Fashion’s been enjoying a ‘thorny’ love affair — first with the pineapple and now with the prickly pear. We’ve been spotting the millennials’ symbol of festivals, freedom and optimism on everything from Paul Smith cuff links to Dolce & Gabbana jackets. If you would like to transition the cactus from your windowsill and on to your sleeve (or sole), there is no dearth of options.
Temperley London - Garden Cacti Printed Dress Couldn’t summer in the Riviera? Enjoy its spirit with this British fashion house’s Summer ’18 collection. Inspired by lush Mediterranean gardens, the hand-painted prints come on textured seersucker and silks. We pick this fluid midi wrap dress in Prussian blue which can go from brunch to a girl’s night out. Approximately ₹79,100, on temperleylondon.com
Shivan & Narresh - Cacti Print One Shoulder Maillot You won’t find the cactus at the beach, but we say, buck tradition — that’s what it’s there for. Featuring bright green cacti print (with an occasional pop of pineapple for a tropical vibe), this nude and pink one-shoulder maillot in Italian jersey ratchets up the edge with a black cross-barred patch at the front. At ₹13,500, on perniaspopupshop.com
Prada - Cactus appliqué suede and leather wedge sandals Prada may have gone for monochromes and sheers for its Resort 2018 collection, but their shoes got some playful attention. These metallic-gold leather platform wedges — with Mexico-inspired suede cacti appliqué and a colourful combination of pink, blue, yellow, green and red saffiano leather — adds a graphic statement to jeans or that summery white dress. Approximately ₹53,300, on matchesfashion.com
Masaba - Pink Cacti Relaxed Shirt with Trousers Candy pink and cacti are a match made in summer heaven. Be the ‘pop of colour’ at any party in this silk set featuring an off-shoulder shirt and flared trousers. With its all-over golden cacti print, you don’t need an accessory — all the double takes aimed your way will be enough. At ₹20,999, on houseofmasaba.net
Little Things Studio - Hello Cactus Shift Dress We’ve spotted blogger and digital influencer Miss Malini around town in this, and the label says it’s for people who find happiness in little things. But we like that this shift dress, from the Wild West collection, is made of handwoven chanderi, has a pretty cutout back, and hand-illustrated prints featuring all manner of cacti — from pincushions to the giant Mexican saguaro. With a relaxed silhouette, it’s a wardrobe staple. At ₹6,999, on littlethingstudio.com
