As Pride month continues to be celebrated across the city, Bombay Closet Cleanse-Thrift Shop (BCC) is also doing something special. While their Bandra store remains in the same location, their Versova address is relocating to Goa. Using this opportunity to say goodbye, they have decided to host one last Pride-themed party called BCC Pride Party at the Versova store. The event will include a flea market where you can enjoy open mics, music performances and a drag showcase, shop for cool bargains, get poke tattoos, indulge in face painting and hair braiding. There will also be a dance floor where you can groove to some lively music.

A young visitor shows off their face painting; (right) dainty earrings on sale at the flea market

Alfiya Khan, co-founder, BCC, reminisces about her experience in Mumbai: “This journey has been nothing short of magical. This June, we celebrate five years of our Bandra store and two years at our Versova location. Watching perceptions shift around pre-loved shopping and building a community that values conscious consumption has been incredibly rewarding. We’ve also had the great support of changemakers like Monica Dogra, Sherry Shroff, Parul Gulati, and Gulshan Devaiah, who opened up their closets for a cause, bringing more attention to the joy and impact of mindful consumption.”