Vintage, upcycled fashion shines at Echoes of the Earth festival

Costume designer Zara Rebello, 26, wore a jellyfish inspired by the concept of bioluminescence (light emission by living organisms). She made her dress using old clothes, including her mother's brocade sari. The helmet was created out of a laundry basket lid.  (Ghazal Chengappa )
Costume designer Zara Rebello, 26, wore a jellyfish inspired by the concept of bioluminescence (light emission by living organisms). She made her dress using old clothes, including her mother's brocade sari. The helmet was created out of a laundry basket lid. (Ghazal Chengappa )

Summary

The scene at the recently concluded Echoes of Earth festival in Bengaluru resembled an eco-friendly fashion runway 

The recently concluded seventh edition of Echoes of the Earth, a music festival that aims to raise environmental awareness, brought together thousands of enthusiasts from across the city of Bengaluru. 

The festival, which concluded on 8 December, featured upcycled art installations, educational workshops, and jazz and indie-pop performances on stages made using recycled materials.

Amid the nearly 20,000-strong crowd, there were some attendees who served up stylish looks, with most using preloved or recycled/upcycled goods. 

The overall aesthetic at the festival was a fusion of grunge and festival vibes, with ripped tees, body glitter, elaborate jewellery and combat boots visible on both days. 

Here are some of the striking looks:

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Stylist Disha Pai, 25, wore a chain she made using zippers from old pants, a handchain created with a repurposed chain and rings from her mother's accessories store, called @_justjay__
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Stylist Disha Pai, 25, wore a chain she made using zippers from old pants, a handchain created with a repurposed chain and rings from her mother's accessories store, called @_justjay__ (Ghazal Chengappa )
Surfer Ishita Malaviya, 34, wore a Forever New black crochet dress borrowed from a friend's closet, and paired it with thrifted faux leather shorts and bright green gum boots that she bought from a local store in Udupi.
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Surfer Ishita Malaviya, 34, wore a Forever New black crochet dress borrowed from a friend's closet, and paired it with thrifted faux leather shorts and bright green gum boots that she bought from a local store in Udupi.
Graphic designer Akshaya Iyer, 24, was head to toe in thrifted finds. From the yellow crochet vest to the brown vintage Ray-Bans, cream cargo pants anf the brown bag, everything was brought from online thrift stores on Instagram. Her silver jewellery was from Commercial Street in Bengaluru.
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Graphic designer Akshaya Iyer, 24, was head to toe in thrifted finds. From the yellow crochet vest to the brown vintage Ray-Bans, cream cargo pants anf the brown bag, everything was brought from online thrift stores on Instagram. Her silver jewellery was from Commercial Street in Bengaluru. (Ghazal Chengappa )
Make up artist Angela Attavar, 25, flaunted a lime green shrug and a pair of bright green corduroys, both thrifted. Her mustard Uniqlo half moon bag and black Doc Martens were six years old
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Make up artist Angela Attavar, 25, flaunted a lime green shrug and a pair of bright green corduroys, both thrifted. Her mustard Uniqlo half moon bag and black Doc Martens were six years old (Ghazal Chengappa )
Art director Divya Runwal's 1970s blazer was a vintage find that she bought at an underground thrift store in Turkey. The 30-year-old's dress was also thrifted. Her choker, made using textiles, was from Vietnam.
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Art director Divya Runwal's 1970s blazer was a vintage find that she bought at an underground thrift store in Turkey. The 30-year-old's dress was also thrifted. Her choker, made using textiles, was from Vietnam. (Ghazal Chengappa )
Behavioural scientist Monish Khanderia, 31, wore co-ords from Backalley Bodega. Some of his  jewellery was thrifted from markets in Germany
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Behavioural scientist Monish Khanderia, 31, wore co-ords from Backalley Bodega. Some of his jewellery was thrifted from markets in Germany (Ghazal Chengappa )

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