, we find that the
unstructured ‘Angrakha’, that was a court outfit in ancient times, has given
birth to the ‘Bandhgala’. It is now a preferred dress for weddings and formal
occasions. It is also a favourite with politicians and the royals. Another
dress that is considered perfect for weddings is the Sherwani.
Don’t drag yourself down. If a jacket or waist coat is
marginally too long in the body for you depending on the design, a tailor
should be able to shorten it. Know your sleeve length; the correct length of a shirt sleeve is the bottom knuckle of
your thumb when undone and the base of your hand where it meets your thumb when
buttoned. Quality is worth the cost. A quality cashmere coat in black navy or
camel will complement any wardrobe. A jacket should reveal no more than of
cuff. Any more or less and either your jacket sleeve or your shirt sleeve is
the wrong length. Being perfectly well-dressed gives one a
tranquility that no religion can bestow.
Bihu is a part
of us and will always be the most special moment of the year. No matter how
much the yarns of muga, eri might infuse
with other fibres, that unique and special feeling of Bihu will remain the same
in every Assamese’s heart.
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