Every August 15, Indian fashion gets a little more patriotic. Tricolour outfits appear everywhere, khadi makes its annual comeback, and wardrobes suddenly fill up with handloom sarees, kurtas, Nehru jackets and Indian prints. But Independence Day fashion isn't really about wearing saffron, white and green anymore.
Look at how we dress today, and you'll see something far more interesting: a country whose fashion identity has changed dramatically over the decades, absorbing global trends while constantly finding new ways to reinterpret its own heritage.
From khadi being closely associated with the freedom movement to handlooms becoming contemporary fashion statements, and from the classic kurta-pyjama to crop tops, co-ords and sneakers styled with sarees, Indian fashion has come a long way.
And perhaps that evolution is exactly what makes Independence Day dressing so interesting today.
Evolution of Indian fashion:
