ONE FOR THE BOYS

Highlights from the recently concluded Menswear Fashion Weekend held in Goa

- PASHAM ALWANI

KEEPING IT CLASSIC

Rajesh Pratap Singh presented his quintessential sharp androgynous tailoring with a slight old-school feel. Think: A classic double-breasted pinstripe jacket with a clashing checked neck scarf and polka dot pocket square, light-as-air handloom fabrics cut in cropped trouser sets, and relaxed threepiece suits in unusual colour combos. JJ Valaya, on the other hand, took a traditional approach with a monochromatic palette and classic cuts. Slim trousers paired with Nehru jackets and button-down shirts made for a modern take on Indianwear.

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED 

Pushing boundaries and gender norms, designers took the chance to showcase their subversive designs. Siddartha Tytler presented dressy evening blazers with skinny ties paired with layered tulle skirts alongside mesh-draped blouses worn with classic suiting that would be ideal for after-dark beach parties. At Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, we saw boxy jackets with corded patterns styled with long tasselled skirt-like styles worn over slim trousers-proving that silhouettes need not follow preconceived gender notions.