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In the mood to THE OFFICE (AUSTRALIA) (AMAZON PRIME VIDEO)

Net-Flicks and Chill? While there is contention as to
whether the UK or American
version of The Office is the
funnier or better iteration,
Mahmood Hossain’s picks of the most binge-worthy releases on the Australians are throwing

Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO Go. their hat in to the ring. Starring
Felicity Ward as the new
CTRL (NETFLIX)
managing director of Flinley
Craddick – a packaging company
Netflix India has remained consistent with its – the show’s plot revolves
original programming, providing one entertainer around keeping her branch alive
after another, and CTRL is sure to be yet another and running for the foreseeable future. The series features an ensemble cast made
hit. Starring Ananya Pandey and Vihaan Samat, of Australian and New Zealand comedic talents, all of which play as disgruntled
this psychological thriller questions our reality, and employees tolerating their boss’ outlandish antics in survival mode. The eight-episode
revolves around our obsession with digital content series follows similar versions aired in France, Canada, India and other countries, and
and connection. The story begins with a beloved is based on the BBC Studios format.
couple who share nearly every waking moment on
social media, which leads to a public breakup and Release Date: 18 October
terrible consequences. Showing the dark side of
sharing too much knowledge and data, the film makes

us question if we truly have control of our devices HASAN MINHAJ: OFF WITH HIS HEAD (NETFLIX)
and actions, or if we are the ones being controlled.
Release Date: 4 October After the brief controversy of his last stand-up
on Netflix, and following on the heels of The

King’s Jester (2022) and Homecoming King
THE FRANCHISE (HBO GO)
(2017) specials, Hasan Minhaj’s new stand-up
Off With His Head premiers globally later this

This HBO Original series is sure to deliver entertaining month. The two-time Peabody Award winner
takes on what happens behind the scenes of an unloved is back on stage tackling politics, ill-advised self-
superhero franchise. The comedy series shines a light improvement and the various life challenges with

on the chaotic nature of the filmmaking process for a his children and aging parents. The special was
big-budget film that continues to fight for its place in an filmed at San Jose Civic in San Jose, California;

unruly cinematic universe. With a few familiar faces and directed by Tyler Banin; and executive-produced
solid casting, Executive Producer Sam Mendes, known for by Prashanth Venkataramanujam and Hasan
being the Academy Award-winning director of American Minhaj himself.
Beauty (1999) and 1917 (2019); pilot writer Jon Brown, who
wrote for the hit show Succession (2018-2023); and the Release Date: 22 October
showrunners are sure to only add to the success of HBO
with this intelligent comedy.
Release Date: 6 October
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Make sure that the cloth is only damp and not dripping wet.

4. Repeat this method multiple times if you don’t see the mould going away.
Aparna Sharma gives advice on how
Other Types of Damage
you can thrift luxury bags and leather
Obviously, mould is not the only issue with leather bags. Other types of damage may
products, and restore them. include issues with the zipper, which can easily be fixed at a local shop. Some may

have a slight tear, and the best way to cover this is through patches. You can buy
patches from craft stores or DIY crochet or threadwork patches by yourself. There
There has been an increase in second-hand couture items in the market, which I’ve are so many scraps you will get for free in tailor shops, and you can cut them into
personally seen in vintage and luxury thrift stores. While they may show slight signs a heart shape or any other shape you like, and glue them on to the damaged area.
of damage or use, they are still in a condition to be reused. Some of these thrift stores Some bags may not have any major damage, but may look worn out and dull. These

might offer to restore it for you, or you can negotiate a good price instead. If the store can be easily fixed by polishing them with leather polish, which you can find in any

doesn’t offer to restore it for you, you can look for bag spas and luxury restoration shop which sells leather goods.
stores in Bangkok which will do it for you, or do it yourself:
I live between India and Bangkok, and I personally feel that the leather restoration

DIY Restoration of Thrifted Luxury Items and repair industry is more accessible and affordable in India, but you can find many

cobblers on the roadside in Bangkok too who can help in polishing and fixing mild

There are multiple ways to do this by yourself. My daughter recently picked up an

old leather bag from the thrift store and she gave it new life. She took old necklaces damages. There are also many different blogs on the internet which show the usage
of different methods. For example, some people use vinegar, mild detergent, or

from my wardrobe and added them as charms. She also crocheted some fun patches
baby shampoo.
and charms to add to her bag. The art is in creating a new look while maintaining the
original charm of the bag, whether it’s Chanel or otherwise – this not only gives the Basically, if we put on our creative hats, it’s easy to restore old luxury instead of

bag a sleek new look, it also adds uniqueness and your individual touch. The trick sending them to landfills. You can also get these bags at a fraction of the original
is to understand the aesthetic well enough to get the perfect blend of the original cost, and thrifting luxury and restoring it can become a more popular trend if we
look and the restoration, while ensuring that you still retain the original value of can understand that it is easy to maintain the original look while we try to creatively
the luxury item. restore it.
Dealing with Mould
I have an old Louis Vuitton bag which has attracted a lot of mould recently. Usually, Aparna Sharma is a non-conformist who believes that fashion must become a
when you store your leather bag in a cupboard where there is not enough sunlight, it force for good and style must meet sustainability. She breaks down the
has higher chances of developing mould – one of the issues with leather products. While nuances of slow fashion and how we can stay stylish without being trendy.
my husband insisted I take it to a bag spa, I decided to do it myself. The musty smell
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