Bombay Times
11th April, 2014
“… says shoe expert Srishti Bagaria, “Handpainted ones are extremely popular now. Having different superheros are in hot demand, as the make for strong characters and can look really cool on the feet.”
Miss Malini
Malini Agarwal flaunting her custom hand painted esbe sneakers
Asian Age
31st May, 2017
Srishti Bagaria did not have the heart to throw away her worn out sneakers and decided to revamp them by painting them in distinct hues. What was meant to be a hobby, soon turned into a business for this 26-year-old fashion stylist. Today, she hand-paints shoes at the demand of her clients. Why pay an obnoxious amount for a pair when you can get quirky customised designs and vibrant colours at a price that won’t burn a hole in your pockets? Right from popular cartoon faces, famous superhero characters to pretty bridal sneakers, youngsters in the city are opting for customised hand painted alternatives to their usual sneakers. “My friends loved the way the shoes looked and I received a lot of appreciation for the same, some of them wanted me to revamp their old shoes and it eventually spiralled to a business,” says Srishti, who has sold over 100 distinct designs so far under her brand name Esbe.
A trend that is fast catching up is having customised bridal shoes, reveals Srishti. “We have a doodle variety of bridal wear which is gaining a lot of momentum, it makes for a beautiful customised gift. The sneakers are painted in a way, which showcases all the particular character traits of the bride, her likes and dislikes and the things she enjoys the most. It makes for a nice gifting option,” she shares.
The Hindu, Bengaluru
26th July 2017
…For those who love customised accessories, Srishti Bagaria, proprietor of and artist at Esbe (Mumbai), that creates and retails custom hand-painted products, says: “There has been an increase in the number of Disney-themed orders I’ve been getting. Mickey Mouse seems to be favourite among adults”
Street Style Spotlight
May / June 2017
