The holiday season is upon us and if you are looking for some exquisite and uber-luxe gifts for your loved ones and for yourself then head to The One Amazing Thing Shop in Mumbai this weekend. Spearheaded by the Brown Paper Bag duo — Kanika Parab and Mansi Poddar and presented by Fila, this pop up at Jamaat in Colaba (bang opposite Abode hotel) has a touch of luxe and retro in equal measures. Think vegan lipsticks, nose pins, fragrances, organic detergent, vinyls, vintage fashion (we have our eyes on that Burberry trench coat as we write).
“After the success of The Coup Card, we were looking to do something in the retail space. The idea behind The One Amazing Thing came from this thought of wanting to create something exclusive and unique in terms of an edit. Essentially the idea is very visceral — if I want to buy that product, it is there on the shelf," says Poddar.
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Vintage and Vegan
Within two weeks, the duo managed to collaborate with the who's who of the fashion-and-art scene, including Ekta Rajani for the fashion edit, Roohi Jaikshan for the vintage edit, while Prutha Raithatha gave the space a look of a permanent store. Lending the pop-up its 'glow' is artist Lekha Washington's neon-lit clothes racks as well as the bling couch. "We have always lamented about the state of retail in Mumbai, there aren't those many outlets to go to. We really felt that we needed to do something fun around the holidays. It literally started from the discussion, as to where we could buy a party dress!” enthuses Poddar.
Here's a sneak-peek at The One Amazing Thing Shop
Art By Rid Burman
Burman is one of the finest fashion photographers in the country, thanks to his keen eye for portraits. While you might have seen his work in magazines, this is the first time that he will be showing his work. On display at the pop-up are his pictures from his latest series, 'August,' shot in Greece with his partner Laura.
Vintage Fashion
当涉及到古董,Roohi Jaikishan柯en eye for the art. For The One Amazing Thing Shop, she has pulled together a collection of vintage clothes that feature brands such as Chanel, Mami, Missoni, Burberry, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen to name a few. While the edit promotes sustainable fashion, the proceeds will go to a charity.
