Gals the RED fashion in U

The RED fashion in U 

Blog about those FIVE DAYS of RED fashion every girl posses. 

These are the days where a girl goes through pain & strain (stain lol😜). But have we ever thought about our so called MOTHER earth as she is always compared to a female character....? 

Give a thought...she bleeds 24/7 as we litter those non biodegradable sanitary waste every day every where. 

When we are not sustain-ably fashionable inside then there in no point show casing sustainability outside 

So here is a little elaborated blog with some personal experience to give a little gyan on 

sustainable menstrual hygiene product called "MENSTRUAL CUP"   

These are bell shaped cups with a stem made of high grade medical silicone which are inserted into your vagina just as a tampon during menstruation, which are very safe for us as well as to the nature, they are reusable and last upto 10 years.

As I heard about  it was very knee to know how it works is it safe and whats the all fuss about. 

Hence immediately ordered one and believe me I waited for my cycle so eagerly lol😜! 

As I tried on for the first time it was so damn uncomfortable its the same feel when you try on new thing. Tried it again for couple of days the insertion wasn't right or there was some other issue never discovered it and I dint bother to use it after it & this happens with many... 

After few months hearing a talk on 28th May i.e international menstrual hygiene day got lots of info regarding these magical cups and how to use and tried it again 

...... then there are no days where I turned towards those stinky irritating sanitary pads/tampons. 

Those 5 days are been just as normal as the other days for me. 

When I thought its time where you spread this helpful info to your girlies around, as i discussed about it all I saw was a scary face or a confused face... kind of not convinced with the concept. 

So thought would clear all the speculations that many gals have regarding this Magical Cup. 

• Firstly the insertion : nothing to worry few trys you would get a hold on it but remember just relax yourself as your muscles gets stiff if you panic. 
• Cleaning especially in those public toilets : not to worry just remove it wash it insert it and dont worry if you cant find a toilet too as it can last long upto 12 hrs unless in some cases of heavy flow. So by then you can find a posh CCD and use their wash rooms lol😜!
• Is it safe....? Its so damn safe than those stinky chemical wala sanitary pads n tampons. as they are made with high grade medical silicone which are flexible and sturdy too. 

So now its time to say bye bye to issues we face during our periods while using a sanitary pad or a tampon, the irritations and allergies, rashes and foul smell, these are all caused due to the chemical presences in these sanitary products where as its just clean & clear while using a CUP. 

Ladies its time to change from pads to cups and do a bit more to Mother Nature. 

I guess we being a woman are the one who can understand the pain a lady goes through during her menstruation.So before it gets even more late, 

Hold a cup and save our MOTHER Earth. 

Sketched by SindhuJagannath

(FYI: 28th may in celebrated as world Hygiene Menstruation day because the cycle happens in 28 days so date 28th and we bleed for 5 days i.e 5th month is MAY) 

Svaira

SVAiRA - स्वैर 

"F.L.Y. - First love yourself "

The whole collection was based on the concept of self love, self will, self admiration. 

These days as the women empowerment is on high altitude every girl, home maker , young moms or any professional lady are strong willed and self confident and independent. So here is Smiya's rendering their wardrobe with SVAiRA

Svaira collection consists of shift dresses and waist length tops, which are beautifully designed with stylised sleeves and pockets which are both functional and aesthetical element  of each outfit. 

Rounded pockets 

Flared sleeves 

All the outfits were designed for those multitasking women/girl of today, 

where they can carry out them self at an ease in these outfits which in-turn intensify their confidence a level  higher!

Keep F. L.Y.ing high!!

Model : Sindhujagannath     Photography: Sattvam studios (basavesh)

CONGLOMERATE

CONGLOMERATE

"Oh no!! I wore this outfit couple of time... I have nothing new to wear..." This is a common dilemma every girl has looking at her wardrobe. 

As u buy a clothing you render a certain price on it, especially if its sustainable clothing or "smart buy clothing",  

Smiyas always tried working on sustainable clothing not only to fabrics but even the styling. Smiyas has few clothing that are "multi style outfits" 

Multi use :: Multi styles 

    "COOL BLUE CROP TOP" 

This can serve as a crop top when completely buttoned for skirts & blouse for a saree to get an ethnic Indian look or can be unbuttoned and used as a shrug on tank top for casual look. 

" BLOODY RED" 

This tunic or kurti can be paired with leggings or palazzo for casual day wear. & can be paired with a skirt and saree for an ethnic Indian wear. It can be turned into resort wear when paired with cool comfy shorts.

 

"ASYMMETRICAL CROPY"

Crop top with asymmetrical hem line with longer back. pair it with high waist ed denim for the cosmo chick look and styled with handwoven saree too. 

Here you go single out fit multi styling, just play a small fashion trick you can turn your outfit into completely brand new look and make it more style sustainable in every wear.

Ikkat affair

As an Indian I have always been influenced from my childhood by my grandma n mom where draping sarees was a day to day affair , especially handwoven cotton sarees. Which influenced me to study and start my collection in handwoven "IKAT"

The handwoven trend is been fading away as the synthetics have ruled over them due to time constrain, price, wash care and various reasons. Though I don't blame the crowd as the handwoven or handmade textiles of Indian, from various states and unknown tribes have not been promoted and one among them is "Ikat", Ikat are said to have originated during 16th century in east Asia, but the frescoes in Ajanta caves prove that they were present in India way before 7th century so this shows these ancient textiles have not been promoted and recognised in present day.

Frescoes of Ajanta caves depicting usage of Ikat fabric.

Ikat has always been mistaken for prints by common man, these are fabrics made by resist dyeing technique, where in the yarns are bundled and tied is desired pattern on warp yarns or weft yarns which are called single ikat or on both yarns warp & weft, called double ikat then dyed and laid on the loom and woven into fabric with a picturesque patterns which were preformed.

yarrns 

  

Bundling and tying 

dyeing  

Smiyas is working with one of the small handloom unit from a village in Andhra pradesh where they follow their ancestral business of making these beautiful handwovens, which is a core support of our brand and these Indian Textiles too.
"Handwovens" would be a boon to fashion industry in near future.

Zraiveya

श्रैवेय - Zraiveya 

over lap blazer lapel

fall collared neckline

multi coloured and layered peter pan collar

tailored overlay stand collar 

As designer and fashion retailer when interacted with customer and studying their logic or opinion regarding a "c o l l a r" detailing in a garment was so negative. 

Almost 60% of females dislike collar and end up saying it makes them look stout, makes them look over their age what not... which is what made me design Zraiveya collection to break in the stereotypes.

Torque or collar of a garment is said to enhance the facial feature of the wearer no mater  whats your body size or your age.
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This collection has various collared dresses in handwoven ikat with certain modified tailored collars such as the over lap lapel collar of blazer, or the kiddy peter-pan-collar or the fall collared neckline which would be comfy for summers and classy for your personality.

Zraiveya (sanskrit) : Collar 
  

ENTITY

ENTITY

In today's gen every person has his/her own entity. 

The way they dress, the environment they live in trots out their "Independent existence". 

Similarly every culture or state in India has its own line of art developed from ages in textiles, jewellery or other handcrafts, which are inherited from their ancestors, moms & grandmoms. Gen of today and especially daughters of today wanna bring out those art into the market which are rarely promoted. 

As an Indian designer always have that extra love for Indian Hand-looms & Handicrafts, thus started aiming to bring out the entity of handcrafted goods which have their own ritzy form, and these are implemented in our products which are personally handcrafted by us to suit the current lifestyle.

We at smiya's are trying to deliver the uniqueness and stories behind every Indian hand-looms & handicrafts through our raiment and home-decor. 

My favorite things often have a story behind them and are usually handmade or discovered at a flea market - Amy Sedaris