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Spread Love Sustainably
In this uncertain age, February, the month of love, means so much more to us.Ā Our friendship, admiration, and LOVE is not only extended to the women who make our clothes, but also to the ecosystem in which we live. Making a conscious choice and buying from I was a...
Spread Love Sustainably
In this uncertain age, February, the month of love, means so much more to us.Ā Our friendship, admiration, and LOVE is not only extended to the women who make our clothes, but also to the ecosystem in which we live. Making a conscious choice and buying from I was a Sari goes beyond the sustainable planet-friendly product. It also implies that you are empowering someone with steady employment and pioneering eco-conscious habits. Explore our thoughtful and unique range ofĀ womenswear,Ā menswear,Ā footwearĀ andĀ more. Our...
63 Sunny Tales from COVID Lockdown
As the saying goesĀ āweāre all in this storm together but weāre all traveling in different sized boats.ā 2020 has been the year the world went into lockdown. Staying in and zooming has become the new going out. And lockdown for some of our community has been described as āa giftā...
63 Sunny Tales from COVID Lockdown
As the saying goesĀ āweāre all in this storm together but weāre all traveling in different sized boats.ā 2020 has been the year the world went into lockdown. Staying in and zooming has become the new going out. And lockdown for some of our community has been described as āa giftā ā a way to go deeper inside, through creativity and mindful practices. But certainly not for everyone! This is the story of what kept 63 people sane across 16 cities...
959 for I was a Sari
Two souls, one philosophy: upcycling Two brands, the first original capsule collection designed exclusively by 959 for I was a Sari Ā 959, a brand that offers a collection of bags and home accessories made with upcycled seat-belts and sustainable materials, is establishing new rules of relationship with the fashion...
959 for I was a Sari
Two souls, one philosophy: upcycling Two brands, the first original capsule collection designed exclusively by 959 for I was a Sari Ā 959, a brand that offers a collection of bags and home accessories made with upcycled seat-belts and sustainable materials, is establishing new rules of relationship with the fashion system and design supplies. A brand that is attentive to environmental issues and increasingly projected towards sustainable eco-friendly productions. 959 is a concept, a style, a project that combines design,...
I was a Sari, now Iām a Bomber
At I was a Sari weāre working to make business more beautiful. For our Spring 2022 collection we took a military classic which has been revamped in so many ways. And we made it ours. The bomber jacket came straight from the cockpit. It entered our design studios in Bombay...
I was a Sari, now Iām a Bomber
At I was a Sari weāre working to make business more beautiful. For our Spring 2022 collection we took a military classic which has been revamped in so many ways. And we made it ours. The bomber jacket came straight from the cockpit. It entered our design studios in Bombay and it became bright, kind and light. Ā Be BrightSaris are known for their vibrant prints and bold colors. Weāve also chosen some black and white designs to suit your...
Can a Sari keep you warm?
Indian saris have been traditionally used to keep women cool and elegantly covered. Theyāre made of 5 meters of fabric and usually worn with a top. Theyāre not usually worn for warmth. At I was a Sari, weāre taking the sari global, turning her into contemporary wear and accessories. So...
Can a Sari keep you warm?
Indian saris have been traditionally used to keep women cool and elegantly covered. Theyāre made of 5 meters of fabric and usually worn with a top. Theyāre not usually worn for warmth. At I was a Sari, weāre taking the sari global, turning her into contemporary wear and accessories. So we gave our Design Team a challenge ā can a sari become winter wear? Fighting darkness with color Winter wear has always been a tough nut to make chic and...
Envisaging the Covid-Era Wardrobe
Leisurewear has become the wardrobe staple in these unprecedented times that we are living in. Right from work meetings over Zoom calls to Covid-compliant get-togethers on the weekends or virtual happy hour in places that are still under lockdown, leisurewear has risen to this occasion of people shifting to comfort...
Envisaging the Covid-Era Wardrobe
Leisurewear has become the wardrobe staple in these unprecedented times that we are living in. Right from work meetings over Zoom calls to Covid-compliant get-togethers on the weekends or virtual happy hour in places that are still under lockdown, leisurewear has risen to this occasion of people shifting to comfort dressing. And thankfully, thatās something we have been doing here at I was a Sari, since its inception. We have always prioritized comfort along with style. Our products ranging fromĀ PJ...
A Year in Review
Few hugs and kisses were exchanged in 2020. For endless days and months, we yearned for the sound of laughter, energetic chatter and the simplicity of sharing a meal together as an I was a Sari family. For many of our artisans, lockdown meant camping out at homes with no...
A Year in Review
Few hugs and kisses were exchanged in 2020. For endless days and months, we yearned for the sound of laughter, energetic chatter and the simplicity of sharing a meal together as an I was a Sari family. For many of our artisans, lockdown meant camping out at homes with no social distancing, sharing sleeping spaces and bathrooms, unable to escape the sort of domestic situations that brought them to us in the first place. With the understanding of how difficult...
#DREAMJOB: FASHION DESIGNER ā I WAS A SARI
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be based in Mumbai leading the design processes of an early stage award-winning circular design brand, I was a Sari. A full-time position sponsored by Chime for Change ā Gucciās inclusion project ā and promoted by the Design Department of Politecnico...
#DREAMJOB: FASHION DESIGNER ā I WAS A SARI
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be based in Mumbai leading the design processes of an early stage award-winning circular design brand, I was a Sari. A full-time position sponsored by Chime for Change ā Gucciās inclusion project ā and promoted by the Design Department of Politecnico di Milano. We are looking for a passionate and talented fashion designer who can take our brand to the next level in terms of product aesthetics and circular design practices....
Empowering those who empower us ā The Artisans at I was a Sari
In such a scenario; finding a sense of purpose, a reason to wake up every day and a stable employment opportunity that pays more than minimum wage has aided in improving the lives of our artisans.Ā
Empowering those who empower us ā The Artisans at I was a Sari
In such a scenario; finding a sense of purpose, a reason to wake up every day and a stable employment opportunity that pays more than minimum wage has aided in improving the lives of our artisans.Ā
SHARE YOUR POSITIVE LOCKDOWN STORY
Weāre doing a global call out to our community to help us all get through these uncertain times by sharing positivity. Weād like to hearā your strategy to stay cheerful and/orā a beautiful thing that happened to you, that you saw or have learnt about during this time. Your story...
SHARE YOUR POSITIVE LOCKDOWN STORY
Weāre doing a global call out to our community to help us all get through these uncertain times by sharing positivity. Weād like to hearā your strategy to stay cheerful and/orā a beautiful thing that happened to you, that you saw or have learnt about during this time. Your story will come alive on our social media along with a picture of you. It could be a picture from the story, or of you working with I was a Sari,...