![]() ![]() The colour palette ranges from sky blue, beige, grey and white in fabrics like heavy linens, silks, and cotton. ![]() She also offers an entirely different look with pinstripe waistcoats. Says Dutta: “I have attached the waistcoat with the shirt so that you needn’t slip it on separately.” His waistcoats cost between Rs 3,000 and Rs 5,000.įor a more relaxed look, designer Medhavini Khaitan has a line of slim-fitted waistcoats inspired by the floral motifs in her Autumn/Winter collection. Embellishments include tone-on-tone appliqués with tattoo motifs at the back, pockets with a flap and also welt pockets (with trimming).ĭesigner Digvijay Singh’s creations come mostly in khadi and tweedĭutta has given the waistcoat a revolutionary twist - he has stitched it together with the shirt and it comes without a back. These also come with cargo-style pockets (two on the chest and two on the sides).ĭutta’s evening line has double-breasted waistcoats in satin and corduroy. There are also corduroy waistcoats with pleated lapels and brooch-like buttons,” he adds. “These come either as backless or with a back and with buckles and buttons on them to enhance the look. He has casual and evening lines that are part of his forthcoming Autumn/Winter collection in fabrics like corduroy, denim, dobby (a mix of cotton and polyester), satin, leather and cotton.Ĭouturier Arjun Khanna is all for turning the waistcoat into partywearĭutta’s casual line boasts of digital printed waistcoats that are covered with old photographs of Calcutta. If the occasion happens to be a less formal one, then designer Abhishek Dutta says that a trendy waistcoat in a bright colour fits the bill perfectly. “The idea is to experiment with the cut and turn the waistcoat into partywear which can then be coordinated with jeans or corduroys,” he adds. So what would you prefer? Would you prefer the fitted style worn with skinny jeans or with a white shirt? Designer Arjun Khanna, who is a self-confessed waistcoat lover, says “A well-fitted waistcoat can be worn either underneath your coat or paired with jeans.” Khanna has waistcoats in denim, silk, wool and brocades in colours ranging from navy blue, brown, black to orange. They can be worn for a formal look or more frequently teamed with a pair of jeans for a more casual effect. ![]() No surprises then that waistcoats are making their appearance into many designer collections this season. Others like Saif Ali Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and VJ Ranvijay look equally at ease with their waistcoats adding dash to their outfits. There’s also Aamir Khan who breezes in and out of movie premieres sporting this versatile garment with aplomb. Now waistcoats have made their comeback, but in an incarnation that no Victorian gent would recognise.Ĭonsider Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in colourfully patterned waistcoats on Kya Aap Panchvi Pass Se Tez Hain. There was a time when no Victorian gentleman would be seen outside his home without his waistcoat below his smartly tailored jacket. Designer Abhishek Dutta recommends smart waistcoats in bright colours for less formal occasions Model: Abhilash Paul while Medhavini Khaitan offers a different look with pinstripe waistcoats (below) Model: Tanvir ![]()
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