Be it a flamboyant fuchsia maxi ‘date’ dress, an hourglass cocktail gown or the sensuous silk bridal saree, there is one such ‘never-give-away’ piece that forms the tapestry of a moment in life.

In a world where expert speak is more respected than experience, Shobhaa De has redefined the way one looks at those past their ‘sale-by-date’. Shobhaa at Sixty, her latest book is a rap on the knuckles for the bratty Sonam Kapoor types, who have called the enigmatic writer a ‘60-something porn writer’ and a ‘fossil’. More radiant than ever before, Shobhaa debunks the myth that age is the enemy of female fame. With her slicing wit and innate panache she embraces both the realities and the supreme highs of being an incredible brand at sixty.

Her ability to hook is infamous. From temperamental Sallu to the re-bound darling Viveik Oberoi to the Bachchan scion — she has cast her spell and walked in and out a winner.

From ‘I love NYC’ tees to flag-emblazoned merchandise, we proudly flaunt our retail pleasures from the US.