It’s that time of the year when we indulge ourselves in some Indianwear. Yes, we’re talking about the nine-day festivities of Navratri that’s right around the corner. And for all you gents out there, ethnic wear doesn’t get any better than these stylish and easy-to-wear silhouettes made by some of the leading couturiers and brands of the country.
Antar Agni
From left-right: Wrap tie-up relaxed fit kurta in mud green, ₹21,800; Light grey cotton silk kurta paired with relaxed fit trousers, ₹27,700; Citrine handwoven cotton kurta, ₹19,500; Smoke draped cotton-silk bandhgala paired with trousers, ₹59,100.
Archana Jaju
From left to right: Thread & mirror embroidered jacket paired with hand-painted kalamkari kurta and churidar, ₹78,999; Hand-painted kalamkari bamberg satin-silk kurta embroidered with thread & mirror work and styled with layered salwar price, ₹58,999; Thread and mirror work straight kurta paired with churidar, ₹54,999; Hand-painted kalamkari bamberg satin-silk kurta embroidered with thread & mirror work and styled with layered salwar, ₹58,999; Thread & mirror embroidered jacket paired with hand-painted kalamkari kurta and churidar, ₹78,999.
Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna
From left to right: The classic barn maroon handcrafted raw silk ethnic set paired with a digital print scarf, ₹38,000; Structured handcrafted raw silk waist jacket with white mosaic embroidery all over, overlapped with front panel, paired with a barn maroon ethnic set, ₹55,500; Olive and maroon mosaic embroidered silk waist jacket paired with an ochre silk kurta, ₹69,000.
JJ Valaya
From left to right: JJ Valaya Nugrey hand embroidered raw silk sherwani; Ivory raw silk gully embellished sherwani with burgundy piping detail around button holes; Dupion silk, fully hand embroidered Nehru jacket, paired with an antique green kurta and churidar in fine silk; Dupion silk, Nehru jacket embellished with multi-colour hand embroidery, paired with a midnight blue kurta and churidar.
all of the above -- price on request
Kunal Rawal
From left to right: Aqua tri flower thread work kurta with attached back plant drape–price on request; Lemon yellow pot flower long kurta, ₹54,000; Olive big braille kurta, ₹67,000.
Siddartha Tytler
From left to right: Black striped sequence kurta, ₹55,000; Black crystal mesh achkan with asymmetric olive kurta, ₹55,000; Matka silk classic sherwani, ₹55,000; Olive to gunmetal ombre sequins kurta, ₹65,000; Red threadwork and crystal highlighted floral sherwani, ₹2,60,000.
Varun Bahl
From left to right: Pink printed sherwani set, ₹1,05,000; Navy blue embroidered bandhgala set, ₹1,80,000; Navy blue applique & embroidered suit set, ₹1,30,000; Old rose pink embroidered bandhgala set, ₹1,35,000; Green printed bandhgala set, ₹65,000