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The Hindu : y>Bandannas and beads are all the rage now thanks to Captain Jack Sparrow and his ilk, writes NEETI SARKAR

Photo: APSavvy Johnny Depp in his buccaneer avatar in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

Film and fashion are best buddies. Thanks to the illustrious Captain Jack Sparrow, today’s fashion echoes the very essence of movies like “Pirates of the Caribbean”. They are literally everywhere! From pendants and tee shirts to watches and mouse-pads, pirate motifs have stolen the limelight. While it is not uncommon to spot a teenager wearing a shirt with the design of a glowing skull, you might be shocked to find young girls sporting sandals with tiny metal anchors that serve as a buckle or as some sort of fancy embellishment! Designers too have jumped on the pirate bandwagon.

Celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Sienna Miller have made quite a statement with the skull-patterned scarves. Ezra Kanavalli, a business management student says, “The concept of pirates is fascinating and the same finding echoes in fashion even more so.The notorious patch, the infamous wooden limb and the hook are now popular prints on bandanas. Parth B.S., a content writer and self confessed movie buff says, “I was inspired by the movie and for a long time had wanted to get myself a tattoo. Since the skull is very common, I got a pirate hat tattooed instead and I absolutely love it.”

“After the release of ‘At world’s end,’ a friend hosted a party with the pirate theme. The turnout was amazing! There were sailors and pirates. The look was complete with accessories like fake weapons and pirate flags!” explains Sneha Jagadish, a fine arts teacher. The gift store, Archie’s Gallery has launched its new collection of pirate knickknacks. While the pirate clock would cost you around Rs. 400, the more eye-catching snow globe can be purchased for a mere Rs. 250. According…More