September shopping list

Not so long ago the ninth month of the year sent the fashion industry in a delirious AF chase for the newmdashnew season new clothes new everything Until 2020 happened and pushed us away from the nonstop newness that the need for fashion is built around This helped free up mental space to counter desire with logic how many pairs of jeans and Tshirts do you need before you say enoughShopping habits are hard to break Its called retail therapy for a reason And if you must consume new fashion to get spruced up for video calls or be ready for the upcoming festival calendar why not indulge in the joy of secondhand clothing buy a responsibly made Tshirt consider renting an outfit or invest in a pair of earrings that serve another purpose tooPatch it forwardSaviojon Fernandes loves Madras checks He loves them so much that he will spend four hours arranging the castoffs of bigger pieces and patch them into mosaic appliqueacutes over secondhand jeans Im a scavenger chuckles Fernandes Before the pandemic I loved rummaging through secondhand stores at Churchgate and CSMT station and flea markets in Goa he says about his home Levis is his personal favourite and his most importantmdashand usedmdashpair cost him pound1 which he bought four years ago from Londons secondhand paradise Portobello Road Market Its a great way of upcycling jeans to fuse it with the spirit of vintage and the principles of sustainabilitySaviojon FernandesThe pandemic has taught us that owning shiny new things doesnt necessarily make us happier The concept of upcycling by way of remaking old clothes or refashioning used fabric or simply using what would otherwise be tossed aside as rubbish has begun to seem like a crafty idea In India not many appreciate the idea of buying secondhand clothing The way forward is to shake off the stigma attached to used its an inexpensive improvised and ethical way of approaching fashion especially at a time like now he saysThe process begins with hunting for jeans They are then washed ironed and groomed for patchwork I love the livedin look of secondhand jeans and Madras checks have a great connection with denimSport bling around your airpodsPebble Pods earrings by MishoThats the thing about wearable technology like headphones it makes you look and feel more connected And coping with lockdown life is hard enough without having to decide between fashion and function Suhani Parekh didnt want to choose So she came up with Pebble Pods earrings sculpted in goldplated sterling silver The ergonomically designed earpieces Rs 4500 to Rs 9000 come in three styles that look great with airpods but also hold them in place and catch them if they pop out of the ears These work with airpods or as standalone jewellery pieces I believe the most successful pieces of design are those that combine form function and aesthetics Jewellery is so incredibly personal and so are your headphones says Parekh of MishoWear brooding Bukowski on your teeHuemn Bukowski limited edition Tshirt Chapter 2His writing isnt exactly linear but his boozy big fella face tells the whole story Charles Bukowski would have turned 100 on August 16 Huemns limited edition Bukowski Tshirts intend to capture the rage and grief that trail the contours of his face and the poets everlasting verses through this nostalgic homageChapter 1 features excerpts from his poem Style and a Dont Try boxer graphic on the back of the unisex onesize Tshirt Priced at Rs 2500 a pop the Tshirts were sold out in a matter of days on the brands website In terms of the young customer who is just starting to invest in Huemn we wanted our limited edition range to reach more volume sales and this price range allowed us to do that says Pranav Misra cofounder and designer of the brandPranav MisraReleased on September 6 the Chapter 2 edition carries a similar design sentiment and revisits Bukowskis Love Is a Dog From Hell first published in 1977 This book was my first introduction to Bukowskis literary work in 2013 His lack of pretension tackling mostly universal themes in his seemingly simple freestyle has had an impact on my life More than a poet he is a philosopher provocateur and thinkerRent your festive wardrobeA Monisha Jaising evening gown available at Date The RampAfter an expected lull of four months Date the Ramps DTR Chinmoy Panda says Its looking like we are almost back to normal Were getting online enquiries for upcoming festivities like Karva Chauth Diwali parties and weddings Panda is the CEO and founder of the membersonly service that allows you to rent authentic designer wear and costume jewellery at a fraction of the hefty pricemdasha format he calls hygienic and convenient Its a fairly secure choice in case the event is withdrawn due to health reasons as there is no booking or cancellation feeChinmoy PandaDTR buys outright from the designers and features more than 100 names including Ritu Kumar Monisha Jaising Gaurang Rahul Mishra Akaaro Ashdeen and Torani There is an aspiration attached to designer wear which is not always within reach due to the hefty price tags or nonavailability of brands beyond metro cities Most of our clients get a chance to slip into designer wear for the first time and its always nicer to wear an original at a fraction of the price than a knockoff reasons PandaHaving a laugh with CastelinoFashion Musings by Meher Castelino Cover design by Aniket SatamThe veteran fashion journalists latest book is an insiders look at the working of the Indian fashion industry minus namesThey say write what you knowmdashand Meher Castelino with a writing career spanning four decades in Indian fashion has plenty of material to draw on for her latest book Fashion Musings Authors UpFront Rs 295 It is a light 158page read on and around the inner workings of the glamour industry along with the necessary thrills of fashion weeks and musings on editors banter and dilemmas in a funny QampA format served with a side of saltysting Couturier Tarun Tahiliani refers to them as plethora of creatures designers fashionistas the caricatures and the Alisters jostling for a place in the flashlight in this books forwardIts not categorically a tellall since the actors in the chapters are nameless but it still does a decent job of offering a broad evaluation hellipafter all we must learn to laugh at ourselves and learn in the process retaining our sangfroid when under attack or spoof Tahiliani writesKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news