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‘Heaven of Fashion’ reaches down to Kashmir

The store is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the local economy and create employment opportunities for the youth of the area….writes Zubair Qureshi

In a bid to provide quality clothing to the residents of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, a new family cloth and readymade store called “Heaven of Fashion” was inaugurated by SHO Lar Gulzar Ahmad.

The store is located near the police station in Lar and was opened in the presence of many local dignitaries.

The initiative was taken by a local resident of Chanthan Gulabpora Lar, Zulfane Pathan, who recognized the need for a quality clothing store in the area.

Speaking about the opening of the store, Zulfane said, “We are very happy to open this store in Lar, which has been a longstanding demand of the people here. Now they can get quality clothing items at their doorstep.

“The store offers a wide range of clothing items, including men’s and women’s wear, children’s clothing, and readymade garments. The store is expected to be a boon for the residents of Lar, who previously had to travel to other areas to purchase quality clothing items.

Local residents who visited the store were thrilled with the quality of the items on display. “I am very impressed with the variety and quality of clothing available at the store,” said a local resident, Farooq Ahmad.

“I have been looking for a store like this in the area for a long time and I am glad that we finally have one,” he added.

The opening of “Heaven of Fashion” has been welcomed by the locals, who see it as a much-needed addition to the area. The store is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the local economy and create employment opportunities for the youth of the area.

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Ways to style oversized clothes

A monochromatic look with vibrant footwear can spice up the entire game. People often hesitate from experimenting with their footwear but now the trends have changed with oversized clothing…reports N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE

Oversized clothing means extra comfort and room to move around, it signifies more than that to us. It is a neutral style, it doesn’t matter what size your body is.

It shatters the stigma of having a perfect physique to look good in what you wear. What awaits the youth is streetwear fashion.

For a very long time, unisex clothing and footwear have been quite well-liked in the market. But because they were branded and expensive, they were frequently out of reach for the majority of people!” says Gagandeep Singh, founder of A Skating Monk.

“Making oversized clothing also helps us be gender neutral and makes beautiful, good-looking clothing for everyone. The inception of oversized clothing and streetwear happened through skateboarding culture. As one needs apparel that is easy to maneuver in, perform tricks, and ride for longer periods of time. This further caught up and spread around the world as the streetwear we know and the streetwear culture that ASM is a part of.”

Gagandeep shares the right way to style oversized clothes:

Contrast Clothing: There has to be a contrast in what you wear. So if you wear a very baggy upper, your lower should be towards the fitted end and vice versa. If you wear a very vibrant upper, your lower should be of a more muted colour and vice versa. This will make the look more appealing and easygoing. It is perfect for an outing and gives you a sharp look.

Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi, should be followed while styling what you wear. This is based on the acceptance of transience and imperfect. Streetwear could never be in perfect symmetry, which we should embrace. This is a comparatively very new trend in India but a highly popular one among the youth. It is all about roughness, simplicity, modesty, and appreciating the ingenious integrity of neutrality.

Footwear: A free hand with shoes could be taken as even if your whole outfit is muted, your shoes alone can pick it up. We at ASM currently are into chunky technical shoes. This makes it a combination of aesthetics and performance. It’s also not a bad idea to occasionally tuck your lower in your shoes to make them more prominent. The perfect pair of sneakers will lift up the mood and tone of the outfit.

A monochromatic look with vibrant footwear can spice up the entire game. People often hesitate from experimenting with their footwear but now the trends have changed with oversized clothing. Celebrities are often spotted wearing funky sneakers at gala events and with their airport looks too.

Overshirts: Another piece that has caught the attention of many is overshirts. These can easily be worn with vests and individually paired with shoes as a dress too. GenZ is highly catching up with this fashion trend by pairing it with shorts or even overalls. These breezy dresses are easy to carry and perfect for summers as well as monsoons. Even during winters, one can pair it with sweaters and hoodies.

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Quick wardrobe maintenance tips

The regular stains that wardrobes or cupboards have are because of dust accumulation in the corners and crevices…writes Puja Gupta.

Unorganized rooms and wardrobes are habits of ‘legends’ ,but not a good scene for anyone. Most of the time, we concentrate on cleaning the items placed inside the wardrobe but not the closet itself. But, maintaining a clean wardrobe definitely is a road map to your clean clothes. Here are the five quick wardrobe maintenance tips for fresh clothes, shared by Roopa Hariharan, Co-founder PureCult, an eco-friendly home cleaning products maker.

Spot clean the wardrobe with detergent or cleanser to avoid dry and irremovable stains


Based upon the material your closet is made up of, you can use a detergent, soap or cleanser to remove the stains immediately. The regular stains that wardrobes or cupboards have are because of dust accumulation in the corners and crevices. But spills are also another reason to form the spots. Clean them immediately to avoid dry and glossy stains.

Combat the moths out of the wardrobe to save your woollen wear

Moths are mostly drawn to sweat, hair and body oil left on clothing, particularly those made out of natural fibres. Even though we clean all the clothes before placing them in the wardrobe, the leftover scents are enough for them to settle over.

Place dried rosemary, cloves, lavender, or bay leaves into a small cloth bag and hang them in your wardrobe or your drawers. The essential oils form of these herbs, spread on contaminated areas of the closet, can also repel moths. You can use an essential oil diffuser alongside to eliminate them.

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Pick good thick wooden hangers to hang your clothes in the wardrobe

Not all the clothes require a smooth iron and fold to place them back. Few require a free flow of air. You can hang such delicate pieces with hangers. Ensure you are picking good thick wooden hangers set to hang your clothes. The wooden hangers will help you maintain the shape of the shoulder. Also, maintain an inch between each piece of clothing while hanging them in a wardrobe to let your costumes breathe.

Practice wardrobe organization and storage habits to increase the span of your wardrobe and clothes

Whether you have a cool walk-in closet or just a couple of shelves, the way you store clothes can make them last for years. Follow the basic principles like folding heavy sweaters onto the top shelf, buttoning the buttons and zipping the zippers to maintain the shape before placing. Placing them at the right points will make your wardrobe less messy and fewer stains in the end.

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Freshen up the wardrobe with the fragrance of lavender and geranium essential oils

Feel the fresh and relaxing aroma from your closet by placing the mixture of lavender, geranium and basil essential oils. They freshen up your wardrobe and keep it light and aromatic every day.

A fresh and clean closet is everything you need for your perfect clothing and accessories storage. Follow the above easy tips to ensure you have a refreshing closet and refreshing clothes henceforth!

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