Came into a cool couple of million through a Nigerian scam
Thought I’d go splurge to better who I am
Clothes maketh the man, so with a craving for all things luxe
What better way to spend a few easy bucks
Donning these fancy labels and tags
They’d add way more style to my swag
I’d get a designer closet, oh so bling
Swish stuff that’d make my heart sing
Anything to look better than I currently do
And perhaps feature on the cover of the next GQ
So off I flew first class to Paris, Milan, New York and Dubai
London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and then back to Mumbai
First on the list was a cravat from Prada
So what if I don’t wear slick jackets, I just hadda
Next, a little something from Gucci
It promised to make me forever sans souci
A tote from that Italian fella Ferragamo
To show off to all my still-poor amigos
Belts, buckles and trunks from LV
Ha! Let them be the cause of my friends’ envy
Then a boat-load of stuff from Bvlgari
My bags were so heavy, the concierge had to carry
Some scarves and fragrances from the house of Hermes
Baubles for the mistress and of course, my missus
A quick pop in across the aisle to Tiffany’s
Five or six trinkets… is that too many?
Some bold printed silk shirts from Versace
From downright tacky to take me straight to classy
Jimmy Choo’s shoes and also a little something
Just so he doesn’t feel left out, from Christian Louboutin
Tuxes and shirts from Boss, Burberry and Brioni
For trousers, Tom Ford, Canali, YSL and Armani
Bespoke suits from those chaps on Saville Row
I tell you, the outfitting was such a bore
Next, a chunky Rolex or a Patek Phillipe
To add to the wrist, yup, they’ll do the trick
I threw in a couple of things from Dolce & Gabbana
Didn’t much care for them, but I just wanna
Bottega Veneta, Valentino and Givenchy
Flashy boutiques, exclusive and so very chi chi
Chanel, Fendi, Dior, Carolina Hererra, Nina Ricci
Umm, naah… oh, okay, may as well (sorry if I’m bitchy!)
Ties, cuff links, socks, hats, shades, accessories… check
And a box of Havanas just for style, what the heck
Bally and Miu Miu beseechingly called me back
Could they interest me in something and have it packed?
And before I forgot, I dashed across to Zegna
You just can’t miss out on a good thing, can ya?
Finally, since I still had some change left over
I ordered a Bentley, just to see the jealous guys glower
Look at me, people! Looking nouveau riche spiffy
Yeah, I know the losers will call it kitschy
Now that leaves me with just enough for branded underwear
Any suggestions on what and from where?
PS – And when it’s time for the next set of swanky clothes
I might need to break the bank at one of those Vegas casinos
Picture credit, Google – from the Bollywood movie ‘Hindi Medium’; a particular scene in which a loaded country bumpkin with no taste or class, ODs on high fashion brands to make a statement
Kunal, this is a MASTERPIECE.
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You think so? 🙏🏽 Thank you!!
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Yes, indeed.
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Well done Kunal, don’t know half of these brands – maybe I’m moving in the wrong circles with real people ha!ha!ha! But I guess we’re all a little guilty of chasing Hipster credentials 😀
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Thanks, Chevvy! You’re doing just fine without those kind of people in your life. Some of the obscenely priced stuff I see in magazines or shop windows is plain ugly!
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Yes, I don’t think I could be so fickle. Have a lovely day!😀
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You, too! Many thanks!
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This was excellent!
I loved the rhyme or possessed.
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Thanks, Esther
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Good one 😅
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Thank you!
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Awesome!! Now a days people are getting branded from outside and inside their heart is empty!! Good satire
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Thanks, appreciate it. And you’re so right in your observation
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Most welcome 😊
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Wonderful 😁😊😊
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Thanks a lot, am glad you liked it
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This is priceless. How did u perfectly rhyme all these brands? Beyond amazing.
Great work
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Priceless or unaffordable? 😜 Thanks, Niharika!
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Haha, i like that pun!
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Wonderful rhyming, Kunal! And the message loud and clear 😂
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Thanks! Aap toh Dilliwaale hain, you should know what I’m talking about! 😝
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Haha…yes Kunal…you have every right to din it in 😜 ‘Dilliwala’ is a brand too!!!
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😀
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One has to love the power of Human Reasoning.
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priceless is the word 🙂 thoroughly enjoyed reading and conjuring an image with Havanas and all 🙂 have fun you 🙂
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Tx, glad you liked it! But no tx, I don’t smoke 😬
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Very nice…haha
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Thanks! 👍
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Kunal, this is super cool. Kunal thakorachi! It’s a fantastic piece. Awesome rhymes. Well, I enjoyed this so much I am going to come back and read it again.
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Thank you! Are you also part of the brandwagon?
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I like them , super brands.
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This is great, Kunal! Love your style 😁
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Poetry style or dressing style??? Hahaha!
Thanks, Vonita!
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Both, me thinks 😊
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🙂
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I loved the whole piece! I agree, brands maketh man…its good to see some sophistication but not devoid of heart that is. Although, you had me mortified by the first two lines. I was pretty sure you were some kind of gangster until I read the next few lines 😜my bad.
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Hahahahhah, I assure you that I am not! Thanks for coming by & I’m glad you enjoyed it! You have a lovely day/evening!
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That’s a relief! And thank you! Wish you the same classy kunal 😉
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Also, it’s a worth a mention that you know way more than I do about brands and that’s rare. I mean meri aukaat tho nada ki hai but jaankaari prada tak ki hai.. Aap tho baap nikle.
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Baba, I had to look up a few myself!
I like that bit about aukaat being nada, but aspiration being Prada :0
We’re all in the same boat, not to worry!
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Why thank you! That’s the only one I know anyway. And hey, at least you got a good poem out of the search ☺ see you around. Happy blogging.
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Very catchy. I love this! There were a brand or two I have yet to discover haha.
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Thanks! I hope you’re saving up so you can buy them when you come across them! 😀
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Except for few, many brands are new for me. And I’m still living in the world 😀
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We are better off living a simple life. This was more a satire on the guys who flaunt brands or who go “tumhe pata nahin meraa baap kaun hai?”
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Excellently written up.
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Thanks, my friend
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