The Stylish Groom

New-age grooms have taken centre stage in the wedding fashion narrative and are no longer content to play a supporting role.

- Text * Bindu Gopal Rao

Today's grooms are no longer content with following conventional style norms, as they're defining their own. Experts weigh in.

Owning the look

Today's groom is embracing individuality. He's exploring colour, texture and silhouette that express his personal story. The modern groom is owning his space with refined taste and cultural pride. Surbhi Pansari, Designer/Owner, Surbhi Pansari (Luxe Menswear), says, “We see grooms merging heritage with subtle modernity, pairing a classic bandhgala with asymmetric cuts. The new style code is all about subtle confidence, where craftsmanship takes the spotlight over ornamentation.” Men are pushing away the classic beige and maroon sherwanis to instead go for bespoke outfits that are all about their unique style. Be it experimenting with cuts of today or mixing traditional embroidery with modern silhouettes, the groom of today rewrites the rulebook as he brings comfort, culture, and couture together. Ravi Gupta, Creative Designer & Director, Gargee Designer’s, says, “Grooms of the present are inclined towards a subtle representation of luxury, tailor-made clothes with clean lines, rich textures, and refined details. Bandhgalas made by skilled craftspeople in subdued jewel colours, achkans with minimal zari embroidery work, and kurtas made of fine silks and linens are getting popular. Accessories are also very carefully chosen; consider handmade brooches, pocket squares with gentle patterns, safas with pins, and personalised juttis that are not too prominent but rather blend in with the overall look.”

Do the new