Jaypore | Poetry in Print
What: Natural-dyed Bagru printed apparel for women
USP: Reflecting Indian ethos with a hint of contemporary flavour, this range of summery and flowing apparel, in light and natural-dyed cotton, beats the heat and monsoon blues.
Hand-dyed in vegetable colours, this collection is adorned with hand block prints from Bagru, Rajasthan. This style of printing is known for its age old geometric, floral and abstract patterns in vegetable dyes that are very unique to the region.
The Jaypore signature style shines through in this collection that combines the beauty of handmade craft and handloom textiles in contemporary silhouettes, one that will come to define a discerning woman’s style.
Price: Rs 990 onwards
Available: jaypore.com
TISHA by Tisha Saksena | Aarenkhini
What: Contemporary versions of traditional kutch attires for women
USP: Inspired by vibrant textiles, crafts and colourful garments of the Ahir and Rabari tribal communities of Gujarat’s Kutch area, this collection incorporates indigenous textiles such as handwoven mushroo silk and gajji silk created by local weavers from the region.
Traditional kutch silhouettes like ‘kaanchdi’ (backless blouses), ‘chola’ (a sleeveless garment) and ‘kedia’ (a short wrap top) are reinterpreted in contemporary versions. The colour-palette of deep geru (brick-red), kesari (saffron), rani (hot-pink), narangi (violet) and black is rendered with gold zardozi, resham and dori hand-embroideries in ethnic, tribal ‘Dhungo’ and ‘Dhaal’ circular motifs with mirrors. These timeless ensembles are finally finished off with handmade cowrie-shell tassels.
Price: Rs 25,000-88,000
Available: Tisha (New Delhi), Aza (Mumbai), Elan (Ahmedabad), Le Rosh (Jakarta) stores, and online at perniaspopupshop.com
Taurus by dhruv-pallavi | indigo, here I go
What: Autumn-winter 2015 collection of womenswear
USP: The beautiful expanse of the sky, space and beyond in autumn is the inspiration behind the collection, which has indigo blue in all its hues. Kaleidoscope theme involves blending of woven spun rayons and cotton fabrics to create a depth in the range. Fauna range has wild bold floral prints on textured crinkled rayon fabrics, creating an energy flow. Geometry range uses bold checks in indigo to shirts to create a look that stands out from a distance.
Price: Rs 600-2,500
Available: taurusshop.com and other leading online platforms
Nike | Air Zoom Elite 8
What: Footwear for men and women athletes
USP: The lightest of the Zoom training family, Air Zoom Elite is a minimalist streamlined propulsion device designed for athletes who want to stay fast and light on their feet in training or competition. Forefoot Zoom Air gives runners a snappy response off the road. The lowered offset (eight millimetres) puts runners closer to the ground for more control, and a sleek upper combines Nike Flywire technology, no-sew overlays and lightweight mesh for a supportive, breathable fit.
Price: Rs 8,995
Available: Select Nike retail stores across India
BO Square | Nubuck’s Collection
What: Bespoke men’s clothing and accessories
USP: The collection by menswear and style enthusiasts Deepak Parwani and Nitin Singh brings a dash of flair to the masculine charm. The blazers are made of linen cotton with digital prints like a jigsaw puzzle with various colours. The collection also has classic tux which is made from wool. There are also double breasted suits which have the peak lapel. The Nawabi bandi in pure velvet and the raw silk bandis with the double collar come from Dubai. The fun bandis are incorporated with digital prints like clocks all over shoes. The trousers are mostly Italian cut and straight fit.
Price: Shirts Rs 3,000-6,000; suits Rs 24,000-65,000; accessories Rs 1,400-4,500; and shoes Rs 8,000-16,000.
Available: At BO Square store in Lower Parel, Mumbai.