All eyes on Bappa

As Ganeshotsav draws closer, Ganpati idols wait for finishing touches at a workshop in Bandongri at Kandivli. 

Let’s turn old into gold

Moments from previous streetwear painting workshops. Pics Courtesy/Amolika Rege

On August 23, Journal Cafe in Santacruz will play host to Mumbai-based artist and entrepreneur, Amolika Rege, who makes sustainability look cool through The ReWear Project — a streetwear painting workshop that gives old clothes a second chance at making a fashion statement. The three-hour session invites participants to bring used items of their choice, be it wallets, pants or bags and give them a refreshing look by dotting them with embellishments or adding a splash of colour. “Participants will walk away with more than just a painted piece; they’ll gain a mindset shift. Sustainability is about creativity, self-expression, learning to revive and personalise their old sneakers, bags or jackets with classic florals, bold graphics or playful splashes of colour. They will discover that sustainability can be stylish, personal and deeply rewarding,” Rege shared with this diarist. Through this workshop, the café seeks not only to strengthen bonds with their patrons, but to also offer a platform to build experiences, to create a community. Message @journal.bombay to register for the workshop.