Dress your best with warm and sustainable choices this year. By Khushbu Kirti
It's officially the time of the year when you're capable of melting at night, and burning in the day. Too much? Well, with us embarking on a very fresh start, with the coming of 2022, it's high time we make warm but fashionable choices. With slow fashion trending, we're glad people are making environment-friendly choices, whilst not compromising on the style quotient.
It's never too late to add colour, style and joy to our lives and our wardrobe. And so, here is a smart list of warm options by the best of brands that want you to dress your A-game:
Long coats by United Colors of Benetton
Practically embellishing anything you put on inside - dresses, skirts, jeans, ethnic - the Lapel Coat with a Tie-up is your best friend accompanying you throughout the cold season.
The long diagonal wool cloth is not only extremely layered and lined inside, but also very smooth on the skin.
The puff detail on the shoulder makes one look chic and gives a professional touch at the same time. With buttons complementing its style, one can choose to use the belt or keep it open, flaunting a dress with slacks and boots inside.
Another option is the stylish Solid Coat With Welt Pockets. The woolen coat is an A-line fit and is doubly breasted. The thick lining inside makes it warm and comfortable. The stitch detail at the lapel/neck only augments the look.
Handwoven wool by Jaypore
The Black Handwoven Bhujodi Wool Shawl with intricate mirror-work is the major beauty element added to your traditional wear. Be it a silk suit, a saree or lehenga, the draped shawl will deliver both warmth and style.
A win-win on making sustainable fashion choices, the merino-wool shawl is handcrafted by the award-winning artisan family of Vankar Pratap from the Kutch region in Gujarat. The 500-years old craft of Bhujodi is carefully woven into this resplendent shawl, with a motif vocabulary inspired by Lord Shiva’s damru.
Jackets at Uniqlo
The Ultra Light Down Vest, in attractive colours, is the trendy design one needs this winter! With anti-rounded collars, these jackets are water resistant and ideal for active wear. The rounded collar present creates a puffy and contoured shape.
Their ULD Vest, is, like the name suggests, ultra-warm and light. It can be both worn as inner and outer wear, depending on how warm you want to be! Yet again, it matches well with anything and everything.
Uniqlo's Extra Fine Merino Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater is a sleek, body-hugging ribbed knit. It flatters the curves and is easy to mix and match. The sweater looks great alone or paired with a parka.
Co-ord sets at Dalchinii
Who says you have to compromise on style while layering?
These eco-friendly and colourful co-ord sets are fit both for the night and day, suits both the casual and professional lifestyle.
Say no to fast fashion with Dalchinii's Ambroisa - their durable three-piece which is set to elevate your styling this new year.
Pashmina by Looms of Ladakh
A yet another sustainable choice,
Looms of Ladakh, a luxury cooperative brand, has introduced new additions to their winter collection.
Heralding straight from the authenticity of Ladakhi culture, these soft pashmina shawls, in varied hues, are fabrics for a utilitarian purpose.
Their management sees participation of herder-artisan member owners. The Changpas of Changthang are custodians of centuries old way of life practising transhumance with their herds of pashmina goats and yaks.
Let these strokes of colour, eye-catching designs, fascinating prints become the perfect excuse to step outside and soldier Covid and the cold! Let's make our winter wardrobes this year bold, beautiful and optimistic.