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.

Lupita Nyong’o, in Christian Dior Fall 2013 Couture – BAFTA Red Carpet 2014

Lupita can do no wrong on the red carpet, undoubtedly one of the best dressed at the BAFTA’S 2014. The new darling of the fashion industry and the actress of ’12 Years a Slave’, Lupita Nyong’o was a complete show stopper on the red carpet.

Angelina Jolie’s powerful statement in, Saint Laurent – BAFTA Red Carpet 2014

Some of us would probably say her outfit is not appropriate for an event like BAFTA red carpet. I believe, this woman has always redefined the meaning of being ‘Cool’ and powerful. Her confidence brings in an element of easy chic vibe on the red carpet –extremely powerful yet beautiful.

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.”

The Top 5 Best Dressed: 59th Filmfare Awards Red Carpet

Bollywood’s most awaited red carpet event, the 59^th Filmfare awards were held at the Yash Raj studios in Mumbai on 24^th Jan 2014. The A-Lister event was flooded with some daring, experimental and uber-gorgeous red carpet style moments. The Bollywood fashionistas ensured that there was no dearth of glitz and glamour on the red carpet.

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.