Miley Cyrus in a tee with her face on it

And while some stand-up comedians will applaud (read: Kunal Kamra), certain designers feel that it's important not to lose focus of the most crucial thing when your outfit sports a person's face — don't do it just because it's a trend. "Wear it only if you're making a point with your design. That's when this will make sense. It works if the faces are of music legends if they are your role model or you consume their works. But if you do it just for publicity, then it's not fashion," reasons designer Samant Chauhan, as he points out the importance of personalising one's sense of style. Faces as patterns actually work well. "It's cool if you're sporting someone else's face on your clothes But don't do it with a regular photograph. It should be something funny," says Chauhan.

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This originated when designers like John Galliano started self-portraits on clothes, Chauhan shares, adding, "The story behind the concept is justified as it's inspired by the designer's life. Customisation has always be­en around. People tattoo their spouse's names, or the bride's mehendi has the husband's name."

And while it makes sense for a stage show, the face-personalisation trend might not go a long way unless it's a caricature, anywhere above the waist or as a medium-sized detailing or even just text, concludes designer Rohit Kamra.

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