The traditional Japanese aesthetics or, you call it the definition of beauty is concocted of imperfection, impermanence and incompletion. They find asymmetry beautiful, and in fact it is. Many Japanese arts over the past thousand years have been influenced by Zen and Mahayana philosophies, accepting and contemplating asymmetry. The philosophy struck with our designers either, and asymmetrical hemlines conquered the ramps.
The non-conforming, free flowing lines are Bohemian yet sophisticated. Kudos to creative geniuses stepping into beautiful terrains! Breaking away from the rigid lines of symmetry, designers are freely experimenting with the entire geometry and symmetry involved in the design of dresses. And, somehow fashion is all about pampering the human desire to break free from the annoying monotony.
The trend is bold, innovative, free, chic and eternal. From trains in the back to the cleverly ankle baring dresses, such hemlines can add a touch of edginess and freshness to any outfit. An asymmetrical hemline on a long gown can even help to show off the shoes while still maintaining the floor length attire required for formal parties. The trend can add a flare to any dress and can go from casual to super dressy. This hemline bares enough leg but keeps things flirty.
Similarly, side hem asymmetrical dresses come with loads of sighs and gapes. Depending on the type of dress these can be worn day and night as well. Designer Alexander Wang fall collection for 2011 with asymmetrical hemlines with well-balanced tops is a true testament to his creativity. On the other hand, Chistopher kane’s Resort 2011 is a beautiful collection of pleated asymmetrical hem dresses with dazzling colors.
Indian sartorial sensibility features asymmetrical hemlines in the form of layering, drapes and flows in abundance. Drape Maestro Gaurav Gupta’s Fall winter 2011 collection as usual is quite reluctant of embracing symmetry. The draped dresses fall free at the hems. Even designer Pria Kataria Puri latest Winter Festive 2011 collection has many printed outfits with asymmetrical hemlines flowing freely at the sleeves, on the ankles and the thighs.
Designer Anand Kabra’s one shouldered draped dress over a shirt can make any woman go gaga, as it assures style at its best. In the similar modish manner, is Urvashi Kaur’s piece featuring color blocking while keeping the hems curvy.
