In Pictures | Lakme Fashion Week : Kunal Rawal and 'Role Play' in men's wear

Displayed on the ramp was Kunal’s modern take on the sherwani and shorter versions of the Pathani kurta. The staples like Bundis and jackets appeared periodically in the show to give a more comprehensive look to men’s fashion requirements. A few traditional silhouettes stabilised the style element of the collection.

Using craft as an important fashion detailing, there was elaborate quilting, rich knots, some thread work and Kunal’s favourite French Knots. Paying tribute to botany in a more abstract geometric manner, there were marigolds and roses that formed 2D silhouettes; while the manicured grass effect was translated into French Knots.

Sleeve detailing appeared with stripes running down the arm or along the side of the trousers. The variety of kurtas, sherwanis, bundis, waistcoats, bandhgala, dhoti salwars and jackets with tonal or at times discreet contrast embroidery was imaginative, giving ethnic wear a totally practical ready-to-wear angle.

Making a heart stopping and show-stopping entry to close this high octane men’s wear show was Bollywood hot star, Ranbir Kapoor.

Ranbir Kapoor walked in, in a champagne beaded bundi over a chocolate textured kurta and champagne silk fitted pants.

Going slightly rebellious with his garments, Kunal boldly declared on a black kurta that “Black is beautiful even for Weddings, added cut-outs of Perspex turbans to confirm the statement and added rings and bracelets for men by Silver Streak.

Sleeve detailing appeared with stripes running down the arm or along the side of the trousers. The variety of kurtas, sherwanis, bundis, waistcoats, bandhgala, dhoti salwars and jackets with tonal or at times discreet contrast embroidery was imaginative, giving ethnic wear a totally practical ready-to-wear angle.

Working around an easy, breezy, outdoor look of grass, flowers and jungle inspirations woven into fabrics for the rugged look, the Kunal Rawal collection ‘Role Play’ was a bold wardrobe offering that will delight the New Age male dresser with its style, detailing and edgy construction.