WORLD'S MOST UNUSUAL EXHIBIT ARCHIVES

MUMBAI'S SLUM MUSEUM JOINS WORLD'S MOST UNUSUAL EXHIBIT ARCHIVES





The world's first slum museum, which will open next month in Mumbai, is the latest to join the ranks of institutes, which display exhibits that are not only fascinating but also support causes. It will challenge the stereotypes that the West has about underprivileged people, courtesy films like Slumdog Millionaire. The first-of-its-kind, this pop-up museum will be held in a 13 x 6 foot portable caravan and will travel across the city . It will showcase the creations of the locals of Dharavi like leather products and ceramic items etc. Workshops and film screenings will also be held to ensure that people from the community showcase their creativity. Some other museums, which have broken all rules in the book with their eyeball-grabbing exhibits, are:

A RARE COLLECTION OF TOILETS

Name: Sulabh International Museum of Toilets, Delhi Dedicated to: Raising awareness of sanitation and hygiene It traces the historic revolution of commodes over the past 4,500 years. With exhibits from over 50 countries, the items in this museum include privies, chamber pots, decorated Victorian toilet seats, bathroom furniture, bidets and water closets in vogue from 1145 AD till date. Apart from including toilets used by Roman emperors that were made from gold and silver, it also has a rare collection of poems based on them.
What to look out for: A French toilet disguised as a bookcase. Also, a replica of the throne of Louis the XIV, which was inbuilt with a loo. It is believed that the king used to have court sessions while sitting on the pot.

AN EROTIC HOTSPOT

Name: Museum of Sex, New York Dedicated to: History, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality From the erotic to the outlandish, it houses more than 15,000 sexual artefacts. Strictly for adults, the collection includes vintage vibrators, period photography and Japanese erotic art, etc. Although the exhibits are meant to be educative, they are often displayed in an explicit format. What to look out for: The museum cafe is famous for serving a blend of special `aphrodisiac' cocktails.

IF LOOKS COULD KILL

Name: Museum of Enduring Beauty, Malacca (Malaysia) Dedicated to: Showing different interpretations of beauty across cultures It documents the strangest kind of procedures, the lengths that humans can go to and the agony they can endure to look physically attractive! The exhibits on display highlight corseting, scarification, lip and neck stretching, tribal teeth filling, tattooing and foot binding etc., in short, all kinds of body modifications that people have gone through since ancient times. What to look out for: The exhibit of one of the most famous ladies in history, Ethel Granger, who had a tiny, 13-inch waist, which was barely enough to sup port her spine.

FOR ART GONE AWRY

Name: The Museum of Bad Art, Massachusetts Dedicated to: Celebrating bad artists and their works While most art galleries and museums in the world take pains to curate the best works of artists and sculptors, this one proudly displays the worst of the lot. Housing over 600 pieces, the gallery receives at least 20 artworks a month. But only the worst are chosen.Curators also scour flea markets, thrift stores and garbage cans to find pieces worthy for the museum!

MEMENTOS OF BROKEN HEARTS

Name: Museum of Broken Relationships, Zagreb (Croatia) Dedicated to: People who have a tough time overcoming heartbreak Two Croatian artists came up with this unusual idea after their own break-up.Anyone who has been in love and has been through heartbreak can contribute to this exhibit that has everything from poignant love letters to half-torn photographs of former lovers to beautiful wedding dresses and even a bottle of tears.

THE DEAD ON DISPLAY

Name: Museum of Death, Los Angeles Dedicated to: Taking away the fear of dying Celebrating death, this frightening museum has sections on baby coffins, the artworks of infamous serial killers, suicide machines and taxidermy . There are videos of autopsies, pictures of car accidents and actual crime scenes as well as rooms filled with funeral paraphernalia! The goal is to make people feel grateful that they are alive. What to look out for: You can see the real, guillotined head of the French serial killer, Bluebeard.

How to choose the right clothes for your body type

 How to choose the right clothes for your body type

Getting the right clothes for their body type is the tough est choice that women have to make, but with a bit of guidance and a few hints one can have the desired wardrobe. Try these simple tips to customise your wardrobe based on different body shapes:

THE APPLE BODY SHAPE

Usually characterised by rounded shoulders, a full tummy and average size bust. The weight is carried around the middle of the body with slimmer legs.

What works best: Well-tailored tunic tops work well on this shape as it lowlights the rounder tummy; an empire line is also very flattering. Vnecks or round-neck tops work best as they flatter the bust and draw attention away from the tummy area.

You can pair these with a straight leg trouser. Long line jackets are also best for this body shape. Try wearing these with a skirt that sits on the hips and team with a top in a block colour for perfect symmetry Stay away from: Tapered trousers, cowl neck tops, tight knits and short jackets.

FOR PEAR BODY SHAPE

Pear shapes carry weight around the tummy and thighs and are smaller on the shoulders What works best: The trick with pear shape is to balance out the shoulders with the hips by drawing attention to the top part of the body . This can be achieved with wide necklines and interesting prints. As with apple shapes, it’s best to wear block colours on the bottom. Bootleg trousers are great for creating balance or, if you prefer skirts, A-line is the best cut.

Stay away from: Tight knits, pencil skirts, prints or bright colours on the bottom half.

FOR HOURGLASS BODY

Women with hourglass body have smaller waist, larger bust and rounded hips. It's the easiest shape to dress, as most styles will suit this shape. What works best: If you are lucky enough to have an hourglass shape, you can pull off almost any style. To show off your waist wear high-waisted skirts or dresses with large waistbands. Necklines can be quite structured but keep it simple on top as prints can make you look top heavy .Don't hide under baggy tshirts or jumpers but instead wear fitted tops. Well-tailored trousers are great on the hourglass figure; just be aware that your bottom can look bigger in prints. The world is your oyster when it comes to dresses.

Stay away from: Large prints and baggy styles

OR LEAN SHAPE

Lean shapes have a smaller bust and slender hips with a square waist.

What works best: Although a lot of us envy the lean shape it can be tricky to style as its difficult to get the right balance. Creating a waist and a bust is the first action to take. Try high-waisted trousers or belted dresses. Cross over tops and wrap dresses work very well on this shape. If you want to wear it separately, start with a cowl neck top to give your bust a more balanced look and team this with an A-line skirt or bootleg trousers. Layering is also a good way to create more dimensions.

■ Stay away from: Big statement styles and bodycon dresses.


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GREY IS THE NEW BLACK

The must-have navy blue or black suit in your wardrobe gets a new friend -the grey suit! Seen on most runways in the SpringSummer 2016 sea son, it is a favourite. As a lot of shades go with grey, it makes it a versatile suit colour.

SPORTS LUXE

A styled version of sportswear, the sports luxe look includes track pants, bomber jackets, sneakers, sweatshirt and the likes. It is a richer and more refined version of your gym gear. Greys, neons and shiny fabrics are touted to be the in-thing.

EMBROIDERED SUIT JACKETS

Seen on celebrities like Justin Bieber and Lewis Hamilton, embroidered suit jackets will score big in 2016. Nothing too radical in terms of the embroidery though, a bit of thread work along the collar and the cuffs give your jacket an embellished look.

MAN BRAIDS

Popular online, man braids are here to stay . Sported by celebs, the sides of the hair are shaved or closely cropped while the top part is done up in braids.

WHITE TROUSERS

Breezy and comfortable, white pants have made appearances at red carpets, fashion magazines and runways in the latter part of 2015. No more niche, they plan to get more common and can be worn in several ways including denims, trousers and even as shorts.