REGAL REVIVAL
Festive dressing for guys gets a vintage upgrade this season, with revival silhouettes from Mughal history.
There is more to men's
traditional wardrobe than a simple set
of pajama kurta or a stiff
s h e r wani.Rework
iconic stylish cuts like jama, angarkha, bandi etc. Revisit history
for style tips; think Bajirao Peshwa or refer to Maharana Pratap's
paintings.Tip: Keep the colour palette muted and neutral. Add a punch
of pop in the form of a shawl on your silk, flared
angarkha. This style works best for guys with great physique
and height as this
and height as this body type makes the pattern look more masculine and
stylish.
MAXI ANARKALI
Yes, it's the answer to all your prayers for
versatile and not-too-blingy style pieces. The plain black torso allows
you to experiment with lay
ers of glistening gold chains and chandelier ear rings .
Attending a close friend's wed ding? Put on your heaviest kundan
neck piece for the ultimate ethno-mod ern look. For
a not-so-festive outing, throw an oversized black button-down shirt
with vintage gold enamel brooches on pockets and a metallic black
waist belt.
Tip: Let one chunky jew ellery add to the glamour quotient.
SHEER PLEASURE
Rock the sheer trend by implementing it in
unusual ways. Ditch that fancy, heavy dupatta with latkans and trip ping
borders and sport a short tulle cape instead.
Invest in a
heavily adorned corset blouse; it is a versatile piece that's
modern yet Indi an in its soul. This decon structed saree avatar
resembles the classic Valentino saree gown sported by former first
lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the 1960s.
Tip: Take the pastel route to make sure it looks princely.
MAHARAJA ANDROGYNY
If you're tired of flared anarkalis and messy pleated sarees, it's time to raid your better half's wardrobe.
Think androgyny the maharaja way. A well-cut and beauti
fully-constructed sherwani suit works amazingly on the amazon ian body
type.
To look leaner and taller, go for the placement of vertical embellish ments with tone on tone colour.
Tip: For a Rajputana chutzpah, accessorise with a Rajasthani bor
(ornament for forehead) and complete with classic leather oxfords.
BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK
Time to rethink our traditional colour palette and infuse some offbeat and bold colours, which are often consid
ered less auspicious. For a showstopping look, create styles with
offbeat place ments of grand, contemporary motifs. Balance the
black as well as the opulence of the state-of-art flare by opting for a self-tonal golden body.
Tip: A bold maroon bindi with a pair of delicate chandbalis and a high
bun with fresh jasmine gajra will complement this look perfectly.
MIX AND MATCH
Youthful and experimental men today are daring to try new styles and silhouettes. Layering is the key to suc
cessful dressing.
Modify the stiff sherwani into a short coat and team it with a classic kurta and silk dhoti.
To make this mix-and match per fectly fall in place, focus on the
unique equation of colours and avoid too many embell ishments.
Tip: Restrict the detailing to the sleeves and place the embroidery in a
sporty, striped design as shown in the pic.Complete the look with
classic tie-ups.
YOUR CRASH-COURSE TO CHIC WEDDING DRESSING
It's time to pull out
those textile treasures and flaunt your heirloom heritage. To wear them
with a twist, team a classic gold Kanjeevaram saree with a polo neck
black blouse.
Matching sets are passé. Mix jewels to create unusual layered looks.
Team diamonds with oxidised silver and matt gold jewels with timeless
temple jewellery.
Oxfords with sarees is bold, daring and quirky.
“Make custom lace-up shoes in brocade and silk; they add an element of
surprise to the otherwise traditional saree. For that ex
tra punch, team them with chunky tribal anklets,“ says designer Aniket
Satam.
Nothing defines festivity like a bunch of fresh flowers in
your hair. Couple marigold with dainty yellow floral buds to convert a
simple chignon into a perfumed hairdo. Think pastel chrysanthemums with
pearl pins.
Anarkalis are done to death; it's time to go
back to the classic kurta-churidar look. Think 60s sheath and shift
kurta silhouettes with aligarh pants. Go OTT with 80s style XXL kalidar
kurta with gussets. Try Pakistani kaftans with culottes.
Like
anarkalis, even lehengas need to go back to fashion cemetery for some
muchneeded rest. It's time for leggy shararas and
ghararas. Skirts are now replaced with bifurcated palazzos and elephant
pants that have the grace of flare with the ease of movement.Team them
with ditsy blouses instead of the usual kurti.
Men need to get out of their comfort zone and experiment with fabrics and layering.“Bandi with flared angarkha and pencil churi
dar is cool so is the khadi bomber jacket over simple chikan kurta worn with linen pants,“ says Satam.
Dress
your gadgets in desi attire. Invest in pop kitsch phone and ipad covers
to complement your outfits. A sleek metallic cover goes best with
everything.
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