Don’t tell us that your favourite form of taking a break from work isn’t all about trawling shopping sites and discovering new labels and services on the world wide web; it's ours, for sure. We’re putting good use to our favourite pastime and bringing you the best of our shopping and lifestyle discoveries every week.
11-11
11-11 and its sister company Korra jeans are committed to ethical, sustainable fashion. We love their 'seed to stitch' philosophy, which promotes the use of indigenous textiles and dyes using local labour, not only creating incredible products but also strengthening communities and improving peoples' lives in the process.
11-11 offers a variety of tunics, shirts, jackets and accessories for both men and women, while Korra Jeans makes bespoke jeans using khadi denim and natural indigo dye. We love their current collection which makes that light and breezy summer look achievable even in the sweltering Delhi’s summer, all the while making the world a better a place.
Where: Shop online here and here, or pop into their store, Grey Gardens, in Hauz Khas Village
Price: Starting at INR 4,500
Brown Boy
We love the funky handprinted bow ties and smart-casual T-shirts Brown Boy is best known for. Started by Prateek Kayan a few years ago as a passion project, Brown Boy is committed to fair trade and sustainable fashion—so rest assured, you’ll be doing your bit for the society while still looking like a baller.
Head on over to their website to stock up on handcrafted organic cotton tees, tanks, boxer shorts, and bow ties.
Where: Shop online here
Price: Starting at INR 1,600
Follow them on instagram here.
Ka-Sha
Ka Sha is all about bold, layered, simultaneously contrasting and harmonious self expression. We love their flowing garments and bright tie & dye prints, with each piece being a uniquely handmade product. Of course, they’re sustainable and community-oriented {we got your karma’s back, yo!} and use local products and labour for all their products.
Where: Shop online here
Contact: Write to info@ka-sha.in
Price: Starting at INR 5,300
Follow them on Instagram here and Facebook here.
Acara
We love Acara’s edgy, block printed pieces. Combining traditional fabrics and prints with contemporary design, this sustainable brand offers a variety of made-to-order pieces. We adore the hand-embroidery on this block printed dress, and this jumpsuit is to die for, too!
Contact: +91 8450912342, or write to houseofacara@gmail.com
Price: Starting at INR 4,000
Featured image courtesy: acara_designs