Accessories

An Indian-origin brand of fine watches? You betcha.

A freewheeling chat with the founders of the promising, homegrown watch brand, on what it means to create timepieces that carry stories and emotions of modern India.

Jaipur based AZGA fill a curious void, as tasteful men’s accessories can be quite hard to come by. Their work with enamelling and micro-painting by hand oozes with richness and helps keep these crafts alive.

The bold socks trend isn’t new any more, but SockSoho (earlier known as SocksBakery) shows us there’s still room for subtlety as well as creatively experimenting with quirky designs like Vikings, The Queen’s Guard or even a tribute to Steve Jobs.

A handmade, full grain leather wallet with rustic styling from Godbolé Gear shows how beautiful leather craftsmanship can be when done right.

In the endless sea of men’s footwear, SVED, a boutique brand from Pune, steps up to offer something different with its smart wholecut suede shoes.

Bombay Perfumery takes you on a sensory trip across India, paying tribute to local ingredients and smells by letting the fragrance be the real hero.

Sasha, a young brand from Delhi, handcrafts stylish eyewear out of wood that feels wonderfully natural, without compromising on its fashion quotient.

Handmade by Himalayan village women using the amazingly eco-friendly hemp plant, these scarves are excellent accessory candidates even outside of winter-protection.

India may not have ever seen such a large number of consumer lifestyle indie brands bursting with freshness and conviction.