Humbly hip

Believe it or not, fashion8217;s latest victim is mannina maga H.D. Deve Gowda. This is going to be one 8216;8216;haute8217;8217; election for him as designer Milind Dharmsen puts together a line of clothes for Janata Dal Secular. Advani and Sonia can go on yatras but for this seasoned politician it is a catwalk that will woo the voters. Colours have a role to play in the former prime minister8217;s campaign trail 8212; a green sherwani is meant for rural areas, for the urban voters Gowda will appear in a maroon kurta. Gowda and his team will also have a special photo session, of course in designer wear, for the new publicity material. 8216;8216;We are planning this only in urban areas. In rural areas, cutouts will retain the good old style,8217;8217; said Dharmsen.

Does this mean the JD S 8212; perceived to be a farmers8217; party 8212; has acquired urban tastes? 8216;8216;Though it is a farmers8217; party, we need to reach out to the urban populace too. Designer wear need not be restricted to Chief Minister S.M. Krishna or some BJP bigwigs,8217;8217; said one of the JD S leaders.