Grab Vir Das’ prized possessions at a garage sale by a Bandra thrift store this weekend

Vir Das with his beloved pet Dr Watson. Photo courtesy: Shivani Mathur

Actor and stand-up comic Vir Das has donated some valued items from his closet and personal memorabilia to the Thrift Shop who will be hosting a garage sale this weekend. Mumbai's first brick and mortar thrift store is an offshoot of the Bombay Closet Cleanse, a digital store that ships worldwide and stocks pre-loved fast fashion, luxury bags, shoes, curated local finds, vintage books, art and more at a bargain.

The physical store intends to offer an experiential space that takes inspiration from New York's many thrift and pawn shops with a quaint, grungy vintage-inspired decor, and periodically conducts charity garage sales in collaboration with influencers and celebrities. In the past, Monica Dogra, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Malvika Sitlani and Abhishek Upmanyu have also donated their personal effects to raise funds for various causes.

Shopper at the Thrift Store by Bombay Closet Cleanse in Bandra. Pic/Bombay Closet Cleanse

Das has generously donated some gems from his personal memorabilia and closet - a lot of them acquired during his time in New York. This includes shoes, jackets, hats, caps, pop culture merchandise, accessories, and gadgets. Some of his prized possessions include a pair of Swarovski cufflinks, an original Lakers cap, a beautifully tailored Panama hat from New York, Bose headphones, and merchandise from Sherlock and Star Wars. Pieces will be priced Rs 499 onwards and will go up to Rs 12,000 and all proceeds from the sale will go to Paws Animal Rescue Hospital in Murbad in memory of Das' dog Dr. Watson.

Sana Khan, co-founder of Bombay Closet Cleanse shares, "It has been heartening to see people support their friendly neighbourhood thrift store with so much love and enthusiasm despite the pandemic. For Vir's fans, this is a great opportunity to get a glimpse of his life and travels. The response has been overwhelming and we're looking forward to a fun weekend."

WHEN: 11 AM - 9 PM, August 27-28
AT: Shop No 10, Silver Pearl Building, Waterfield Road, Bandra West
CALL: 9920933858

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