What does it mean to take care of clothes in a sustainable way? Having truly sustainable garment care practices starts from being mindful of the materials used while shopping, considering how long they would last, to washing it, storing it, and finally mending and disposing it. In this life cycle of the garment, we’ve to be a little more attentive than we may be at present, at every stage of the cycle. It all starts from the first step – shopping. 

If you buy sustainably, it remains sustainable. Which means, the clothes will automatically last longer than the fast fashion garments in your wardrobe. Capitalizing on this first step, Reshma Dalal emphasizes on the need to buy not only sustainable materials but also styles and designs that would transcend seasons. Her label, tara and i, works on making everyday essentials effortless and joyous, with garments that you can throw on in a jiffy and yet feel great in. 

Moreover, upcycling and a zero waste policy are employed at tara and i. Dalal tells us, “We make our tags from the leftover trimmings. It sometimes is also transformed to a belt, an accessory or a piece of craft. We don’t use plastic and we’re trying to steer towards more certified fabrics.” An example of this would be the Joy collection by tara and i where only Tencel was used which is sustainable, natural and bio-degradable. “We’re trying to cover all areas of production to come out as a sustainable label. So, when we say care for your garment, it can easily be done once you step into the sustainable garment cycle.” 

As a label, tara and i strives to continuously undertake this responsibility to be a part of the sustainable fashion movement. Perhaps it’s us who’re left to do our part as a conscious consumer. 

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Corset Tops

We saw a lot of cropped rib tops in 2021. This 2021 is transitioning the 2020 crop rib top trend into corset tops. They can be casually worn with wide legged denims or even fitted pants. The corset top trend is a big inspiration from the off duty model look which has been on a watch out since a while now.

Minis

The mini length in dresses, skirts and shorts will be back in 2022. We all did see a snippet of mini skirts in 2021, specially in the street style. The mini length will be popular in all the bottom wear categories this year. We can already see a catalogue of minis on many fashion platforms like Stargate Club & Urbanic.

Cut outs

The 2010 teenage trend of cut outs is back in 2022 for all of us. It is a glamour trend this time and hence we will see cutouts in the occasion/ party wear category. A lot of icons like Kendall Jenner and Dua Lipa were seen flaunting this trend and it is all set to hit the commercial market in 2022.

Bralettes

Bralettes was the most watched out trend in 2021 but didn’t make it to many wardrobes. 2022 will see this trend widely available on a lot of trend focused ecommerce sites and other popular retailers. People observed this trend last year and are now all ready to flaunt it themselves.

Volume Sleeves

Volume sleeves have been an evolving trend. Initially volume sleeves were seen only as a part of occasion wear outfits, however people are now all ready to take over this trend for casual dressing. Volume sleeves can be worn as a statement piece with casual denims, shorts or skirts which make this trend wearable for everyday wear.

A lot of micro trends which have been peeping in since the last two years will be making a grand entry this year and will be here to stay. The year 2022 is going to be a year where people want to try out new styles since they have missed so much in the last 2 years.

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