Page 8 - Masala Lite Issue 157 January 2024
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8     FASHION






















              Adorable ethnic ensembles for your
                           little trendsetters.


                               BY AYUSH MADAN

                                                                                                               BIBA
                 s the second leg of the Indian wedding season kicks off, everyone is
                 looking forward to dressing their children up in cute little lehengas,
                 bitesize kurtas, and other miniature traditional garb. There was a time                       A  well-established brand catering
        when a wedding would call for a dedicated shopping trip to India, but with many                        specifically towards ethnic wear for girls,
        fashion houses and couture brands now offering speedy international shipping,                          Biba has an elegant and intricate line of
        all the same quality options are available to you right from your couch. Here                          kurta sets and lehengas. For girls aged 2-15
        are six brands to choose from for the best Indian ethnic wear for kids, which                          years, Biba offers three collections: casual,
        are either available in Thailand or will ship to the Kingdom.                                          festive, and summer breeze. Each one is
                                                                                                               made of different blends of fabrics, with
                                                                                                               the summer collection items being more
                                                                                                               breathable, and festive items including
                                          LITTLE MUFFET                                                        more formal and colourful dresses. Their
                                                                                                               products are affordable for the quality they
                                         The online store dedicated to all the                                 guarantee, and their policies are also flexible
                                          mothers  who toss the house upside                                   with an easy 15-day return. Combined with
                                          down looking for the perfect outfit, Little                          their flat USD 25 international shipping fee,
                                          Muffet is known for its inspiring and trendy                         Biba is an excellent option to find dresses
                                          collection of traditional clothing. Created                          for your little ones. www.biba.in
                                          by former banker Anchal Dhanuka, the site
                                          offers worldwide shipping and clothes for           MANYAVAR MOHEY
                                          children aged 0-15 years. Their bestsellers
                                          are bright and colorful kurtis, floral printed   Manyavar Mohey has been a household
                                          shararas, and stylish pleated palazzos.   name for traditional wear since it was
                                          Furthermore, their wide range of sizes even   founded in 2008. Now with Bollywood
                                          extends to adults, meaning you can easily   stars like Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh
                                          pick up matching outfits for you and your
                                          children. www.littlemuffet.com     being attached to the brand, it has led to
                                                                             an explosion in popularity in recent years.
                                                                             Catered towards boys between the ages
                                                                             of 2-14 years, their products are known for
                                                                             quality craftsmanship and a varied range
                                                                             of options. Manyavar has selections of
                                                                             studded sherwanis, stylish kurta pajama
                      RASHNI COLLECTIONS                                     sets, and sleek Indo-Western sets that
                                                                             would be perfect for any special occasion.
        Rashni Doowa first started selling Indian                            www.mayavar.com
        fashion in a small streetside shop in
        Bangkok over 30 years ago. Today, she
        runs two branches of Rashni Collections:
        one in India Emporium and the other in
        China World. Now, it’s a one stop shop for
        those looking for affordable and readymade
        desi wear, catering to men, women, and
        children.  You can order her dresses online
        by contacting her team on her website.
        Alternatively, you can also visit the store
        for your little tots to try on the clothes in
        person.www.rashnicollections.com


                                                                                                               PERNIA’S POP-UP SHOP

                                           AZA                                                                 Founded by stylist and fashion entrepreneur
                                                                                                               Pernia Qureshi, Pernia’s Pop-up Shop
                                           Meaning ‘desire’ in Sanskrit, Aza, founded                          is an upscale fashion marketplace which
                                           in 2005 by Dr. Alka Nishar, is a luxury                             sells designer clothing, accessories, and
                                           fashion collection in India. They carry                             lifestyle  products. Now offering over
                                           products from leading Indian designers                              16,000 products for kids, Pernia’s has it all,
                                           like Sabyasachi. In recent years, they have                         from palazzo and patiala pants, to Western
                                           also expanded their kids selection, adding                          tuxedos and evening dresses, allowing
                                           couture lines like Tiber Taber, Little Bansi,                       you to shop for all occasions from one
                                           and Fayon Kids. Turn your little tots into                          destination. They also carry accessories
                                           trendsetters today with their vibrant                               like bangles, beads, necklaces, and flats.
                                           lehengas, sherwanis, and dhoti dresses                              Additionally, their website is organised
                                           by ordering through the Aza app with a                              intuitively, so you can easily choose by
                                           flat USD 20 shipping rate.                                          category, designer, or time required to ship.
                                           www.azafashions.com                                                 www.perniaspopupshop.com
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