A Homegrown Guide To Must-Have Monsoon Wardrobe & Accessory Essentials

The rainy season brings with it a whole new experience and between the soft breeze and thundering downpour, we need a wardrobe that can get us through the season. While functional fits can become less alluring, a number of homegrown brands are choosing to juxtaposed savvy designs with durable pieces and accessories that will become our most trusted friends of the season. Here are a few monsoon essentials to look out for. 

Sazo

Heavy rains call for durable raincoats but that does not mean they have to be dull or monotonous in design. The eclectic homegrown label Sazo by Saoni and Priya proves that a raincoat could be as or more experimental and creative than your outfit below. The avant-garde line of pop-art inspired raincoats are painting the town with vibrant hues and imaginative patterns. Inspired by comic strips, these pieces are an essential addition to your seasonal wardrobe this monsoon.

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The Label Life

This time of the year, an umbrella becomes an essential accessory that is carried around by all of us. While they need to be functional in terms of its durability, a stand-out-piece can further add to your monsoon fit. Homegrown brand ‘The Label Life’ is upping the game this season with ingenious umbrella’s to bring back the needed colour into the dreary grey cities. With monochrome pieces that are simplistic in design, they become a statement accessory that will last you many seasons.

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Bhaane

A trench-coat is another fashion staple for the monsoon season and the ingenious homegrown brand Bhaane aces the silhouette with both simplicity and innovation. Featuring a hood and drawstring adjuster at the waist with contrast domed metal buttons, the waterproof layer masters functionality while providing the wearer with fit and comfort. The versatile piece can be paired with a number of looks and the sustainable composition makes it a timeless part of your monsoon collection. 

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