Are Indian women ready for beachwear? Nov 6, 2009
While resort wear consists of casual and loose kaftans, sarongs, skirts and light evening gowns to wear on a holiday, beachwear comprises sheer dresses, swimsuits, bikinis, hot pants et al.. Despite the growing manufacture of these clothes, it is mainly bought by people from Europe and the Middle East -- especially from Switzerland, Kuwait and Bahrain, said Hemant. (India Times, India)
Thousands seek shelter Sep 4, 2009
It said in a statement that its volunteers had erected eight platoon tents in three affected districts and were distributing clean water, sarongs, blankets, tarpaulins, sleeping mats and hygiene kits. In the hours following the disaster, more than 100 Red Cross staff and volunteers carried out search and rescue operations, evacuated people to safe areas and provided first aid to the injured in 12 districts. (AlertNet)
Turning American Jul 19, 2009
She s made sarongs, blouses with hand-sewn buttons, skirts and cotton tunics. Sometimes she decorates them with roses made of patterned fabric or a pretty collar that she quickly and beautifully creates out of a simple strip of white cloth. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bikini babes make way for dudes in this calendar Jun 26, 2009
For its not babes in bikinis sizzling the pages of this 18-month calendar, but well-built young men clad in swimwear and draped in sarongs, all shot in the lush green environs of Kerala. The calendar, launched last Saturday by Sunil Menon, founder of Sahodaran, a male sexual health project, is part of an innovative fund-raising campaign. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Scantily clad baristas give economic jolt to coffee shops Jun 5, 2009
They are serving up strong Vietnamese brew, delivered to tables by young women in bikinis, spandex, fishnet sarongs or lingerie, displaying bountiful skin and cleavage. Lots and lots of cleavage. (USA Today -- Money)
The mothers par excellence May 9, 2009
It got to a point where she was no longer allowed to wear skirts and pants but only sarongs, blouses and sarees. She could not cut her hair too and she hasnt till today, Pushpa said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Focus was on Pats cheerleaders May 6, 2009
"Book events can be so incredibly boring," Palahniuk told us yesterday, explaining why he wanted to see readers in kimonos, sarongs, saris, and kilts. Palahniuk also told us that "Fight Club" the musical is still in the works, as far as he knows. (Boston Globe)
Abby: Readers back 'Joe's' decision to wear a skirt Mar 12, 2009
I grew up in southwestern Asia where skirts, sarongs and robes are common daily apparel for men. I have been somewhat surprised by the disapproving looks and downright hostility I have encountered in this country any time I have chosen to leave my home wearing anything other than pants. (Florida Today)
Rio: A great getaway Feb 21, 2009
And whenever we needed more coverage, we discovered creative uses for sarongs. I now own a collection of bikinis, including one with the Brazil flag as a reminder to be confident. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Safeguarding the music that fell from heaven Feb 19, 2009
The men arrived dressed in sarongs and destar headgear, their upper bodies bare in the warm sun. The women wore simple sarongs with their hair in the traditional pusung hairstyle. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
