The look and feel of vintage clothes is a class apart. Since we, at Homegrown, are big fans of all things sustainable (also fashionable), we hold collections of vintage and thrifted pieces close to our heart.
Sujala Newar’s ‘The Local Vintage’ is one such platform that impresses us. An array of vintage blouses, coats, and various other items is available on the platform. What is now a full-fledged business with a following that runs into thousands, had began as Sujala’s hobby of thrifting vintage clothes. As she continued thrifting from Shillong, she realised the potential it holds and turned it into a successful venture.
Countless drops later, Sujala is welcoming a one-of-its-kind special collection on 15 September 2020. Having collected a set of 18 clothing items from her friend’s grandmother, Gulnar Soli Bharucha, she will be putting a special batch of vintage wear on sale for two days on The Local Vintage.
“Not only are all the pieces vintage, they each tell a different story,” Sujala says.
Named after Gulnar herself, the collection will see items from her travels all over the world— Germany, Italy, France, and more. One can imagine the heavy heart with which she must have parted from her beloved collection of clothes, but she sure is excited that they will find a new suitor, and narrate new stories.
Sujala hints at what the collection entails and says, “You can expect a lot of blouses, accessories, scarves, and bags too.”
It must be true when they say that clothes have a story of their own. Vintage and thrift stores such as The Local Vintage are living proof of it. What was once Gulnar’s will soon belong to someone else, but its history, journey and importance will never be diminished.
You can find The Local Vintage here.
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