New Mumbai, Delhi, Tuesday, Saturday,August March 03, 02, 2010 2013
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FROM FRUMPY TO FAB!
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The best deals for your vacation
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L MODEL: NISHA; MODEL COORDINATOR; PHOTO: ZABEEH AFAQUE; MAKEUP & HAIR: ARPITA KALA
We sent this drab, oversized dress to the designer for a makeover. She turned it into a glamourous sheath dress with a detachable collar and interesting pleating work
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Timsy Mittal, designer
Got a pile of throwaway garments lying in your closet? Give them a trendy facelift through reconstructive designing Shara Ashraf ■ shara.ashraf@hindustantimes.com
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Recontructive designing is like painting abstracts. You just go with the flow
This smart jacket was originally an illfitting trousers!
on’t know what to do with the oversized dress you bought on impulse on your last trip abroad? Or have you been perennially in love with your boyfriend’s printed shirt, but can’t think of a cool way to wear it yourself? How about giving the outfits you love, but can’t wear or are bored off, a fashionable rehaul? Well, that’s what reconstructive designing is all about, and designers
specialising in it can give any old garment a brand new look. One such Delhi-based designer, Timsy Mittal, makes tube dresses, sheaths and shift dresses from old shirts, kurtas, maxis and dresses. She even made a jacket out of a client’s ill-fitting trousers once! “The fabric of the trousers was very good, and this guy would just not get rid of it. So, I converted it into a jacket for him,” she shares. The techniques that she uses to reinvent garments are as interesting as the outcomes.
Timsy doesn’t draw a sketch of how the garment is going to look like after the makeover. “It’s like painting abstract. You just go with the flow,” she says. And of course, it’s challenging, as there isn’t much room to make changes in a stitched garment. She also wants to retain the essence of the garment she is working on. “Garments are like memories, so I do feel like retaining some of the basic elements,” says Timsy. So, she introduces subtle yet impactful changes to sex up the garment, such as
a belt, a detachable collar, or pleats. The designer also provides consultancy to give a new look to wardrobes. “There are people who have some 10 LBDs in their wardrobe that they are bored of. I suggest give each one a new look with additions such as a bustier, a funky strap or peplums,” says the designer. If you too have a garment you’ve discarded, use some fashion intelligence and rock a new style. Know more about Tismy’s work at www.iknowstudio.com.
ooking for some value-for-money travel deals to make the most of your annual leaves or hunting for an affordable yet stylish destination for your honeymoon? Your quest for the perfect sojourn ends here, as the annual HT Travel fair — HT Destinations — organised by the Hindustan Times, is back with its 13th edition. Started seven years back, this fair, held twice a year, brings together lucrative travel packages for those looking for a break from the mundane city life in the forthcoming holiday season. Honeymooners too will have lots in store with some fabulous travel deals that will be on offer in this two-day fair that starts today. Like every edition, this one too will witness participation by leading travel agencies, airlines, travel portals, tour operators and resorts. Some of the stalls that you shouldn’t miss include
Thomas Cook, Royal Carribean Cruises, D’Paul, Madhya Pradesh Tourism, Make My Trip, Paras Holidays, Solang Valley Resorts, Always Travels, Authentic Travels, Southend Travels, Sharp Travels, Grand View Resorts, Hi Tours, Bliss World Tours, World wide Destinations, Hotelmembership.com, Dewan World wide Holidays, and ILTC. Associate sponsors of this event are Cox & Kings, Vacation Exotica, Kuoni SOTC and Travelz Factory. HTC
Catch it here What: HT Destinations — 13th Edition of Travel Fair When: March 2 and 3 Time: 10am to 7pm Entry: Free with free valet parking Where: Hyatt Regency, Bhikaji Cama Palace NEAREST METRO STATION: AIIMS on the yellow line