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India Today
16 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Jewellery for your shoes, sunglasses, jeans – and basically, everything
Even accessories have accessories now!Over a year after we fell head over heels for bag charms—a trend that keeps reaching new heights every week (hello, Labubu!)—fashion lovers are now extending their charm and jewellery obsession to other sunglasses to shoes, nearly everything is getting its own adornments. Picture delicate desi jhumkas, not dangling from your ears but from the rims of your sunglasses. Or imagine a little pack of jewels designed just for your The trend is not limited to runways. It is already being interpreted by DIY experts and is also going big on fast-fashion labels like Westside too. Like, who would have thought you could buy jewellery for your sneakers at a Westside store for Rs 399. Shoe charms for sale on Westside website. Crocs has long been at the forefront of the trend, offering a wide variety of Jibbitz to deck out its comfy pairs. Now, the jewellery game is charming sneakerheads too; even if it means adorning your LV Sneakerinas with delicate bracelets or swapping out shoelaces for a string of pearls. Bejewelled crocs (Photo: Author) advertisement Jewellery for shoes is a thing! (Photo: Instagram/Not Just Bijoux) Nikita Gupta, founder of Amama Jewels, sees the trend of having accessories for accessories as fun. 'Jewellery isn't just for special occasions anymore. It is all about complementing every part of your style,' Gupta tells India trend is essentially part of the broader 'little treat' culture unfolding across the world, where Gen Z and younger millennials highly prioritise affordable luxury and personalisation So what if a luxury watch is out of budget? A quirky charm that reflects their personality can make an ordinary watch feel extra special to business owners believe there is a confluence of factors behind this trend.'Firstly, there's rising disposable income and a growing aspiration for unique, statement-making pieces. Secondly, social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest have become powerful inspiration catalysts. People are constantly seeking new ways to stand out and showcase their personal style, and these micro-accessories offer an impactful way to do that,' Vivek Ramabhadran, founder and CEO of jewellery label Aulerth, tells India is not just the shows getting a bejewelled too are way more ornate than you would expect them to be. Indian labels like Aulerth and Prerto are offering frames adorned with kundans, pearls and gem stones. Miles away, we have the likes of Dolce & Gabbana and Tiffany & Co putting forth embellished versions of sunnies in their new collections. Bejewelled sunglasses and charms for watches? Yup. (Photos: 1. Dolce & Gabbana, 2. Aulerth, 3. Anaash) Those who cannot afford or are big on DIY challenges are taking the matter in their own hands – buying jewels, glue and scissors to stylise their sunglasses. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BEAUMONDES_PREET786 (@beaumondes_preet)Such glasses obviously make you stand out from the clout. Plus if your style inches more towards the bohemian side, it is a match made in heaven.'I'm attending a music festival next month and wanted to switch up my style,' says Divya Sharma, a 32-year-old marketing professional from Delhi.'I had my eye on a pair of embellished sunglasses for a quirky, standout look, but they were way out of my budget. So instead, I picked up a simple local pair from a nearby market, some chunky faux-silver earrings, and a tube of super glue from Amazon. Now, I'm putting together my own custom version,' she tells India it is no more surprising to see anyone flaunting rings with personalised that classic blue pair of jeans is getting a jewellery glow-up. Instagram is buzzing with videos of people transforming their denims using unique jewellery accents. From oxidised ornaments to blingtastic stones, all it takes is some super glue and a little creativity to turn everyday staples into statement pieces. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DELIRIA (@deliriaisdead)So, ya! While bag charms – the biggest fashion trend of 2024 – are not passe yet; the craze has further compounded by reaching down to shoes, up to sunglasses and even clothes.
Scoop
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Kiwi Screen Community And Auckland Locals Take 18,000 Steps To Honour Gaza's Lost Children
Press Release – Matter On Sunday June 8, Aucklanders will gather at Parrs Park in Glen Eden at 8am for '18,000 Steps for Gaza' —a walk/run event dedicated to honouring the 18,000 children estimated to have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Led by a collective of filmmakers, actors, sportspeople, and local community members, the initiative invites participants to complete 18,000 steps—each one symbolising a child's life lost. The Givealittle page has already raised $5,000 toward its $18,000 goal for ReliefAid, a New Zealand-based humanitarian organisation providing critical support on the ground in Gaza. A number of well-known New Zealanders have already pledged to participate, including actors Aidee Walker (Outrageous Fortune), Michelle Langstone (Westside), Dave Van Horn (Avatar), Dominic Ona Ariki (One Lane Bridge), Fleur Saville (Shortland Street), and Dimitrius Koloamatangi (Red, White & Brass) (remotely), as well as league legend Ruben Wiki, rapper Diggy Dupe, and filmmaker Nua Finau (Panthers). More names are expected to be confirmed in the coming days. '18,000 is a crazy number,' says organiser and filmmaker Tom Hern (The Dark Horse). 'When I sat with that, it really opened my heart. The average primary school roll in Aotearoa is around 160 students. That means 18,000 children is the equivalent of more than 100 schools of children being wiped out. Each one of those kids is someone's son or daughter, or grandchild. I can only imagine the pure heartbreak for the families—if they survived themselves. 'This fundraiser, for me, isn't really political. For many, that's where their energy goes, and I respect that. But for me, this is simply a human response. As a father—and just as a person with any conscience—I couldn't keep watching this extreme suffering and do nothing. So I reached out to my friends and asked for their help to raise crucial funds to support these innocent lives. It's a small contribution. But it's something.' Event Details What: 18,000 Steps for Gaza (estimated 13.5km) When: Sunday, June 8, 2025 — 7:30 AM Briefing, 8:00 AM Start Where: Parrs Park, Glen Eden (Meet at the Playground) Who: Open to all — run, walk, or move in your own way. No registration required. Donate: 18,000 Steps for Gaza Givealittle Participants are encouraged to bring a fitness tracker or phone to track their steps. For those without, steps will be estimated per lap. A hydration station will be available on-site.
Scoop
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Kiwi Screen Community And Auckland Locals Take 18,000 Steps To Honour Gaza's Lost Children
Press Release: On Sunday June 8, Aucklanders will gather at Parrs Park in Glen Eden at 8am for '18,000 Steps for Gaza' —a walk/run event dedicated to honouring the 18,000 children estimated to have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Led by a collective of filmmakers, actors, sportspeople, and local community members, the initiative invites participants to complete 18,000 steps—each one symbolising a child's life lost. The Givealittle page has already raised $5,000 toward its $18,000 goal for ReliefAid, a New Zealand-based humanitarian organisation providing critical support on the ground in Gaza. A number of well-known New Zealanders have already pledged to participate, including actors Aidee Walker (Outrageous Fortune), Michelle Langstone (Westside), Dave Van Horn (Avatar), Dominic Ona Ariki (One Lane Bridge), Fleur Saville (Shortland Street), and Dimitrius Koloamatangi (Red, White & Brass) (remotely), as well as league legend Ruben Wiki, rapper Diggy Dupe, and filmmaker Nua Finau (Panthers). More names are expected to be confirmed in the coming days. '18,000 is a crazy number,' says organiser and filmmaker Tom Hern (The Dark Horse). 'When I sat with that, it really opened my heart. The average primary school roll in Aotearoa is around 160 students. That means 18,000 children is the equivalent of more than 100 schools of children being wiped out. Each one of those kids is someone's son or daughter, or grandchild. I can only imagine the pure heartbreak for the families—if they survived themselves. 'This fundraiser, for me, isn't really political. For many, that's where their energy goes, and I respect that. But for me, this is simply a human response. As a father—and just as a person with any conscience—I couldn't keep watching this extreme suffering and do nothing. So I reached out to my friends and asked for their help to raise crucial funds to support these innocent lives. It's a small contribution. But it's something.' Event Details What: 18,000 Steps for Gaza (estimated 13.5km) When: Sunday, June 8, 2025 — 7:30 AM Briefing, 8:00 AM Start Where: Parrs Park, Glen Eden (Meet at the Playground) Who: Open to all — run, walk, or move in your own way. No registration required. Donate: 18,000 Steps for Gaza Givealittle Participants are encouraged to bring a fitness tracker or phone to track their steps. For those without, steps will be estimated per lap. A hydration station will be available on-site.
CBC
28-05-2025
- General
- CBC
City of Vancouver quashes approval for hotly-debated supportive housing project
The City of Vancouver has withdrawn its support for a supportive housing project in the Kitsilano neighbourhood that has been the subject of numerous court challenges. The B.C. Housing project on city-owned land, at Arbutus Street and 8th Avenue, was approved in 2022 under a previous city council after half a dozen contentious public hearings. However, a group of local residents called the Kitsilano Coalition filed a court challenge against the rezoning — which prompted the B.C. government to issue legislation in favour of the project and bypass the courts. But that legislation was subsequently found to be unlawful by the B.C. Court of Appeal, and now, the City of Vancouver has decided to end its legal defence of the project. That means the rezoning approved in 2022 is no longer valid, and the province and city will have to work on another proposal for the site. WATCH | City withdraws support from supportive housing project: Future of Kitsilano supportive housing development unclear 13 hours ago Duration 2:00 A long-embattled supportive housing development on Vancouver's Westside has lost the mayor's support. Earlier this year, Ken Sim put a pause on net new supportive housing in the city but said he wouldn't get in the way of projects already designated. As CBC's Renee Lukacs reports, that's now changed. "It's clear this location wasn't the right fit for the scale and type of housing that was proposed," Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said in a statement Tuesday. "While we won't speculate on the future of the site, we fully believe in the important role that both supportive and social housing play in Vancouver's diverse housing mix." The Kitsilano Coalition said it mounted its court challenge over public safety concerns, with members saying the housing site was next to a park and elementary school. Coalition spokesperson Karen Finnan said she believed the public hearing that led to the project's approval was flawed and not conducted in accordance with the Vancouver Charter. "We are grateful that the current council is looking to work with us instead of pushing back on us," she told CBC News. "And we would hope that the provincial government, as well, will reassess how they are managing issues of homelessness, mental illness and addiction." Other Kitsilano residents that spoke to CBC News, however, expressed support for the proposal, which would have created 129 single-occupancy units for people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes. "I think everyone sees that there's a huge housing crisis and homelessness crisis in Vancouver, and it's not gonna solve itself, right?" said Dina Dinat. "People have to actively create more housing and different kinds of housing to help vulnerable populations." Opposition councillor, minister disappointed Both an opposition councillor and the province's housing minister expressed disappointment with the cancellation of the rezoning, especially as there is very little supportive housing in Vancouver's Westside. OneCity Coun. Lucy Maloney said Sim's move wasn't surprising after his motion to freeze the construction of new supportive housing units in the city, and that the mayor was pointing the finger at other governments for problems he should take responsibility for. "We need to be showing leadership to solve the homelessness crisis," she said. "We need to be working with every level of government and across the region, but we also need to take responsibility for what we can do in the City of Vancouver." WATCH | Supportive housing freeze draws criticism: Vancouver pauses new supportive housing, sparking opposition and political risk for mayor's party 3 months ago Duration 2:02 Vancouver's opposition parties are hoping to pounce on council's decision on supportive housing. On Wednesday, in a six to three vote, councillors paused net-new supportive housing in the city. The housing is meant to support the city's most vulnerable residents, providing wraparound services for their unmet needs. As Chad Pawson reports, it could come with political risks for Mayor Ken Sim and his ruling ABC party. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon also expressed disappointment with the city's decision, given the support the province had put behind the proposal. "It's disappointing because we know there's people right now in that community sleeping in encampments, sleeping in parks, and we need to get people indoors to get them supports," he said.
CBC
28-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Future of Kitsilano supportive housing development unclear
A long-embattled supportive housing development on Vancouver's Westside has lost the mayor's support. Earlier this year, Ken Sim put a pause on net new supportive housing in the city but said he wouldn't get in the way of projects already designated. As CBC's Renee Lukacs reports, that's now changed.
