THE ACCESSORY HOT LIST
Vipul Shah Bags
Celebrity watchers (stalkers?) would have spotted Vipul Shah’s bohemian pieces hanging off the limbs of many an A-lister—Freida Pinto, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Malaika Arora, Kim Jones… The bags themselves have all the makings of hero pieces: an in-your-face bohemian vibe, laced with a brand philosophy to preserve the rich legacy of Indian textiles through modern designs. Everything from Vipul Shah Bags—the OTT, embellished belt bags, crossbody styles, and oversized clutches—screams India, making them the kind of pieces that demand a second (several?) look, when worn.
Hair Drama Co.
Hair accessories are to bad hair days what sunglasses are to, well, bad eye days—life savers. So when the trend made a comeback, some years ago, stylish types went a-hunting for turbans and clips and headbands. Options were limited, and that’s how Hair Drama Co. was born. An e-brand dedicated to your mane needs, Hair Drama Co. offers pieces that club the old with the new, with flair. Pearls, beads, crystals, and luxe fabrics feature heavily in their collection, but in modern avatars. PS: their official blog and Instagram page are like an inspiration board—follow them for a whole new world of ideas.
Doux Amour
French for ‘sweet love’, Doux Amour’s bags are a beautiful, handcrafted plus-one to any outfit (this heart-shaped bag gets my vote). This is a one-of-a-kind atelier, which means
