Kunal Rawal dishes out sartorial trends, hacks every man needs to know, this festive season
Bollywood's go-to man for men's wear is predicting a lot of fun trends for this period.
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The 33-year-old designer says that a well-fitted outfit is a sure-shot winner.
He’s the go-to designer for Bollywood’s young brigade of actors. Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor can often be found dressed to impress in clothes by the 33-year-old.
Having graduated from the London College of Fashion, Kunal Rawal’s design aesthetic marries functionality with style at his eponymous label, and the young designer - who recently set up shop in the National Capital - believes that fashion should be fun.
And this celebratory period is going to be all about having a good time.
“There are going to be a lot of fun trends when it comes to men’s fashion,” says Rawal, who feels mix-n-match will be big this festive season.
Having dressed almost the entire gen-next in tinseltown, when Rawal dishes out sartorial advice, we for sure know men should take notes.
“For men’s wear there is nothing more beautiful than tone-on-tone thread work. And when it comes to the hems, they are getting shorter,” he adds, stating ‘nothing longer than the thigh’ for him.
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A model displays a creation by Rawal, at the Lakme Fashion Week. With cuts and embroidery sorted, the colours that Rawal feels will be big are navy and dark wine, calling them the ‘white and black of the festive season’.
“One can also expect bolder tones like rust, some subtle shades, military tones, hues of olive making a splash in men’s wear this season,” says Rawal while also adding that the perennials - blacks, whites, ivory - will always stay.
While following trends can help up your sartorial game, it is important to invest in versatile pieces, something that can be styled in multiple ways. Rawal believes that creating different looks with a single item, for example a kurta shirt, not just creates value, but is also fun and a great hack if you’re running short on time.
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And to ensure that you don’t go wrong with your festive dressing, Rawal suggests paying attention to the fit of the garment.
Rawal suggests investing in versatile pieces that can be styled in multiple ways. “A well-filled outfit is an important aspect of making and feeling good. It isn’t something that should be ignored.
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“Comfort is another point that men should keep in mind when choosing their wardrobe,” he says when asked about a hack that will ensure one doesn’t go wrong with festive dressing.
But as the ones with the craft will often say, Kunal reiterates, “Being you, wearing the look that you find exciting and personalising it is the only way to create fashion success.”
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While the women strutted and waltzed down their way down the ramp in dreamy lehengas and bejewelled ensembles, it was the men that stole the show in tailored bandhgalas and glitzy jackets.
In Pic (L to R): Ayushmann Khurrana for Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Farhan Akhtar for Payal Singhal, and Hardik Pandya for designer Amit Aggarwal.
While the women strutted and waltzed down their way down the ramp in dreamy lehengas and bejewelled ensembles, it was the men that stole the show in tailored bandhgalas and glitzy jackets.In Pic (L t..
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Done in muted and vintage tones, the entire collection had a modern yet timeless feel that would suit the Indian groom of today. “I’ve refreshed the wedding palette in a more millennial and modern way,” explained Malhotra.
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Couturiers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna went in the opposite direction – black and metallic tones – for their first collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019 after 15 years. In association with NEXA, the collection projected a nice balance of dreaminess and luxury with luxurious fabrics, elaborate embellishment and strong geometric patterns done in hues of grey, platinum, gunmetal and the signature ‘NEXA Blue’.
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana turned showstopper for the designers in a suave-yet-edgy embellished knee-length jacket. “Rohit and Rahul designed my wedding outfit so it’s extremely nostalgic for me to be walking the ramp for them today. Their designs exude a sense of luxury coupled with much needed edginess,” he said.
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Cricketer Hardik Pandya turned showstopper for avant-garde designer Amit Aggarwal in a plum trench coat. Crafted out of R-Elan tulle fabric with the designer’s signature touch of recycled polymer details, the coat was layered over a metallic vest and a coordinated pair of plum trousers.
Post the showcase, the cricketer tweeted, “New experience but a fun one ?”
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A stylish departure from the usual bandhgala is this multi-layered teal blue alternative from designer Ujjawal Dubey. In his Antar-Agni’s Winter/Festive’19 collection, the designer plays with a series of draped and layered styles in the form of handwork and neat tailoring, offering a nice alternative to the traditional bandhgala.
This particular bandhgala has been paired with cigarette pants.
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Ideal for a destination wedding in Mexico or a music festival in Nevada is this nostalgic, bohemian shirt-kurta from designer Payal Singhal’s #PS20, marking 20 years of her label. Reminiscent of the free spirit of 10th century gypsies, this white abutilon print, dupion shirt kurta is paired with a coordinated churidaar, a georgette dupatta with tassels and a fanny pack.
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Designer Kunal Rawal seamlessly pairs a denim grid embroidered bandhgala with a slate blue yoke piping detailed kurta and slate blue denim tights, for an overall modern, millennial touch to ethnic wear.
Inspired by multi-functionality, Rawal’s latest collection – Confluence – showcases deconstructed silhouettes, sherwanis with curved hemlines, kurtas-worn-over-shirts, technical baraat kurtas, texture play and metal detailing.
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This highlight of this winter-festive creation from designer Ujjawal Dubey is a white and blue ombre bandhgala with a tissue front wrap. Playing with soft layers and sharp silhouettes, Dubey paired the bandhgala with an asymmetric kurta and white slim pants.
Featured a lot of ivory with strokes of pigeon grey, mouse greys, deep blue and browns, the winter-festive collection showcased a series of draped and layered styles in the form of handwork and neat tailoring, all crafted with a mix of zari/ cotton and elastane.
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Playing with georgette and organza to create soft, structured looks, Singhal unveiled this stone organza and silk embroidered bandi worn with organza kurta and periwinkle blue velvet low crotch pants.
The bursts of colour set against a neutral base of chalky whites, ecru and periwinkle blue a gypset’s characteristic joie de vivre. Singhal also experiments with a mix of thread work, cutwork jaalis, leather embroidery, frayed tassels, appliqué and patchwork to create 3D textures.
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Playing with multi-functionality and the layering of shirts, waistcoats, kurta and trousers, Rawal introduces this check print bundi paired with a check printed jacket, a rust wing goose embroidered koti and tan faux leather pants.
The collection is said to reflect the designer’s love for industrial grunge and military rodeo. “Modern street wear combined and our Indian roots are brought together to offer diversity to the contemporary Indian man, who is looking for versatile outfits that they could multi task in,” said Rawal.
Playing with multi-functionality and the layering of shirts, waistcoats, kurta and trousers, Rawal introduces this check print bundi paired with a check printed jacket, a rust wing goose embroidered ..
