In an article published in examiner.com, Alicia Edwards says Aishwarya Rai had become a source of inspiration for many in American Fashion industry. As per the article - President Barack Obama may well be the most famous person born in an Ox year but he has good company of the celebrities like the handsome George Clooney and the lovely Bollywood star Aishhwarya Rai.
Here are a few more excerpts from the article -
"India has experienced an economic boom in the past few years. As the middle class expands in India and the Indian communities grow larger in the US, traditional Indian dress influences American fashion.
From nose rings to tunics to saris to golden bangles ~ all are becoming more common in pop culture and New York runways. I have been wearing all these for years…except for a sari. I do have beautiful green one ~ I just haven't found an appropriate place to wear it yet."
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