This Indian influencer turned vintage handkerchiefs into a fashionable shirt and the internet is officially obsessed | Watch
In the age of fashion-forward brands and high-end couture, we witness trends coming and going every year. However, there are some picks that spark nostalgia and take us back to the days when we didn’t even understand the meaning of fashion or styling. But thanks to the internet, people’s creativity, experimentation, and vision are finally getting the recognition they deserve – relatable, unique, and super iconic.This unconventional story is about an Indian influencer who brought a wave of nostalgia among the millennial generation with something that was definitely not in our 2025 fashion lookbook. A viral video is now circulating on Instagram, where a man has created an entire shirt out of simple vintage handkerchiefs and yes, it is wearable.
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In the video, the creator explains how he made his classic handkerchief shirt and begins by saying, “I made this floral handkerchief shirt using my collection of square, vintage floral handkerchiefs. And trust me, this shirt is totally giving a vibe. Okay, how cute are these floral pieces now?” He then connects the square pieces and stitches them together. Along the edges, he adds long fabric sheets, giving the shirt the perfect size, shape, and finish. Once done, he irons each seam flat and shows how neatly everything has come together.
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Next, he cuts the shirt pattern on the mapped fabric sheet, then folds, stitches, and irons each part one by one. He also adds scalloped edges and trims them into lovely strands, which add a sharp layer and a subtle design to the final look.The Indian influencer, named Param Sahib, has his own clothing brand and a massive fan following on Instagram. Known for his vision and DIY expertise, his creations are quirky, super unique, and absolutely alluring. While uploading the video, he wrote, “Created this cute vintage shirt using my collection of cotton handkerchiefs.”The video was shared on November 30 and has already received over 2 lakh views in just a week. Many people expressed their nostalgic emotions, one user wrote, “These hankies are so nostalgic. Every ’90s kid, their mother and teacher had this.” Another commented, “This guy is incredibly creative and authentic.”So, did you like his DIY skill and vision? Let us know in the comments below!
