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SHANTANU & NIKHIL ON REDEFINING THE MODERN GROOM
Hashtag Magazine
|September 2025
Shantanu & Nikhil redefine the modern groom in 2025—merging architectural tailoring with fluid drapes, pastel palettes, and statement detailing. From military-inspired bandhgalas to androgynous accents, the duo’s vision champions versatility, relevance, and unapologetic self-expression for the Big Fat Indian Wedding.
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Shantanu & Nikhil are pioneers in introducing drapes to Indian menswear. How has that silhouette evolved for the modern groom?
When we first brought drapes into men's couture, it was a statement against the stiffness of ceremonial wear, a way to soften structure without losing authority. Over the years, the drape has evolved from being a fluid accent to a fully integrated sartorial code. Today, it works in harmony with sharp tailoring, creating silhouettes that are commanding yet effortless.
In our recent collection- Metropolis, the drape takes on sharper intent: asymmetric overlays under cropped bandhgalas, crossover shirts beneath cinched jackets, and pleated pearl-layered inners under contemporary overcoat sherwanis. For the modern groom, this isn't embellishment; it's a language of movement and ease, balancing regality with relevance.
-How are you making your signature style more accessible to younger or more experimental grooms?
Accessibility, for us, is about adaptability. In Metropolis, every silhouette is conceived to travel between moments and ceremonies; an overcoat sherwani layered for the wedding procession, then pared down for a more intimate after-event. By reimagining our codes in lighter constructions, modular layers, and versatile cuts, with hints of bling, evolving grooms can engage with ceremonial couture on their own terms without losing the gravitas that defines it.
-What are the top three menswear trends for weddings in 2025?
Architectural layering: Overcoat sherwanis and cinched bandhgalas paired with fluid drapes.
Statement detailing: Crest insignias, two-toned embroideries, and pearl and metallic details that quietly command attention.
This story is from the September 2025 edition of Hashtag Magazine.
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