Monday, May 2, 2011

Back to REality: Street Fashion








Images by Prutha Raithatha

So since I was really not happy with my yesterday’s post even though the pics were good, but the outfit just wasn’t me and I felt soo sick about it, I had to delete the post..hehehe.. Yeah I’m crazy like that. What can I say I’m a virgo. I can’t ignore personal imperfections. Not that I want to take fashion or life too seriously ever…but this really needed to go for me to be able to sleep in peace at night ..hehe

And to counter effect yesterday’s catastrophe I present to “myself” as an antidote some real inspiration, originality, true fashion guts and enjoyment. Meet Shail Upadhyay. He is a NY legend with his hand painted suits. All of his suits are insanely crazy colorful with designs noone else but him can pull off. The suit in the pics has cover pages of different magazines painted on him by some struggling artist. See the pages that were painted on the suit?

Also last Friday I saw the Bill Cunninghum Documentary and anyone and everyone who enjoys fashion, street fashion or art in general at all should definitely definitely go watch it. Just do it!!! I mean it!! Oh and BTW, Shail is featured in his documentary too. You can see many more of his suits there too. Or just Google him. I heart true talent and fashionistas.

PS: Manisha Koirala is his niece [for all the Bollywood followers to know].

Posted by Prutha Raithatha at 11:54 PM
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28 comments:

  1. samantha ramageMay 3, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    this is amazing! i have never heard of shail and now i am completely intrigued! thank you for providing us with something different and new to read up on!

    xo
    sami

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  2. GintaMay 3, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Oh, yeah, he's amazing!
    It's very interesting how communism propaganda lives side by side with Vogue cover on his suit.

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  3. Megan HattieMay 3, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    This guy is wiiiild! Nice pics of him! And I want to watch the documentary now, hopefully I can find a way to do it

    Cheers!
    --Megan//The Martian Tide

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  4. Anupriya DGMay 3, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Wooohooo! Can anyone get cooler than that??? Kudos to him for being so so bold AND awesome!!!

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  5. mispapelicosMay 3, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I am also a virgo, so I do understand!!!
    The suit is...I have no words. You have just taken my breath away.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  6. ThuyaMay 3, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Hahaha
    Virgo are cool people!
    Nice crazy stuff!

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  7. jhuynhMay 3, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    will definitely follow you! I love your blog and thanks for the comment!

    http://indiaandfen.blogspot.com/

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  8. E.May 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Hi Prutha,
    thank you so much for your visit!
    Your blog is so beautiful! Street style is such an inspiration to me!
    Of course I follow you, it's a pleasure!
    Follow me back if you want! :)

    Retsy

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  9. It-BlogirlsMay 3, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Owwww this is sooo coool!

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  10. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Such a great suit, I love the prints and everything wow cool!

    fashiondoesntexist@live.com

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  11. Miss Pepper VintageMay 3, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Wow what a amazing suit!! Great post darling. Thanks so much for your comment..
    x milla
    http://misspeppervintage.blogspot.com

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  12. G TaubergeMay 3, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    haha I love this guy already!

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  13. Porque ChileMay 3, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I like the look on his face...

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  14. the nyanzi reportMay 3, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    quite a character.

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  15. Long red hairMay 3, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    hehe, amazing! :P

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  16. FashionistableMay 3, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    What an amazing man. Xxxx

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  17. Sihem BioudMay 3, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Thank for your comment , and i love what i see :) xoxo <3

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  18. simple girl.....May 3, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    wow cool suits..

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  19. Copacabana SunMay 3, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    that IS FUNNY! and i absolutely love it. i was kinf of wishing you took a picture of him doing something haha. amazing. btw! i just started my blog here! if you please check it out and leave any tips :) xoxoxo thanks!

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  20. AmritaMay 4, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Wow his suit is NUTS....in the best possible way!! I love that you posted this :D.

    http://intriguedhype.blogspot.com

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  21. Ana de la SernaMay 4, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    What a cool suit! So creative! I love it! i love your blog! Very inspiring. Cheers from Spain. Follow me ;)

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  22. laxmiMay 5, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Manisha Koirala's uncle?? wow. hehe I am amazed by his creativity. You either love it or hate it and for me, this just opens up my desire to see more of his collections.xx

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  23. My Unfinished LifeMay 7, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    wow, he's a dude.....im sure a man half his age can't carry off that suit!!!

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  24. PurviMay 9, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Very colourful and interesting

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  25. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    how wonderful to run into him, lucky you.

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  26. CatherineMay 23, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Love it. I like your blog. x
    catherine-oneway.blogspot.com

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  27. LOLA FINNMay 24, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    He is fantastic!!! More please :)

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  28. The BohmerianMay 25, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    That is rad fun! awesomeness..

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