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Indian Grooms Claim Fashion Spotlight
10 Oct
Summary
- Men embrace varied silhouettes, colors, and textures in occasionwear.
- Grooms seek personal fashion moments, not just complementing brides.
- Comfort and individuality drive the shift in festive menswear.
Modern Indian men are redefining festive occasionwear, moving beyond the traditional kurta-pyjama. Today's fashion landscape embraces experimentation with proportions, unconventional colors, and contemporary tailoring. Fluid trousers, sharper bandhgalas, and statement shirts are gaining prominence, emphasizing comfort and individuality. Designers are focusing on versatile layering and textural richness as alternatives to heavy embellishments.
This season's trends highlight a shift where heritage elements are fused with modern sensibilities. Designers like Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna focus on balancing structure with fluidity, while Raghavendra Rathore emphasizes timeless yet personal style. The modern groom, in particular, is asserting his desire for a distinct fashion statement, with accessories like the kamarbandh emerging as key focal points.
Designers Sarah Sandeep and Bennu Sehgal advocate for clothing that retains Indian identity while feeling natural and comfortable to the wearer. They highlight the importance of versatility, with pieces designed to be restyled across various occasions. This movement towards 'quieter luxury' emphasizes sophisticated cuts and fabrics over ostentatious ornamentation, reflecting a growing experimental spirit in Indian menswear.
