The 10 best dressed boys at the Grammy 2016

These are the boys who got it right at this year’s Grammy Awards. Who is your favorite?

Ranveer Singh : The Male Style Icon of 2015

This man is a breath of fresh air; daring and wacky, he has got swag - the one with original style. Be it his “No Fucks to Give”  (he means it)Tee-Shirt paired with a pair of pyjamas during GQ Awards 2015 or Anju Modi Skirt at the promotion of BajiRao Mastani, Ranveer defied certain dress codes in a fun way and also questioned the established macho prejudices.

The 3 Best dressed men at the Stardust Awards 2015

It is that time of the year again; the much awaited Bollywood award ceremonies have started. A time when the industry celebrates, appreciates and rewards all the hard work that they have put in to entertain us. The Stardust Awards 2015 was held on December 21 in Mumbai.

Spotlight: Siddharth Gogoi: The New Age male model

A current editorial and runway favourite, the Assamese boy, Siddharth Gogoi is truly pushing his boundaries as a new age male model. With his chiselled oriental features, surreal appeal and experimental streak, he represents the new breed of Indian male models. I am glad the mainstream fashion industry in India is gradually opening up to accommodate, appreciate and promote diverse and unconventional looks.

‘SIR’ by Mario Testino - Exploring evolution of male identity through photography

“The way men are seen in photography, in fashion, and the way men look at pictures of themselves has changed in recent years,” say Mario Testino. “It is a subject that has come into focus: The masculine image, a man’s personal style, changing attitudes to the male face and body.”

Shahid Kapoor & Arjun Kapoor charmingly eccentric in their dark smoky eye makeup at the Kunal Rawal S/R15 – Lakme Fashion Week

Shahid Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor walked the ramp as a show-stopper for their friend and designer Kunal Rawal’s S/R15 menswear collection at the Lakme Fashion Week. With their dark smoky eye makeup, both the boys lived to the eccentric character of the collection. So, do we see eye makeup trend for men in the coming season? What say?

An exclusive interview with Male Super-Model ‘Amit Ranjan’ for Stylefluid Trendz

Photo:Eva Schimmer

Standing tall at 6.1', the boy with his unconventional look, long locks and beard, combined with his seductively-raw yet suave presence on both ramp and print, is one of the most sought after faces in the male modelling fraternity. Meet Amit Ranjan, one of the best-known male super models in India. Because of his captivating unconventional look renowned fashion journalist – Shefali Vasudev, referred to him as Jesus Christ look alike in her book – The Powder Room.

Menswear at Lakme Fashion Week S/R2014: Rajat K Tangri, Sanjay K Hingu, Theorem by Nitin Chawla,Digvijay Singh, Kunal Anil Tanna,Lalit Sengar, Morarka arts & crafts foundation - 11.11,Ken Ferns

Though, there is much more that needs to be done, however the recent Lakme Summer Resort 2014 show proves that men’s fashion is definitely headed a new direction in India. Many designers have realised the importance of one of the fastest growing segments in India. This year Lakme Fashion Week offered the widest range of choices for today’s globe-trotting and intelligently fashion conscious Indian men – a positive step to establish India’s standing on the global menswear map. Here are some of the designers who plunged into the vast possibilities of men’s fashion at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2014.

Label Spotlight: “Lacquer Embassy” by Nikhil Sharma: Dandy-esque & Effortless

A graduate from NIFT and a Masters in Design from Nottingham Trent University in the UK, New Delhi based designer-cum-stylist-cum-trend consultant, Nikhil Sharma’s men’s wear label “Lacquer Embassy” combines classic influences with modern culture, focusing heavily on attention to detail and minimalist silhouettes. In a country where ‘contemporary aesthetics’ of menswear are still at its nascent stage, Nikhil’s label is definitely one of those few brands that helps fill the void, a label that complements the essence of today’s modern dandy.

The Suit: Series I

-by Vikram Nanjappa for Stylefluid Trendz

In my previous article on suits (Read here) I touched upon the various methods that are employed in their manufacturing process and also on what to look for when buying a suit. In this series of articles I focus a little more on the details of a good suit. I have decided to make this a series as I feel one that one comprehensive article might be rather lengthy and could probably result in an overload of information. On second thoughts one can consider my previous article as the first in this series!

The Tuxedo

-by Vikram Nanjappa for Stylefluid Trendz

The Tuxedo or the Dinner Jacket has made its appearance as a formal wear / black tie staple in India over the past few years. Previously one ran the risk of being mistaken for a member of the catering staff if one wore a Tuxedo in India. This is a welcome development for, as far as formal western wear is concerned, the Tuxedo is considered the epitome of formality. However we seem to have taken the Hollywood red carpet as our inspiration, which while certainly better than the Grammy red carpet, is not quite the right place to look for a classic piece of clothing. It is no surprise that we see a lot of downright howlers (Amitabh Bachchan  at Cannes) from India. A lack of understand seems to be the primary reason for these and it is time we took a good look at the Classic Black Tie look. Once we understand the classic we can contemporise it to our own individual tastes.

The Suit : A Suit is the Gentleman

-by Vikram Nanjappa for Stylefluid Trendz

The Suit

The suit is considered by many to be an essential part of a gentleman’s wardrobe.  I, however, disagree. In my opinion a suit is ‘the’ gentleman. A man’s suit and the way he wears it tells you a lot about the individual. It is the defining garment that separates the men from the boys. However there are suits and then there are suits. And thus the question arises – what makes a suit a suit? One word sums it up – the fit.

Male Model of the Moment – Tarun Nijjer

Few weeks back when the men’s fall 2014 show in London Fashion week came to an end, there was one face that drew a lot of media attention. Christened as male model of the moment, Tarun Nijjer, 19, is a British Indian model, and he was chosen to open and close Burberry Prorsum’s show this year, titled “A Painterly Journey.”

Piiti Uomo – Where Dapper Dudes meets The Business of Fashion

-by Vikram Nanjappa*  for Stylefluid Trendz

Pitti Uomo is a trade fair (for menswear) held twice a year in the Italian city of Florence. Pitti Uomo has been around since 1972 and is organised by Pitti Immagine whose origins dates back to the early 1950s . Centro di Firenze per la Moda Italiana is the holding company which works to support the Italian fashion system.

Unfortunately Pitti Uomo does not receive the kind of coverage it deserves in the Indian fashion scene; hence we take this opportunity to present the details of the event and some of the styles that were worn by the attendees.