Don#39;t we all love stalking our Instagram feed for fun ideas and new initiatives? From celeb handles that make us envy their selfie skills to #OOTD suggesions by our favourite fashionistas and even quirky insta-commerce brands (yes, they exist!) – the social media giant is more than just a random way to kill time. In fact, it has become a legit gateway for young entrepreneurs to start showcasing and eventually selling their products including some popular names like The Jodi Life and Cord, which have since branched out to websites of their own. We think it#39;s a great way to connect to a young audience and regularly find awesome brands there to satiate our shopping bug, so here are the six accessory newbies on Instagram that will help brighten up your damp monsoon. Keep those credit cards handy!
Crochita India
An endeavour started in 2014 by Joyita Dey and Arka Chatterjee, this Kolkata-based brand is an accessory lover#39;s paradise. If it’s an unforgettable statement piece you’re looking for – neckpieces, earrings, ear cuffs, coin purses, rings – you’ll find them right here. As a bonus, they also do customised products on request. Just follow them and start shopping.
We Love: Their dreamcatcher feather earrings
Cost: Rs 150 onwards
Shop here
Regium
Regium in Latin literally translates to royalty and that is exactly how this brand will make you feel. Be it quirky phone covers or an array of watches, Regium offers a collection with class. Watch out for their shield reflectors and personalised rakhis.
We Love: The PU leather rodeo choker
Cost: Rs 199 onwards
Shop here
The Red Box
Popular among fashion enthusiasts, The Red Box is a treasure trove of all things fancy (read bling) and fun. They take pride in treating patrons to pieces that are anything but boring with hair clips, bracelets, neckpieces, earrings, sunglasses and the works.
We Love: Their Kiss Me rings
Cost: Rs 75 onwards
Shop here
Oliviadar
Olivia Dar came to India in 1998, fell in love and never left. She has learnt from the varied influences and culture of our country, and is giving back to its people with fashion that is handmade. Showing pure artistry, he erxquisite handwoven bags, chokers and beaded earrings are a hit. In fact, her brand will make you fall in love with everything Indian all over again.
We Love: The Maxi Eugene bag
Cost: Rs 1,000 onwards
Shop here
Shoplune
If you swear by the bohemian spirit, then Shoplune is THE place to be! Home to delicate and aesthetic accessories, this brand has everything from headpieces to dainty rings and even multiple chains as well as dainty anklets. Regularly flaunted by celebs, their products have been spotted on style icons like Deepika Padukone, Padma Lakshmi, Sonam Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Get your fill of modern, minimal and nomadic right here.
We Love: The Tamira Moon Charm Body Chain
Cost: Rs 500 onwards
Shop here
La Glits
This Delhi-based company will take care of all your bauble needs with its collection of striking neckpieces and watches. They also have a pretty cool range of footwear and bags to keep you on trend, even with changing styles and seasons.
We Love: Their signature sunnies
Cost: Rs 400 onwards
Shop here
Don#39;t we all love stalking our Instagram feed for fun ideas and new initiatives? From celeb handles that make us envy their selfie skills to #OOTD suggesions by our favourite fashionistas and even quirky insta-commerce brands (yes, they exist!) – the social media giant is more than just a random way to kill time. In fact, it has become a legit gateway for young entrepreneurs to start showcasing and eventually selling their products including some popular names like The Jodi Life and Cord, which have since branched out to websites of their own. We think it#39;s a great way to connect to a young audience and regularly find awesome brands there to satiate our shopping bug, so here are the six accessory newbies on Instagram that will help brighten up your damp monsoon. Keep those credit cards handy!
Crochita India
An endeavour started in 2014 by Joyita Dey and Arka Chatterjee, this Kolkata-based brand is an accessory lover#39;s paradise. If it’s an unforgettable statement piece you’re looking for – neckpieces, earrings, ear cuffs, coin purses, rings – you’ll find them right here. As a bonus, they also do customised products on request. Just follow them and start shopping.
We Love: Their dreamcatcher feather earrings
Cost: Rs 150 onwards
Shop here
Regium
Regium in Latin literally translates to royalty and that is exactly how this brand will make you feel. Be it quirky phone covers or an array of watches, Regium offers a collection with class. Watch out for their shield reflectors and personalised rakhis.
We Love: The PU leather rodeo choker
Cost: Rs 199 onwards
Shop here
The Red Box
Popular among fashion enthusiasts, The Red Box is a treasure trove of all things fancy (read bling) and fun. They take pride in treating patrons to pieces that are anything but boring with hair clips, bracelets, neckpieces, earrings, sunglasses and the works.
We Love: Their Kiss Me rings
Cost: Rs 75 onwards
Shop here
Oliviadar
Olivia Dar came to India in 1998, fell in love and never left. She has learnt from the varied influences and culture of our country, and is giving back to its people with fashion that is handmade. Showing pure artistry, he erxquisite handwoven bags, chokers and beaded earrings are a hit. In fact, her brand will make you fall in love with everything Indian all over again.
We Love: The Maxi Eugene bag
Cost: Rs 1,000 onwards
Shop here
Shoplune
If you swear by the bohemian spirit, then Shoplune is THE place to be! Home to delicate and aesthetic accessories, this brand has everything from headpieces to dainty rings and even multiple chains as well as dainty anklets. Regularly flaunted by celebs, their products have been spotted on style icons like Deepika Padukone, Padma Lakshmi, Sonam Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Get your fill of modern, minimal and nomadic right here.
We Love: The Tamira Moon Charm Body Chain
Cost: Rs 500 onwards
Shop here
La Glits
This Delhi-based company will take care of all your bauble needs with its collection of striking neckpieces and watches. They also have a pretty cool range of footwear and bags to keep you on trend, even with changing styles and seasons.
We Love: Their signature sunnies
Cost: Rs 400 onwards
Shop here
Written Directed By: Saif Hyder Hasan
Artists: Shekhar Suman, Deepti Naval
Wrapped around the love story of Sahir Ludhianvi and Amrita Pritam, Ek Mulaqat is infused with accentuated literary references, nazms and poetry of this towering duo.
The narration is based in Delhi and opens with Amrita getting a trunk call from Mumbai. She doesn’t know anyone in that city. As she shares a soul-sharing conversation with Sahir, she wonders who had called her. Watch the play take a musical entanglement as it captures unrequited love and a relationship full of pathos.
Entry: Rs 500-1500
Tickets available on bookmyshow.com
With Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist charged with assessing the sanity of Agnes and accused of murdering her newborn, the play gains momentum as The Mother Superior determinedly keeps young Agnes from the doctor, arousing Livingstone’s suspicious further as to the culpability of the senior nun.
Find out who killed the infant and fathered the tiny victim in this thrilling and dramatic narration.
Entry: Rs 500
Join the pop/rock cover band Kover That as they take you back in time. A series of Mumbai-based metal bands will also be collaborating with them as they pay tribute to the Heavy Metal Giants ‘Iron Maiden’.
Kover That is a Mumbai-based four-piece cover band which is a culmination of seasoned musicians who share the passion of playing popular cover sets and medleys as they collaborate with artists. Expect a fan-filled crowd at their powerhouse performance this Thursday!
Entry: Rs 750
Tickets available on bookmyshow.com
We’re giving you another reason to head to Starbucks, and enjoy the lively summer spirit in an extra special way! Awesome Thursdays are back with exciting performances from well-known artists. This week, comedy star Sapan Verma will entertain you with his hilarious one-liners and unmatched wit. Don’t miss this experience!
Director: Vishaal Asrani, Jiji Subi
Watch the story of Cinderella, a simple village girl who lives with her mean step-mom and two step-sisters. All she dreams of is living a happy life, but will she get her ‘happily ever after’?
In this quintessential fairy tale with elements of magic, step- mother and fairy godfather, watch her in brilliantly designed costumes and foot-tapping music as she achieves the impossible!
Entry: Rs 750
Tickets available on bookmyshow.com
In honour of International Beer Day, Andheri-based pub and brewery Brewbot will be hosting a two-day craft beer festival. Patrons can look forward to sampling around 20 different types of craft beers by participating breweries such as Doolally Taproom, Independence Brewing Company and Effingut Brewerkz from Pune, and Gateway Brewing Co, White Owl Brewery, as well as Brewbot from Mumbai. Also on offer is a beer-infused menu with pub-friendly food such as sliders, poutine, fries and a live barbecue counter. Guests will also be able to participate in tours of the brewery.
Tickets: Rs 500
Tickets available at Instamojo.com
Mumbai-based rock band Kairos will pay tribute to popular band Maroon 5, known for their catchy melodies. The 6-piece band will perform popular hits such as #39;She Will Be Loved#39;, #39;This Love#39;, #39;Payphone#39;, #39;One More Night#39;, #39;Won#39;t Go Home Without You#39; among others.
Entry: Free
Ramil Ganjoo is a Mumbai-based music composer and singer/songwriter. He has recently released his debut EP Clueless and a music video for his track #39;Flight#39;. He will be performing a set of both originals and covers, along with band members Pranil Desai on guitars and Ishpal Chhabra on percussion.
Entry: Free
In his third solo exhibition, artist Parag Tandel showcases a series of sculptures cast in resin that represent shapes and colours from memories of his childhood. As a member of Mumbai’s Koli community, his works reflect the change in the seascape of the city over the years and focus on ideas of ecology and migration through the vivid imagery of sea creatures, both real and imagined. The sculptures invoke a mystical, almost mythical representation of underwater life, and prompt the viewer to think about how these changes may affect our immediate future.
Curated by Justin Ponmay, Travelling in Two Boats at the Same Time is a multi-artist exhibition that explores simultaneity in contemporaneity, looking at practices – in the manner of facial symmetry – that mirror and rival each other through binary positions along a timeline. The exhibition will feature works by Gieve Patel, Sudhir Patwardhan, Bhupen Khakhar, Ghulam Mohammed Sheikh, Nalini Malani, Vivan Sundaram, Jyothi Basu, NN Rimzon, G Ravinder Reddy and Dhruva Mistry.
If you were planning to spend International Beer Day bar hopping around in honour of your favourite brew, then Andheri’s Brewbot has made the logistics simpler for you, thanks to their Craft Beer Weekender. Spread over August 6th and 7th, they will host five breweries from around the state, with around 20 different types of craft brews on offer. Hic hic hurray, indeed!
In keeping with the theme of the festival – unity – the 5,000 sq ft space will accommodate beer garden-style community tables. The idea, we’re told, is to encourage people to look beyond standard OTC beers and learn to appreciate the nuances of craft brews and folks behind them. Participating breweries include Independence Brewing Company, Doolally Taproom and Effingut Brewerkz from Pune along with Mumbai’s Gateway Brewing Co, White Owl Brewery and of course, Brewbot. Whether you’re a confirmed craft beer snob or a cautious newbie, there’s plenty to sample – from German Hefeweizen and IPAs to stouts, porters, ciders and meads. You’ll also get a chance to vote for their favourite style, after which each brewery will prepare their own version, creating the first crowdsourced craft brew. You can also dig into beer-infused pub grub such as sliders, hot dogs, poutine and fries, or pick something from the live BBQ counter.
To keep spirits high, the team has also partnered with Sony Music to curate a special playlist divided into three different moods that will run through the day – expect to sing along to some classic and alt rock favourites. You’ll also be able to go on tours of the brewery, and can learn the finer points of beer making as well as try out a few samples. So bring out those beer tinted glasses and get ready for an ale-good time!
When: August 6th to 7th, noon to 11.30 pm
Azeem Banatwalla is the proverbial jack of all trades and master of puns. An engineer-turned-writer-turned-comedian, he specializes in intelligent, observational stand-up comedy and is popular on the Indian club circuit with over 150 public shows. Nitin Mirani is a Dubai based international stand-up comedian who performs extensively at various venues around the world. He also launched his solo show Komic Sutra which attracted rave reviews. To date he has performed with some of comedy’s biggest names and frequently appears on TV and radio as well. Catch them live, for a relaxed evening of rib tickling laughter!
Entry : Rs.500
Treat your taste buds with your favorite Longest Long Island Iced Tea (LLIIT) at Colaba Social, be it classic, toxic or exotic. And the second one will be on Social!
LLIIT was invented in 2014 and has been treating people ever since. You can also try other exclusive drinks of Colaba and relish the monsoon season with a zing!
Entry: Free
For more information, call 022 2282 8484
The event is an on-site interaction between the existing infrastructure within the Chemould gallery and Sheetal Gattani, a renowned Indian artist. The marriage between these two elements-the imposing pillars of the gallery and Gattani’s experimentation with forms will provide a canvas for her drawings lit with fibre optics.
Experience this rendition of contemporary landscape with Gattani, who is known for working on mediums and ideas away from drawings and canvas. She thinks in the form of forms and space.
Kalasiddhi is a painting exhibition, presenting the artworks of a group of iconic artists. The exhibition is based on the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha, depicting him in different forms and a variety of mediums, and using materials from canvas and fibre to metals.
Featuring around 75 works of art by 14 painters and sculptors, attend this exhibition showcasing the whole shebang of art forms, followed by demonstrations and workshops by well-known artists.
(Registration for demonstrations and workshops)
Musicians Uday Benedal, Sankarshan Kini and Ashwin Andrew comprise the Whirling Kalapas. The trio#39;s music can be described as introspective and quirky acoustic pop and features a sound that is vocally rich and incorporates diverse instruments such as the acoustic guitar, violin, mandolin, keyboard, and assorted percussion. Benegal is best known for being the frontman of rock band Indus Creed, Sankarshan Kini is a multi-instrumentalist and veteran session musician, and Ashwin Andres is a bass guitarist and drummer who is also trained in classical piano.
Jishnu Guha aka Short Round is an independent folk-rock musician who has played with several well-known Indian artists including Siddharth Basrur and Ox7gen. His knack lies in elevating simple arrangements and melodies into emotionally charged anthems.
Entry: Free
Abishek Chandran aka Fat Yellow Moon is a singer-songwriter from Mumbai. Lacking formal training, he learnt to play the guitar organically and developed a unique composition style, playing with different shapes to form various chords that he uses in his songwriting. Expect a set featuring fresh sounds and an offbeat style.
Entry: Rs 500 (full cover)
Vachan Chinappa is a Bangalore-based DJ who has been instrumental in nurturing the drum #39;n#39; bass scene in the city. After a successful stint at Bacchus, he continues to spin energetic sets at nightlife spot pebble.
Tarqeeb is the moniker of Delhi-based Ashish Jose.His sets feature deep, groovy bass-lines, dark atmospheres and a trajectory that ultimately crescendos into high energy dance music. Coming from a metal and psychedelic trance background, his sets innately include a generous dose of live sampling and layering with an overall eclectic vibe.