Sabyasachi's collaboration with H&M ‘Wanderlust’ triggers desi meme fest

By Team Newsable | First Published Aug 12, 2021, 12:20 PM IST

While attempting to make clothes affordable for brands like H&M, the expectation Indians had from the designer appears to have been lost.

We are sure you would have noticed the latest collaboration between Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and the fashion brand H&M. Sabyasachi, a label known for its exquisite Indian wear, ranging from lehengas to sari. There is a known joke with many Indian girls that they wouldn't get married unless they wear Sabyasachi lehenga on their big day. Though the Indian designer is known for over-the-top and luxury, the latest collaboration seems the opposite.

While attempting to make clothes affordable for brands like H&M, the expectation Indians had from the designer appears to have been lost. Many Indians did not have too many positive reviews but indeed had memes for him.

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Check out some memes that have been trending on social media:

I'm pretty sure my grandmother had a very similar saree in 1970s which didn't cost her a kidney pic.twitter.com/RWphJoNHGw

— agila ulaga powerstar (@currdfriedrice)

This almost looks like a shakha uniform pic.twitter.com/WRnd86hVRQ

— Tilak Mithrabettu (@tilak365)

sabyasachi x h&m is soooo not impressive in anyway bro that’s the fits my grandparents wear on a daily basis

— tufs. (@tufaylshake)

I'm finna wear my mom's almost same saree and tell everyone it's Sabyasachi X H&M 😭😭😭 https://t.co/vgywUmHdHE

— muscan't || check pinned (@idontknowbhai)

so Sabyasachi recreated my watchman's outfit with , which costs ₹6,499

did not know misra ji was a style icon all along. pic.twitter.com/iLjpydHwmm

— Pranshu 🎴 (@inmypranshoes)

sabyasachi x h&m is so embarrassing ain’t no way it’s gonna cost $70 to look like an Indian bus driver pic.twitter.com/j2BW1Sba38

— neha 🌿 (@nehadantuluri)

The Sabyasachi H&M collaboration-themed "Wanderlust" represents rich textiles in modern and classic Indian silhouettes that resonate with the contemporary global nomad mindset. This collection will hit the shelves on 12th August at selects retail stores across the globe and online. The Sabyasachi H&M collection would offer a complete fashion wardrobe for ladies and men, including accessories, jewellery, footwear, and sunglasses at an affordable prices.

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