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Just as you enter Amoda Spa Bar,a huge oil painting of Ganesha is found reclining against a column of cube cushions piled atop each other. While puritans might shake their heads at this confluence of the holy cow of all creative endeavours— art—and lifestyle products,Fuss,comes across as an eclectic mix of fashion,art and design which come together rather effortlessly. From apparel and shoes,to accessories and home décor,Fuss brings together most things you require to make this Diwali,and several more Diwalis to come,quite stunning.

While you are spoilt for choice when it comes to clothes,the home décor and crockery might also turn out to be interesting shopping choices. While there’s the usual melee of dresses,salwar kurtas,kutis etc,Kallol Dutta’s collection like always catches your eye. By now,thanks to the several fashion weeks,it isn’t very difficult to recognize a Kallol Dutta piece. The graphic prints,the non-fussy cuts and solid colours catch your eye immediately. For traditional chic,one must check out emerging designer Paromita Chakraborty’s collection of dresses,short dresses,jackets. The clean lines,the subtle colours and just the right amount of embroidery make Chakraborty’s pieces stand out in the crowd. We recommend the stylishly embroidered long jacket and the checked shirt dresses. The best part about Chakraborty’s collection is its wearability. While you can wear certain pieces as just dresses,you can team them up with leggings to turn them into Indo-Western ensembles.

That apart,keeping the approach of Diwali in mind the exhibition has stocked up on ornate candles in dazzling gold and silver. At times the intricately adorned candles can be mistaken for jewellery boxes. Coming to jewellery boxes,Fuss has an interesting collection of them too. From graphic printed pouches and to elaborate jewellery boxes in festive hues,the pricing of these items come as an added attraction. While the pouches are priced above Rs 250,the boxes are priced above Rs 200. The clothes too are least likely to burn a hole into your pocket. Another brand that catches your eye is Thunk India by Suren where the designer has created stylish home decor products by recycling waste products. “Fuss is all about aesthetics. When you buy a piece of art,it is because you want to make your home look beautiful too. Where is the harm if we sell artworks with lifestyle products,” says Paridhi Sukhani,host of the event.