A PLAYFUL SIDE OF TRADITIONS

We all love the quirkiness of graphics. To elaborate, I take your yes in agreeing with the idea of adoring colorful  kitschy and playful graphics on tees, cushions, bags, accessories, stationary, coffee mugs etc. After all, colors are what that makes the scene funky and happy-going. So, what if this idea mixes with the traditional attire of Indian women. The sari. This implies that saris would be graphical too. They will be colorful  quirky graphical and playful.

That’s exactly what Play Clan did. Known for quirky graphics in their wide range of products, Play Clan recently launched a collection of saris called “The Play Clan Sari Edition” at the Will India Fashion Week for spring/summer 2013.

Welding neon and playfulness in Indian characters, tribal looks, neon-ised geometry and phulkari,  the saris are no more just a boring six-yard long garment after their post-fluorescent treatment. The younger generation now has reasons to get into the tradition attire. Besides, there are smarter ways to style them as Play Clan highlights them in their shoot. Have a look at their collection. They can be bought from their online store at Rs. 14995/-. Totally worth it!

Images: Play Clan

Cheers

Pranita

DRESS WITH NO RULES- MEN

Clothing styles have evolved, intersected and influenced our breathe today. With a growing liberal attitude, there hardly seems to be a rule-book made which defines dress codes for us. Be it men or women, everything is loved if it looks good on you. The important thing about it is- you look good when you are comfortable in it.

Roaming around the streets of Bangalore, I could sense liberty by the way men dress today. The mantra is being confident and comfortable. I could not feel anything but happy to explore so many interesting men who gave up looking for high fashion and instead made them a brand.

Accessorizing beard with beads, tattoos on the body, men carrying raw totes with loud messages on them, wearing printed shirts, decking in leather vests and bags, printed pants nowhere close to the blue and black stripes or checks... These were the finds of liberal men. 

The expression of connecting fashion with the self- not influenced by the trends or forecasts, but by the inner soul. You might love music or you might hum mantras, you might practise yoga or you  might be a lazy ass- each character shall be expressed uninfluenced. 

Cheers

Pranita

Prints on the move.

Prints on the move (I mean) Printed pants is a trend all fabulous, colorful and playful already noticeable this season. Street smart style has always been influencing runways and all the major fashion trends. So have printed pants. Choose your style- palazzos, harems, dhoti pants or straight fitted pants.

Quickly Printed tips:

• Mute them with solid tees and shirts to get a subtle look.
• Pair them up with bold jackets and high heels to turn back the crowd.
• Accessorize with metallic neck pieces and rings and cuffs or glam it up.
• Mix prints with a printed scarf to camouflage your looks. 

Romantic Floral Printed Pants with a solid white blouse. 

Abstract Patterned Printed Dhoti Pants

Subtle Scarf Printed Palazzo Pants

Yellow printed Dhoti Pants

Ditsy Floral Printed Pants

Cheers,
Pranita

FRUE.

FRUE- The correct way of answering a True and False Question. :)

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FOR THE LOVE OF COMICS!

com·ic/ˈkämik/

A book, which every child reads without being told.

A word of which the meaning they do not actually know.

I take it as default that all of you have grown up reading comics in your childhood. I recall my brother eating up bundles of Nagraj, Doga, Chacha Chaudhary, Billoo, Super commando Dhruv, Vikram aur Betal and many more while lazing around during summer vacations. I could just understand Pinky then! :/

The Transition- from comic strips to everywhere

Ever wondered how beautiful it is to realise the existence of comic characters in this kinetic world. Graphics and technology has taken this childhood memoir to a completely new level. The Spiderman can jump up and down the buildings to save lives in the movies and you can play as Mario to rescue Princess Peach in the X box. Depiction of the Chitra-Katha in the super-coolest way!

Whatever age we are in, the comic genre would always interest us.

Comic Con India held an exhibition in Bangalore this weekend in lieu of promotion and preservation of comics and graphic arts. I got a chance to meet all my childhood comic crushes. Besides, a pool of some geniuses with their unique ways to depicting stories through graphics.

Love for mooches, Indian humor, characters from Ramayana and Mahabharata, the pirates of the Caribbean and all hallucinating colors depicted through different mediums of graphics – a motley of all the fantasy, adventure, power and fun one could ever think of. No wonder, graphics is the new generation. Conor McCreery once quoted, ‘Comics are not a genre. They are a medium that encompasses every genre.’

The dictionary meanings of COMIC.

Encounters with Shiva, G.I.Joe and the pirate of the Caribbean.

Joker smiles the deadly style.

People spotted wearing clothes and accessories inspired from Comics and Graphic art.

Various graphics and illustrations on a notebook, bag and tee shirts.

Comes back the love for mustaches! Moochi moochi love. Turns out, its just not me!

Here is my Childhood crush- the Super Mario

Look what I explored- Dora the Explorer!

PHOTOS- Ankit Sabharwal

Cheers

Pranita

At Sunday Soul Sante : Time to Flea again!

This Sunday was the day for Sunday soul santé- a popular flea market for the creative, quirky, innovative designer brands and upcoming labels to exhibit their work from all over the country.  People creating new ideas from all the categories - be it arts, graphics, up-cycling of used products, totally handmade stuff, quick do it yourself (DIY) things, funky fashion accessories to smart home products or unique smart products. You could see everything at the same place. The fashion show and music bands playing later in night were the perfect way to wind up the event.

Here are some captured recommendations for you people from the flea market Sunday Soul Sunday.

PS: You can find links to almost all the design labels in the captions

Activities at the event

Indian Dog Adoption Center put a stall for adoption of stray dogs.

Little Matilda coloring the bamboo sticks. By United Arts Society.

All about art, crafts and graphics

From paintings and doodles to illustrations and products, you wouldn't miss any of it.

Graphicurry has some amazing caricatures of popular personalities

Marylin Monroe by Graphicurry 

The most adorable doodles by Alicia Souza - turned into stationary, kids tees etc.

Handpainted canvas by Gamut Art Studio

Madhubani inspired trunk bvy Neha Karmakar

Big size Wooden Murals by Indumathi and Chaitra

Pretty petals out of tissues- flowers by Pooja Batra

Crafty pop up greeting cards and customized stationary gifts
from Shades of Emotion

Fashion Accessories

Bags, shoes, earrings, necklaces- all beautifully handcrafted which makes you want all of it!

Neon Handcuffs by Nine Box

Handcrafted Jewelry by Carolz Jewelry

3D paper earrings by Ananyah

Quirky clutches by Poppuri from Surat

Handpainted Tote bags by Creo

Message tess by 642 stitches- a sports and entertainment company

I heart these painted shoes by Spirited Souls from Kolkata

Ethnic Laptop bags by Living Art

Upcycled paper earrings by Chammak Challo- cool maal

Sexy ballerinas by Color Tree

Animated Indian Characters- Laxmi and Hanuman by In Divine Interest

Feather and leather accessories by No Strings Attached.

Design Products and Home Accessories

These products are going to give your home a makeover with their dandy and thoughtful character.

Graphic and Pop lampshades by Poppuri from Surat

Hand-illustrated photo frames by Creo

Color blocked Lampshades by Purple Turtles.

Up cycled Origami Lampshades by Earth Wave
A new concept of Eco friendly Design

Funny Fridge magnets at Quirko

Mustache Hanger at Quirko- an online store

Screen Printed Buddha inspired cushion covers by Living Art

Paper cut art by Cult Art from Mumbai

Minimal design, Newsprint Oriented products by Coppy Cat

Connect to Mobile Telephones by Giftyaar.com

Everything for your garden by Green Essence

WLCI college had a stall put up of handmade products by students and faculty.

Hope the pictures took your breathe away! ;)

Cheers,

Pranita