Our cup of macho

The definition of masculinity is changing, and so is the dress code. Soften up, show skin, pair a tank top with pearls and keep it real

- Riddhi Doshi

Pedro Pascal has been softening up his look on film promos (He's in everything, he looks good in everything. Thank you, angels!). At the Met Gala in May, Shah Rukh Khan wore necklaces, a jacket with a deep neckline and a cape (Just enough cleavage to keep us hooked). Ishaan Khatter's looks have been laidback but stylish (He's even worn skirts).

These are exciting times to live in, say designers. Arun Kumar, design head of Rare Rabbit, finds that younger people have fewer hangups about masculinity. Abhishek Gandhi of Videshi Studio says, “Men today want to look confident without the aggression.” We’ve lived through the #MeToo meltdown – it’s no surprise that men want to rid themselves of the power-dude persona. Easy, expressive and approachable are the new sexy.