draping and fitting cultures

A garment designer gave an interview and she had this to say:"I want to blend the two styles of India and the US which are typically "draping" and "fitting" culture.The expression was novel and attention grabbing!Are we still the draping culture,I wonder.Women draped sarees/mundus and men draped veshtis and lungis.Very little work for the tailor if you ask me.But this is long time back.I remember my aunt telling us that the full skirts that girls used to wear,used to be typically wraparounds.Minimalistic stitching there if you ask me.They did not have to travel in crowded buses and trains and hang by the strap precariously.So draping culture was ok.Now with more travel and more outdoor work draping is out and "fitting" is in.Two wheelers have revolutionised rang in the death bell for "draping" as far as women are concerned.But men do get into all sorts of contortions and innovations in continuing with the draping traditions in their outfit,more in rural and mofussil areas and less in urban areas.
The different styles of attire has also got to do with the weather also perhaps.IN hot and humid climates "draping" is definitely a good substitute for the AC!Very rarely people in cold climates prefer draping dresses even in India.They go for the "fit",close to the skin.
Draping culture also finds a reflection in the yards of cloth used for the turban in many parts of our country.While Rajasthan is at the pinnacle of this headgear being a very vital part of a man's dress,many other States also have their own unique "draping"style in vogue.
Draping culture is evident in comfort wear which strides across all continents.Yes i am talking about the tshirt which is not fitting while not draping either.You could compare the kurta being a "non fitting" but at the same time not a draping one either.But they take the middle path to comfort and convenience while not forsaking either.While tshirts and kurtas need a tailor,but they need not be "personalised" as it were.