The term 'Design' holds different interpretations among the youth. For some, design has to be cool, trendy or a new product packed with functionalities, whereas for others it resembles an extension of their personality and individuality.Customisation takes the CakeWhat I found interesting is the latter part, where design is not influenced by Bollywood celebrities, peers, TV, latest trends, etc., but is more dependent on an individual's personal taste. The youth is turning away from mass...
The Indian sari has been an essential fashion attire in a woman's wardrobe for ages. This 6-yard wonder has managed to keep its charm, grace and elegance despite the changing trends in fashion to be more westernised. Worn during formal occasions, festivities, workplaces, saris have evolved over the years, in terms of style and design, as more young women prefer to create a fusion, that is more trendy than the traditional sari. Saris are available in varied designs and fabrics, from cotton, si...
Happily Unmarried firstly is something that is not common in India, here most people dream of settling down with their prince or princesses. But a duo known as Rajat Tuli and Rahul Anand, the founders of Happily Unmarried, a fun gift items and lifestyle products e-commerce website, targets those who feel their different.Happily unmarried takes everyday objects and convert it into something that is funny, whacky or admirable. Whats even more interesting is since the company is based here it ha...
Old is gold, goes the famous cliché, but gold is not always affordable, plus, it doesn't really count on the cool quotient among todays youth. Though junk jewelry saves the day, as its something which can be mixed and matched with almost everything. A popular place to get those trinkets, funky jewelry etc., is Colaba Causeway, in South Mumbai. Its a haven for cash-strapped fashioniastas, who love to buy junk stuff.
Colorful bangles, ethnic wooden neck pieces, beaded jewelery, semi-pr...
Indian design today is becoming global, often associated with colours. Earlier days design would signify traditional patterns, intricate work and there is generally a story associated with that piece of work. But nowadays, design and colour have taken a different meaning altogether. Lets take a look at certain sets of colour trends that are hugely favored among the youth. In the previous post, we spoke about design and how its perceived among the younger generation, but how does design chan...
Motorcycles today are getting faster, sleeker and incorporating more technology to improve performance. Today, the roads are full of the pro-street Pulsars and Yamaha Fz series, something that has got the Indian motor cycle industry revving up. But the thump of the beast is still heard, though mellowed by the government norms, the Royal Enfield's distinct sound catches attention of many. Before we go further, a little brief on what exactly is the Royal Enfield. A motor company based in Chenn...
In the earlier posts I mentioned about the Bollywood factor in setting a trend and how popular it gets among the masses. But, there is a segment who don't believe in following the latest trends and instead prefer creating their own design or style that would reflect their personality, albeit at a cost.The youth want to personalise their design by creating 'brand me', so it can be customised shoes, bags, outfits or buying off-the-shelf products, in order to stand out from the masses. Meghana M...
Its interesting to know various points of view when it comes to design hype. For me, every time I think of those two words, I remember a particular incident in my life. Few years ago, I had a tough time deciding if I should buy a Creative Zen Vision: M or an Apple iPod.
At that time the Apple iPod was a rage, it still is, except today we have the iPod touch. But for me I finally chose the Vision M because of the host of features it had to offer, as compared to an iPod. But many of my fr...
Tattooing is another hype that is gaining pace in Mumbai, thanks to the resident film industry, Bollywood. According to a trend report, the concept of “Cool Tattoos” came through mainstream Bollywood movie celebrities, instead of an underground/alternative route. Tattoos are considered to be cool and a fashion accessory among the youth, although most of the time it is unacceptable to parents.
To state an example of the Bollywood influence, Sanjay Dutt, a popular actor, has got don...
A major trend setter in terms of fashion, in the city today would be the Indian film industry or better known as Bollywood. Celebrities spotted in a particular outfit in a film, hyped by the media, transcends into a fashion statement for the youth. For instance, actor Ranbir Kapoor's cartoon-themed t-shirts in the movie Wake Up Sid, or actress Priyanka Chopra dressed in shorts and mini skirts in the movie Dostana, made these attire most appealing to them.
The fashion consc...
