Pratiek Babbar
Pratiek Babbar

It was a gathering of eclectic and colourful people at the opening of The Hab – a haberdashery store by Usha – in Mumbai on Wednseday evening! A number of ceelebrities from the fashion and film world trooped in to check out the buttons, bows, bits and bobs which were on display.

A display at The Hab; A Manish Arora installation on the right
A display at The Hab; A Manish Arora installation on the right

The Hab also boasts a signature window installation at the entrance, designed by the internationally acclaimed Indian designer Manish Arora. The installation is inspired by the vibrant colours of the playful festival of Holi and symbolises energy. Its burst of colour and vibrant motifs are inspired by the annual Jaipur Elephant Festival, accentuated using a mix of sequins, buttons, heart shapes and different coloured pichkaris (water guns)” said Manish.

Crafts made from products available at The Hab
Crafts made from products available at The Hab

This first of its kind store in India aims to make sewing a trendy concept that will inspire people to create, innovate and experience the art of sewing. In fact, they even had crafts people make some cool trinkets in front of the guests as well!

Here’s a look at the beautiful people who came to party at the opening:

Bhavna Sharma
Bhavna Sharma
Deepti Datt, Cory Walia and Adhuna Akhtar
Deepti Datt, Cory Walia and Adhuna Akhtar
Little Shilpa
Little Shilpa
Mozez Singh
Mozez Singh
Nishka Lulla
Nishka Lulla
Nivedita Saboo
Nivedita Saboo
Pia Trevedi
Pia Trevedi
Siddharth and Sheena Sippy with Ridhima Sud
Siddharth and Sheena Sippy with Ridhima Sud
Payal Khandwala
Payal Khandwala
Zoya Akhtar
Zoya Akhtar

So who do you think was the best dressed?

Pix: Kartik Rathod for MissMalini