Delhiites were recently introduced to the concept of swapping clothes. While some found it fascinating, others were not so excited about the idea of second-hand clothes Dhanmill compound in South Delhi that is known for its boutique appeal and a line-up of alternate retail spaces recently held a fashion swap that was one of its […]

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Patriot visits a block print unit to get an insight into the life of a craftsman who has dedicated his life to the traditional art of block printing More often than not, the stories that are widely discussed and spoken about in the fashion circuit around the world are that of revolutionary brands and how […]

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With all the talk about sustainability in clothing, are we being negligent by dumping our old clothes for just a minor defect that can be fixed easily by the tailor in our local market? The urge to buy a new outfit is difficult to resist, especially if one is surfing apparel shops online, which is […]

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Sometimes it pays for fashion brands to avoid the designer’s name and pick one with a global appeal – or one that is not easily slotted Pero, Aekatri, SWGT. They may sound like Italian brands, but they belong to Indian designers who have cleverly steered clear of using their own names as brandnames. Pero, a […]

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Delhi’s local street markets are filled with second-hand clothes that both vendors and buyers term as export surplus In stark contrast to the posh exteriors of Sarojini Nagar market, are the multitude of shops that sell second-hand clothes there in the guise of exported garments. This market is definitely the go-to place for the Capital’s […]

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Technology is now working its magic on fashion by making clothes a control unit for our electronic devices. With smart clothing, you can now make calls by an easy swipe on your jacket cuff The changes in textiles and fashion have many times, been seen as a reflection of the advancement made through the years. […]

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Commuting on the last mile to Dilshad Garden was a pain for Ghaziabad residents till the Red Line finally reached Rajendra Nagar My grandparents moved to Delhi after their marriage from a village near Karnal when my granny decided that she was not going to make cowdung cakes for the rest of her life. We […]

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For the past few weeks, Kashmiris have faced unprecedented backlash in the country. Patriot meets craftsmen in Delhi who try and continue their work amidst the cloud that hangs As someone who has been to Kashmir as a young college student on an assignment to understand and document the lives of craftsmen there, I can […]

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