Desi mom creates RL sweater replica from scratch

While everyone loves the allure of high-end couture wear, not everyone is willing-or able-to spend a fortune on these luxury pieces. Fortunately, with a little creativity and resourcefulness, you can try making your own couture-inspired designs at home. Whether it's through simple DIY projects, repurposing fabrics, or adding embellishments to existing pieces, you can replicate the elegance and glamour of runway fashion without breaking the bank.

The beauty of fashion is that with a bit of imagination and effort, you can create bespoke looks that are uniquely yours, all while staying within budget. Take, for example, entrepreneur and haute couture aficionado Sandeep Mall, who had long been eyeing Ralph Lauren’s iconic Cricket Jumper, priced at a whopping ₹31,000. It remained out of reach for him until his mother decided to take matters into her own hands.



With a bit of knitting magic, she crafted him a beautiful cable-knit V-neck sweater modeled after the Indian cricket team’s Test uniform essentially fulfilling her son's dream in the most heartfelt, homemade way. If you grew up in a desi household, chances are you too were the recipient of lovingly hand-knit sweaters from your grandmother, mother, or aunt. And judging by the comments, many social media users could relate.

One user shared, “Beautiful, meri daadi aaj bhi khud bana leti hai,” while another chimed in, “I got the same thing done from my mom this winter.” The sentiment of maternal love didn’t go unnoticed either, with one user commenting, “Maa to maa hoti hai.” Others joked, “Now it’s more expensive than a Ralph Lauren,” and “Now you will own an exquisite, custom-made piece.

” But that’s not all. Some cheeky commenters pointed out that the knit in question reminded them of the classic cricket team sweaters of the past. “Aww, isn’t it the same as the old cricket team wore for years? We all had a sleeveless vest version of it while growing up,” one user joked.

It’s a reminder of those golden days of handmade knits, crafted with care and love before every winter rolled around. Whether you're a ‘90s kid (like me) or a millennial, the nostalgia of receiving these lovingly crafted pieces still hits home. Does anyone else remember those cozy, handmade sweaters that came straight from the heart?.