Take style cues from Maharaja of Jaipur’s Dolce look...
The Spring Summer 19 runways of Etro, Dolce & Gabbana, Margiela and Cerruti saw tailored suits, which had a wrap-around style. In fact, the Maharaja of Jaipur Padmanabh Singh, who walked the ramp for Dolce & Gabbana sported this Oriental-inspired style. What makes this trend such an intriguing sartorial study is the fact that this wrap-around style lends a soft, relaxed and languid touch to the classic menswear tailoring. Think Hugh Hefner lounging in the Playboy mansion and you get the drift. We speak to menswear experts to understand the trend better and also if it really fits into the almost-dormant Indian sartorial space.
Allows experimentation
Though the wrap-around style has been the most ‘in’ thing in the international space, it will take some time to make its space in the Indian sartorial area. This is mainly due to a limited audience. Sandeep Gonsalves, co-founder, SS Homme says, “A lot can actually be done with the kimono style. Due to the silhouette being so loose, the detailing can be played with extreme ease. The most popular one is to play with the belts a little above the waist. We’ve been experimenting with the style for our new A/W line with subtle takes on kimono, as it does not restrict movement and is also an extremely flexible one, which I think, is one of the major reasons for its comeback.”
Mafioso meets Yakuza
While it may look cool on global runways, the Indian sartorial space isn’t as evolved yet. Designer Gaurav Khanijo says, “But we are getting there slowly. Not everyone can carry off wrap-around suits since one needs the right attitude and confidence to pull these off. I think it’s a great mix of old classic tailoring with an easy, wicked vibe. It seems like a great mix of West meeting South-East Asia (the Italian mafia meeting the Japanese Yakuza vibe).”
Khanijo hopes that Indian designers too are able to give men in India some creative and tasteful clothing. “Only if they move forward and out of their wedding traditional closet,” he adds.
A cool take on the relaxed tux
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana wore a tailored kimono-style suit last year, but not many B-Town actors have experimented with this style. Stylist Isha Bhansali says, “Dolce & Gabbana have been doing it for quite some time in a more luxe style. I think it makes for a laidback red carpet look and works beautifully with a pair of penny loafers. All you need to do is roll up your sleeves and hang loose. I love the idea of a languid tuxedo.”
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