An Indian dress code for Mr & Mrs Donald Trump

Ahmedabad Mirror|

24 Feb 2020, 01:23 PM IST

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Suggesting Indian attires for Mr & Mrs Trump

While President Donald Trump is usually seen in sharp suits, First Lady Melania Trump flaunts her svelte figure in some of the choicest of dresses. City’s fashion experts create a stylish digital lookbook for the couple:

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Dhoti for him & Gujarati sari for her

Trump and Melania should sport typical Indian wear since it will be a change from the western attires they don daily. Fashion Designer, Anuj Sharma thinks US President Donald Trump should wear a dhoti, he will look beautiful in it. It would be apt too considering the weather. For Melania, he suggests, drapping a sari of any material in a typical Gujarati style should be the best option.

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Nehru jacket for him & Indian kurta for her

Considering the hot weather, Trump and Melania should wear something light, suggests Deval Rahul Patel, a fashion designer. Accodirding to her, Trump should go for a smart, lightembroidered Nehru jacket. He should pair it with an Indian kurta or shirt and linen trousers. He can also accessorise it with a pocket square. The colours he can choose from are yellow, blue and blush pink. A pair of comfortable shoes or brown formal shoes will complete the look.

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A 'Made in India' product

If I got a chance to dress Trump and Melania, it would definitely be in natural Indian handwoven material like khadi. I will also make sure their fashion reflects non-violence (Gandhi’s philosophy), for instance, not giving them any accessory in leather. Traditional Indian chappals will complete the looks, said Purvi Doshi, a fashion designer in Gujrat.

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Sustainable textiles

Considering Trump and Melania might visit the Gandhi Ashram, wearing khadi (the textile promoted by Gandhiji) would just seem right believes textile & garment designer, Soham Dave. According to him, Trump can sport a khadi kurta of a natural shade like beige and Melania could drape in six yards of khadi with a bit embroidery on it and could accessorise it with the simple yet classic white pearls.

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In American hues

Fashion designer Ashish Parekh thinks that US President Donald Trump doesn’t need to make any fashion statement and won’t be undermined by what he wears as he has a lot of other things to do. You do not expect Modi to wear a suit on his visit to foreign countries, it should be the same with Trump. He should wear a suit with a colourful tie, as it is so American. Melania is always very welldressed, a fashion icon who carries herself so well in bold colours and outfits. I remember her blue dress at Trump’s swearing-in, she pulled it off so well. And the country wants to see her as she is, sexy and bold. So she should sport just that. She might also not feel comfortable in Indian outfits. She should probably wear a maxi dress that goes with the occasion. She could also try a kaftan with different layers, prints and beautiful bold colours, it would also look a bit Indian. Of course, it can’t be a red carpet or a casual dress.

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Promoting traditional works

While Trump shouldn’t change his look, Melania should try traditional Gujarati designs as these arts are fading away. If someone like her endorses it, people will surely take notice and take it seriously says fashion designer Digvijay Singh. While the designer expects Trump to maintain his original style and sport a red tie and navy blazer, Melania should go for a natural indigo-dyed kurta or the one with typical Gujarati designs using natural vegetable dyes like Mata ni Pachedi, kalamkari or block print. She could pair it with a churidar, Kutchhi silver jewellery and a pair of mojadis.


(Images used in the slideshow are edited for representation purpose only. )