Is modern trend of fashion denting the deep-roots of traditional Indian culture?

In the fast paced world, the fashion industry is rising exponentially. It would not be wrong in saying that the Fashion Trends have been experimented with all colors and hues keeping in mind the most sought after drift in modernization. The Indian Woman and Man can today be seen on the world map. But with all this growth, there a question raise time and again about the wildness of these new and glorified fashion trends. Religious leaders, social activists, women rights representatives, have all pointed out to the choking of Indian culture amidst this modern fashion clutter.
Sure the length of the skirts has shortened over years and definitely the Metrosexual man is the in thing. But why does mere clothing pose as a potential danger to the cultural traditions of India in first place? And what does culture signify? People today have preserved the word and wish it to remain constant for centuries to come. Culture is what people make it. It is the lifestyle, habits, food and clothing they divulge in. It sure includes the goals and values of a community, but it also is formed by the practices and attitudes being followed. Isn’t it only fair to change the definition over the changing trends, because if the traditional customs are the only purpose we keep in mind, it would only mean the neglect of opportunity for growth?
Time changes, and so do people. Customs and traditions have always been made for a better co-existence among people. The traditional Indian culture has been a treasure to be given to every consecutive generation by its ancestors. However, transitions have taken place over the centuries, some out of need and some out of choice. The growth and development should be respected, at the same time should not be taken too much advantage of. The tolerance to such fashion and trends has heightened but still hasn’t leapt out of the boundaries of the heritage. Change should be treated as a transition and not an object venturing out to dent the roots of traditional Indian culture. Yet to maintain a balance, one should always keep in mind the goals and values of the community and respect the worth of what they have been endowed with, however, comfort, leisure and a little flash will never hurt.

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