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| December 01, 2008 | Reddy, Sameer | COPYRIGHT 2008 Newsweek, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse, distribution or alteration without express written permission of Newsweek is prohibited. For permission: www.newsweek.com. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Sameer Reddy

Leggings are back--but not the kind that might trigger a bad "Flashdance" flashback. Some Indian brands are using unconventional materials and cuts to reinvent the wardrobe staple. The trend began in 2006 with American Apparel's metallic version, and underwent a cross-cultural revision at Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai in October. The talented designer Nikasha remakes the traditional Indian churidhar, tight-fitting ruched trousers, in semi-sheer cotton leggings that add to its sex appeal--especially when it's paired with an updated sleeveless kurta tunic ($252; nikasha.com). ...

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