Dressed to Charm

IBRAHIM ALI KHAN POSSESSES AN EFFORTLESS FASHION SENSE. HE SHARES HIS STYLE MANTRAS WITH SRIJANI ROY CHOWDHURY

- SRIJANI ROY CHOWDHURY

Ibrahim Ali Khan is lounging in the corner of his Juhu apartment as I walk in. He is casually cool, with that signature half-smile tilted slightly to the right. He's wearing a sky-blue pullover and baggy white pants. Not exactly royal attire, but then again, what does royalty wear in the 21st century? Maybe this is it. I take a seat across from him, taking in the brilliantly curated decor of his home that feels both regal and lived in. He looks straight at me, a flicker of nervous energy in his body language. Debutant vibes, unmistakably. But he eases as we discuss his wardrobe. He loves streetwear and can be described as a sneakerhead. What follows is a chat about his personal style, fashion rules he lives by, and why he believes that no one in Bollywood can hold a candle to his father, Saif Ali Khan, when it comes to swag. Honestly, who's arguing about that? Soon, we're deep into discussing brands and combos as he dives into his fashion consciousness.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?

Breezy.

DEFINE BREEZY.

It's classy and breezy.

DO YOU THINK ONE'S FASHION CHOICES ARE SYNONYMOUS TO ONE'S PERSONALITY?

Yes. Most of the time. But sometimes you have to dress up differently. You can’t always dress the way you would want to. So then in that case, no.

HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK FASHION IS IN SHAPING YOU AS AN ACTOR?