Bodements began as India’s first vintage store — rooted in the intention to bring back meaning into something that was once cherished, so it could be cherished again. At a time when secondhand fashion was still a new concept in India, we introduced carefully curated vintage pieces from around the world.

During the lockdown, with sourcing paused, we turned our attention inward. In closets across our own homes, we found saris that had been tucked away for years—rich in craft, history, and memory. That discovery shifted everything. We began working with fabrics that have already lived, now given a new purpose. Old textiles were reimagined into new garments—pieces that hold memory of generations. This evolved into a deeper purpose—reshaping the way we approached design, material, and meaning.

Today, Bodements is rooted in the revival and reinvention of vintage Indian textiles. We repurpose preloved saris and handcrafted fabrics into one-of-a-kind, contemporary silhouettes. Each garment is made slowly, with intention, using materials that already exist. We believe innovation can come through preservation. Each piece is one of a kind, handcrafted in small batches by skilled local artisans. By working with pre and post consumer waste, we choose intention over excess.

Our commitment to circularity goes beyond our garments. Over the past three years, we’ve saved every scrap left behind during production—pieces often overlooked or discarded. In collaboration with AIACA, a women-led NGO supporting artisan communities, these remnants have been repurposed into functional accessories. It’s a small but meaningful step toward our goal of becoming a fully circular brand by next year.

As part of our commitment to giving back, for one of our collections, we launched the “Buy One, Plant One” initiative—where every upcycled piece purchased contributed to the planting of a tree. In partnership with Green Yatra, we’ve planted over 100 trees so far. It’s a small step toward something bigger: a vision to grow a Bodements Jungle—a space that reflects our belief in restoration, reciprocity, and responsibility.

At Bodements, fashion is a conversation between what was and what could be. Through mindful design and purpose-led collaborations, we’re building a future that honours craft, champions community, and keeps beauty in circulation.