Have the option to choose between the short-sleeved ‘tee’ and the more popular deep sling cut. Most classic white vests are plain and are made of very soft, highly absorbent cotton. However, some vests can also be stretchable (with a hint of Lycra or elastic) and can come with a textured or ribbed finish.

Conventional pants seem to be a thing of the past, with new trends such as sharara pants, palazzo pants and samurai pants becoming a rage among youngsters. After seeing imitations of her creation — the sharara pants — being stocked by smaller stores, designer Asmita Marwah says, “It’s good that the trend is finally trickling down.”

According to a new report by consumer research company, the NPD Group, tween girls - those aged between eight and twelve years - are upping their beauty usage, while teens and young women have cut down on their spending.

"Tweens reported increases in regular usage of mascara, eye liner, and lipstick, relative to 2007 levels," NPD said. "In fact, regular usage of mascara almost doubled in the past two years."

Who says a sari is just for the ‘older’ crowd? A quick look around and you’ll see youngsters embracing the nine-yard like never before. Laces, ruffles, nets for embellishments, pockets for utility, Nehru jackets for blouses and jersey for fabric — the sari is anything but bland and boring.

An old ice warehouse for a venue; dancers, singers, aerialists, drag queens for models; and animated kissing and hugging on stage for action. Images from a recent fashion show in New York City are enough to point out that fashion shows are going bold. Deadpan, expressionless models walking the ramp is a thing of the past as designers try bold themes and bolder ways to express them. Designer Niki Mahajan’s lesbian theme show was applauded at the recent WIFW in Delhi.

It isn’t a colour that has just been discovered, but Indigo seems to be a hit with trendsetters this season. At the Paris Fashion Week for Spring Summer 2010, Alexander McQueen had his models strutting in indigo blue dresses that were inspired by sea-reptiles. Actresses such as Sonam Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty and Ameesha Patel, have been spotted in the hue at different events recently.