Noted Luxury Men’s Wear Designer Raghavendra Rathore Made It To The Headlines When News About Him Designing For The Khan-Parivar Emerged During
’s Fairy-Tale Wedding Last Year. Here Raghavendra Shares His Styling Tips For The Groom-To-Be With Surabhi Rawat.
What Are The Colours That Are ‘In’ This Wedding Season For Grooms?
The idea of bright colours is setting the trends of fashion, but even more importantly the textures of fabrics such as velvets and brocades seem to be taking a strong precedence in the overall appeal for trousseau dressing.
What Kind Of Elements Or Textures Should A Groom Select To Wear On His Wedding Day?
Minimum embroidery, strong textures and rich fabrics like brocade should be considered for the Achkan which is the most ideal look for a groom for his wedding day.
A Typical Indian Wedding Has At Least Four To Five Ceremonies For Which The Groom Requires Different Ensembles—What According To You Should The Groom Go For Apart From The Traditional Kurtas?
One must plan outfits appropriately and layering the look with a waistcoat can give you two-three options. The rhythm of the functions should be kept in mind; if it’s a festive Mehendi evening function then shades of olive greens paired with various different silhouettes could be considered but if it is a function like a reception, a much more tailored silhouette such as a black Achkan, will complete the look appropriately. In other words, the event should determine the choice silhouette, colour and of course the outfit.
What Is Your Signature Style For Grooms?
The classic Bandhgala and the classic Achkan are two important silhouettes that we recommend for grooms. We also focus on the cut and the fit much more than the opulent embroidery, of course the final word is always with the groom, and our job is to make him comfortable and smart.
What Are Your Must-Haves For The Groom…
Invest in accessories such as jewelled buttons and neck Kantha (men’s necklace) to complete the look more than investing in embroideries. You can always use accessories and heirlooms again and pass them down generations but you can’t use the embroideries again.
When Designing For A Wedding Outfit For A Celebrity, What Aspects Of Their Personality Do You Keep In Mind?
Everything is about the personality and character of the celebrity, how he or she is perceived, what are the tweaks that we can add as a brand, corrections, and importantly a new value without disturbing the ethos of the character. This is also true for Bollywood film design– a great balance between the script and the personality of the actor must be kept in mind.
Who, According To You, Are The Best Dressed Bollywood Celebs?
Saif Ali Khan, Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor.
