Shopping options for youngsters as colleges reopen
WOW! explores streets, stores and online shopping for youngsters looking to update their wardrobe this
semester.
STREET SHOPPING
Wading our way through the manic streets of Sultan Bazaar and Ameerpet, we find a wide range of
accessories. Highlights include the mahal motif jhumkas made from oxidized silver, pink mojris which
incorporate mirror and thread work, and eye-catching multi-colored hairclips.
STORES
Shoppers Stop is our first stop. For women check out the Forever New pink cotton blend dress. For men,
the light hues of Celio’s abstract cotton casual shirt nicely complement Spykar’s trousers on 40% sale.
At Westside, for women we discover Nuon black top with floral prints and knot-detailing at the hem,
which can be paired with matching floral printed pants. For men, we found the combo of Nuon’s off-
white knit-textured shirt paired with washed design gray jeans.
Our final stop was Centro. The elegant white Moroccan crochet slip-on for women by Toms and their
comfortable 30% off Carlo tan eco sneaker for men grabbed our attention.
Also on sale at 10% off at Centro is Caprese’s faux leather Olena Satchel Bag Large Coral which includes
compartments with an internal center divider and spacious interiors to hold your important notebooks.
ONLINE
H&M online houses an offbeat yet perfectly comfy monsoon look in the combination of cotton corduroy
dungarees and a jacquard-knit jumper for women. For men, a warm loose fit black hoodie, which is 40%
off, paired with denim shorts.
Zara has a cozy textured-knit polo shirt to go with white straight-leg trousers for men, and a light blue
cropped shirt with cutwork embroidery paired with adorable denim culottes for women, that can be
further styled with Zara’s Distressed Fabric Shoulder Bag that includes a front pocket and strap with a
buckle, adjustable shoulder strap, and a magnetic clasp closure.
Finally, to accentuate your appearance, you can don Aulerth X JJ Valaya’s newly launched gender-
neutral wristwear, The Altruist Kada Bracelet – crafted in surgical stainless steel with a high-grade finish –
for a minimalistic look.
WOW! converses with Fashion Designer, Amiksha Akshantala: 21-year-old Fashion Designer, Amiksha
Akshantala, who has previously worked with labels like Gaurang Shah, offers her insights on college
fashion to WOW!
Q: One quick and easy styling tip you recommend for a busy college morning?
A: Keeping comfort in mind, go with denims or trousers and style it with a loose-fit shirt in brown shades
for boys, and a tank top or a crop top in hues of royal blue or green for girls.
Q: How can youngsters personalize their style while keeping up with current teenage trends?
A: The idea is to incorporate what you already own and mix that with whatever is currently trending,
making the final look your own and unique.
Q: Share a DIY fashion hack that teens can update their wardrobe with?
A: Tie and dye can be a big upgrade. Changing a plain white T-shirt into something colorful is a fashion
hack you can use for a brand-new look.
Q: What is the one trend from the past that is making a comeback?
A: Bright oranges and yellows are popping up again along with polkas, florals and stripes. You can try to
remove them from your wardrobe, but they’ll never leave (laughs).
Q: What pieces would you recommend from your collection for a college-goer?
A: Jackets for guys and co-ords for girls from my sustainable streetwear collection.
Instagram: @stylesbyamiksha
