Month: September 2020

Without realising it, we come across Indo western menswear almost every day in our daily lives! When it comes to menswear around the Indian subcontinent, the rules are not so neatly laid as is in the case of women’s wear. Menswear as we see it today, even men’s ethnic wear in some cases, is a harmonious amalgamation of Indian and British fashion.

Men’s fashion in India has borrowed a lot from British dressing styles and tailoring techniques. So most of the formal wear that we see today, be it ethnic or otherwise, is in fact, fusion wear as far as history is concerned.

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Long ago, the unbuttoned kurta like the angarakha with tie up mechanism used to be worn my Indian men. Under this men wore dhotis – another unstitched, unbuttoned piece of clothing. But with the introduction of British fashion, concepts like that of collars, cuffs, cuts, buttons, jackets trousers etc was introduced.

These concepts were first adopted by the Indian royalty. It gave them an air of authority and confidence as at that time the British were considered the major ruling class. Such clothes also made outdoor activities like hunting etc very comfortable and convenient for the Indian princes and kings too.

This Indo western blend gave rise to outfits like Jodhpuri suits, the bandhgala kurta, waistcoat style jackets, the sherwani, the achkan jacket etc. We have discussed at length about these individual types of menswear and their origins in previous blogs. Today, we will introduce you few unique Indo western menswear ideas which can take your fashion game a step forward.

25 unique Indo Western menswear

1. A Bespoke Indo Western Bandhgala

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Raghavendra Rathore is the king when it comes to Indo western for Men! In case of regal and royal fashion too, he is the undisputed authority. The pinstripe bandhgala suit in the picture is a typical example of royal Indo western outfit. The single toned, well cut and tailored outfit breathes elegance and masculinity.

2. Simply Royal Indo Western

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Nothing can be more royal, nothing can be more masculine and nothing can be classier than a well-tailored, well-fitted galabandh suit in solid colors paired with posh leather shoes! This is the basic rule of the game when it comes to Indo western for men. This picture proves that a white Jodhpuri suit with a black trouser can make you look like royalty, effortlessly!

3. The Black Silhouette

Angad Bedi flaunts a unique black kurta. The kurta has a different neckline – much alike the band or wing tip collar. The rest of the kurta flaunts a free fall with an asymmetrical hem. Bedi wears a small gold brooch as an accessory.

This look goes really well for a groom in functions like Sangeet or Roka Ceremony.

4. The Classic Black Achkan

Shahid Kapoor has been the chocolate boy of Bollywood for a long time. But slowly, with the release of movies like ‘Kabir Singh’, his image is changing. The look that he flaunts in this picture stands somewhere between the two! The black achkan with the unique button details looks great with the white churidar, the polished leather shoes and the cute yet confident look on this face.

5. Floral Indo Western Waistcoat

We have explored different kinds of floral sherwanis in the past. However, in this case, Kartik Aryan is flaunting an ethnic waistcoat – a quintessential Indo western for men look – with floral motifs. The black and white look is enhanced by the multicolor flowers embroidered on the waistcoat! The brown leather boots also go well with the attire.

6. Indo Western in White

This particular outfit might appear to you entirely ethnic, even more so because of the flared and pleated skirt-like fall of the sherwani kurta! Yet in reality, it is a perfect example of an Indo western attire for men. Look at the collar of the jacket. In every way, this jacket has been cut and tailored using techniques that were foreign long ago! In fact, some fashion historians may also opine that the flared sherwani style is reminiscent of the skirts worn my Scottish men.

7. The Indian Coat

Ayushmann Khurrana pairs a white shirt-black trouser set with a black achkan coat– the perfect fusion style Indo western for men. The attire consists of a spotless white shirt not tucked into the black trouser, classic black leather shoes and an ethnic long jacket on top. The only element of color is the rosette pattern pocket square – another western element.

8. Off Blazer and Dhotis

Though challenging to carry, this outfit takes the concept of Indo western for men to an all new level! In this case, a double-buttoned blue Jodhpuri coat has been worn over a longer white kurta.

This style is quite common if it had been paired with trousers! But in this case, a blue silk dhoti comes in and totally changes the look. Though different and experimental, this outfit does not look weird! Due to the clever color combination, the dhoti does look out of place!

9. Fusion Rules in Indo Western

King Khan sports a unique Indo western attire for men! He pairs a perfectly tailored, collared, cloak style kurta with white pleated dhoti bottoms. The kurta flaunts Indian art work all over! But the structured collar, the straight cloak style cut and the black leather shoes make the look extremely Indo western.

10. Long Black Indo Western Suit

A Jodhpuri suit is the ideal example of Indo western for men. However, in this case, the style has been stretched a little bit! In this picture, we see a Jodhpur style coat, with a perfect collar, button line and pocket square. The only difference is the length. A Jodhpuri suit is a tad bit shorter than the one in this picture. But this style of coat too encourages a regal demeanor, as can be seen in this picture.

11. Asymmetrical Achkan

This unique attire needs a close analysis! The cream achkan jacket resembles a double-breasted duffle coat. The red pocket square, the mandarin collar, the beige leathers shoes are all western elements. The coat has an embossed pattern and an asymmetrical hem. The kurta below it also flaunts a similar hem making the outfit unique in its own way.

12. Sporting Indo Western for Men

Raghavendra Rathore dresses celebrity Indian sportsmen in Indo western menswear! While Yuvraj Singh wears a velvet bandhgala with white trousers and Harbhajan Singh sports a well-tailored sherwani, Zaheer Khan takes the ‘Indo western’ game further by pairing a dupatta with his bandhgala and trousers!

13. Jacket Matters

In case of both the outfits in this picture, the design mechanism is similar – adding a western jacket to an ethnic attire to give it an Indo western look. One of the looks consist of a white collared shirt and a Patiala style dhoti – a perfect fusion pairing. It has been further fused with a mint green full-sleeve jacket with a slit down the middle. The second outfit consists of a grey short kurta-pajama set, made Indo western with the addition of a mint green waistcoat style jacket. The jacket flaunts thread work depicting birds in flight.

14. A Benarasi Jacket with a Sufi Kurta

This unique fusion attire is one of its kind! The blue and gold jacket has a western well-tailored look with collars and a straight cut. The fabric, though is Indian, resembling Benarasi brocade work. Below that, the model wears a unique kurta. The bottom part of the white kurta is flared and pleated – similar to the skirts of Sufi whirling dervishes. The amalgamation of three very different styles, make the outfit a unique Indo western choice for men.

15. A Floral Yellow Indo Western Coat

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A Jodhpuri Coat has been paired with a kurta-pajama look to create an Indo western outfit for men! The unique color combination increases the appeal of the outfit. The kurta has a unique pleated hem and along with the pajama it comes in a glossy beige-brown fabric.

The jacket, on the other hand, is in a marigold yellow with floral patterns all over and a brown-beige pocket square. Note that the button line of the coat is slanted much like an achkan jacket. It also has an asymmetrical hem.

16. Printed Waistcoats

These kurta-pajama-jacket sets by Raghavendra Rathore are unique in their own way! They boast a clean blend of Indian and western elements. The colors – light pastel shades like beige, pastel blue and a pale pink – are not-so-Indian hues. The styling of these outfits are very much Indian though the addition of pocket squares in these jackets make them a products of fusion fashion – the Nehru jacket! Lastly, the prints that adorn the jacket, render them unique!

This is a very good option for groomsmen outfit attending Indian wedding.

17. Warm Peach Ensemble Indo Western

This Indo western outfit for men is unique in all senses of the term! First, the color – a warm peach hue – is not usually associated with men’s clothing. Second, the collared kurta and the boots go very well together. Third, its most unique aspect is the sewed-in dupatta that falls in a structured drape from one shoulder. This outfit might not be very European in its style but is very much an instance of pure fusion clothing.

18. Go Branded

There was a time when big brands in the Indian fabric industry worked only with western clothing like shirts, trousers and suits. But now, the game is changing. Fusion clothing, Indo western menswear etc are entering the scenario. These brands are promoting styles like side-buttoned Jodhpuri suits, jacket sherwanis etc.

19. Heritage Meets Globalization

Another Indo western creation by ace designer Raghavendra Rathore – this bandhgala suit has been created while keeping ‘globalization of Indian fashion’ in mind. The bandhgala suit is worn over a kurta with a unique hem. These have been teamed with a pair of trousers. This attire brings Rajput heritage and contemporary fashion together. Such an outfit is perfect for any evening occasion!

20. The Blazer Sherwani

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This navy blue and matte gold Indo western attire for men may be termed as a blazer style sherwani. The cut, the matte gold work etc make it very much ethnic. But the length of the suit and the collared look make it appear almost like a blazer. On top of that, the asymmetrical hem, the tapered trousers and the black shoes render the look ‘Indo western’ in the true sense of the term.

21. A Glossy Indo Western Waistcoat

Another glamorous yet very wearable Indo western for men from the house of Raghavendra Rathore! Ritesh Deshmukh puts the ramp on fire in this Indo western avatar. He is wearing a black and white kurta-pajama which he has teamed up with a unique jacket-style waistcoat. The glossy brocade fabric in silver and charcoal speaks of class. The waistcoat is collared, buttoned and well-tailored and the pocket square enhances its appeal.

22. The Achkan Jacket Kurta

The achkan kurta in the picture is a classic example of Indo western style of clothing for men. This achkan kurta is in a deep dark monotone paired with a pair of white tapered trousers. It has a slanted hem and a mandarin collar. It also flaunts the typical slanted button line.

23. Glam in Black and White Indo Western

This ace cricketer knows his fashion games well too! He flawlessly sports an Indo western attire for men. He wears tapered trousers which form lose churidar-like folds at the bottom. He pairs this with a short white kurta and a jet black waistcoat. The waistcoat is accessorized with a pocket square and the outfit looks great with the leather shoes!

24. Ethnic Prince-coats

Prince coats are a product of Indo British fusion in the scenario of menswear in India. They are also called sherwanicoats. These coats resemble the cut and style of a sherwani but don’t run all way down to the calf. Instead of traditional sherwani bottoms like churidars, sherwani coats are paired with trousers. These prince coats have taken the Indo western game further – they have been created out of typical Indian brocade fabrics and instead of pocket squares, they have been accessorized with real roses.

25. Contemporary Classic Indo Western

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Look at this beautiful mix of Indian and western fashion! The model wears a white shirt-like bandhgala with black collars. It has been paired with classic black trousers. Also, the outfit comes with an ethnic jacket which boasts Indian detailing and craftsmanship. The Indo western blend in this attire is so smooth that a jacket does not at all look out of place with a bandhgala suit!

Conclusion – Indo Western for Men

You may be planning to make a fashion statement at your wedding reception! Or you may have the want to impress someone at a friend’s wedding by your fashion sense! In these and similar cases, don’t look beyond Indo western outfit for men!

Indo western menswear, always well-tailored and well-fitted, will make you look extremely presentable. Moreover, there isn’t a need for too many accessories which, in cases of certain pure ethnic attires for men, turn out to be uncomfortable. With Indo western for men, you can wear trousers and shoes that you are comfortable in. So grab the best suited Indo western menswear for you.

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Galabandh or Jodhpuri Suit is so royal and Classy at the same time that you can’t go unnoticed in a wedding or any other occasion or festival. It’s popularity has been on the rise and for a good reason as it would put you in it’s own royal league!

Be it a wedding, special occasion or festival, a Galabandh suit is for everyone and a MUST for any men’s closet.

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The bandhgala or galabandh or Jodhpuri suit is a one-of-a-kind formal Indian wear for men that fuses ethnic style of clothing with western cuts. A galabandh suit consists of a pair of trousers under a fully buttoned, usually high collared, coat. It is the perfect example of a product from the rajgharanas of the Rajputs when their tailors learnt how to use British concepts of tailoring.

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As formal outfits, the galabandh suit comes in single tones and mostly in basic formal colors like blacks and whites. There are two ways of flaunting these classic bandhgala suits – you can either go traditional or add a hint of color to your outfit or an accessory that stands out. In this section we will explore all such options.

1. Pastel Blue and White Embroidered Galabandh

Here is a pastel blue and white embroidered Galabandh Indowestern jacket paired with white trousers. The white thread work is reminiscent of traditional chikankari work. It forms floral motifs distributed equally all over. In the right corner and on the top part of the left sleeve, vine and leaf patterns have also been thread worked.

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2. Pastel Embroidered short Galabandh with Pastel Yellow Short Kurta

here is a pastel galabandh jacket with exotic multi-color hand embroidery in floral motifs. The use of pastel shade thread work with sequin work creates a subtle contrast. The button line is unique creating a slit in the centre exposing the pastel yellow short kurta with ribbed hemline detail. It is paired with ivory toned tapered trousers.

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3. Navy Jodhpuri Embroidered Jacket with Trousers

here is a navy blue Jodhpuri jacket paired with trousers in the same shade. The floral embroidery is in self-tone. The floral motifs are distributed all over and are also present in dense designs on two rectangular patches on the front side of the jacket. Ornate statement buttons are added.

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4. Red Bandhgala aka Galabandh Short Jacket

Here is a Red Bandhgala aka Galabandh Short Jacket with Asymmetrical Black Design & Pants. The contrast of red and black looks good. Jacket lapels are asymmetrical with statement silver buttons and ornate brooch detail. Black and beige thread work on jacket looks sophisticated.

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5. Black Embroidered Indo Western Jacket-Kurta with Tapered Trousers

here is a black kurta with cowl-detail, pleated hemline paired with an ornate full-sleeve jacket and tapered trousers. The jacket showcases intricate thread work in self-tone which is highlighted by sequin and katdana work.

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6. Ivory bandhgala embroidered jacket with matching pants

Ivory bandhgala jacket embroidered in striking Chevron patterns accentuated with delicate florals. It comes with matching trousers. The embroidery is done using Resham and Zari with utmost finesse.

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7. Quilted Bandgala with Mughal floral patterns

Quilted bandhgala jacket with Mughal floral and architectural patterns delicately embroidered with Resham and Zari. The Jacket is paired with a pastel pink kurta that has a sleek embroidered border as an additional adornment and a pair of neutral ivory Pants.

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8. Black Quilted Embroidery Galabandh

Seen here is a Black Quilted Embroidered Galabandh with matching Pants. Embroidery is in self-tone. Monotone look of outfit gives out the royal and sophisticated vibe.

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9. Ice Blue Embroidered Bandhgala with Ivory Pants

here is an Ice Blue Embroidered Bandhgala with Ivory Pants. Silver and dark blue thread work has been used to create a combination of ethnic and floral motifs.

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10. Pink Asymmetrical Embroidered Galabandh

here is a Pink Asymmetrical Embroidered Achkan with matching Kurta and Ivory Pants. The high-low and asymmetrical hemline of the Galabandh jacket is unique in itself. Self-tone thread work in guldasta motifs is distributed all over and is present in clusters near the collars, the hemline and on the sleeve.

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Though galabandh suits come in basic formal shades traditionally, nowadays Indian men want to experiment with colors. Some even go for shades like peach, a bright blue or green while other stick to masculine tones like grey, beige or khaki.

11. Touch of Gold

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This plain black Jodhpuri or galabandh suit look has been amplified with golden elements. The big vintage gold brooch stands out the most. Next comes the gold pocket lining and the gold watch. The black shades are like a cherry on the cake. Note that this galabandh suit is devoid of external button details.

12. Kurta-style Galabandhs

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The father-son duo are flaunting long kurta-style bandhgala suits. They have also used the accessories well. While the youngster looks great with a gold brooch, his father flaunts a jet black and beige Kashmiri shawl creating a timeless look.

13. Textured Black Galabandh

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Plain jet black trousers have been topped with a black and charcoal textured bandhgala coat. In this way you can carry a look close to a classic yet not too much stereotypical.

14. Some Things are Timeless

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The galabandh suit does not come with an age tag! Look how handsome and regal this elderly gentleman looks in this chequered black bandhgala suit which he has paired with a black trouser and a white shirt underneath. This looks proves that the bandhgala is an outfit suited for the maharajas!

15. Striped Black Galabandh Suit

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This type of vertical stripes are quite common with western suits. So the fusion of a western style with the Indian bandhgala suit looks very unique. However, before deciding to invest in such a suit that has homogenous patterns on both the coat and the trousers, think twice! It might be challenging look to carry.

16. Accessorized Uniquely

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Here’s an example of another classic galabandh black suit that is well tailored and accessorized in unique ways. The matte gold buttons add a touch of bling that is enhanced by the gold pocket square. Black shiny leather shoes add to the richness of the look. What sets the look apart is the huge black sports watch.

17. Royal in White Galabandh Suit

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A classic white galabandh coat with big gold buttons has been paired with black trousers and brown leather shoes. A blue pocket square has been used. The use of different formal colors looks well-synchronized.

18. Double Buttons

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This solid white galabandh suit has been paired with a pink pocket square adding a touch of color. Though white bandhgalas are usually worn in extremely formal occasions, this one is not meant for that! Not only does the pink pocket square add an informal touch, the use of big gold double buttons sets it apart.

19. Pink Buttons

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If you are not too fond of gold buttons on a white suit, try something like this! The guy in the white galabandh flaunts bright pink buttons yet it doesn’t create an imposed appearance. He uses a blue pocket square.

20. A Single Shade of Grey

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Is anything more attractive than a single shade of grey? This bandhgala suit has gold buttons, numerous pockets and belt loops, reminiscent of the shikaar outfits of the Rajputs. It has been uniquely accessorized with a black belt and black shades.

21. Glamorous in Green

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This galabandh suit in a ‘not-so-regular’ shade of green goes really well with the gold buttons.

22. Out of the Blue

Blues never go out of fashion! This bright blue is somewhere in between formal and informal. The blue galabandh coat has been accessorized with a gold brooch and paired with white trousers.

23. Khaki Love

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Sometimes the simplest of things turn out to be the most attractive! This galabandh suit comes with a plain but well-tailored khaki coat with understated buttons. Paired with black trousers the look it creates is timeless and classic without being stereotypical.

24. Swag in Beige

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Don’t men in beige look great? This guy flaunts a plain beige galabandh suit and looks stunning in it! The most unique aspect of the attire is the contrasting red pocket square that enhances the golden beige color of the suit.

25. Wedding Galabandh in Peach

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This groom has coordinated his outfit with the dupatta of his bride and the pair looks lovely! The peach bandhgala coat has been worn over a pista green linen kurta and pajama. The galabandh coat is in a silk jacquard fabric and has been paired with a green and white stone vintage necklace.

26. The Gold Flower

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Not only is the bright blue an unconventional choice for a galabandh suit, the gold flowers embroidered on it contrasts the formal appeal of the outfit, creating a unique style statement.

The Experimental Ones – Unique Galabandh Suit

With the increasing popularity for experimental fashion the galabandh suit is also undergoing transformation. This traditional style has branched out into two styles – the classic ones and the experimental ones. Though the first style is still more popular, looking through few experimental styles of bandhgala suit is worth the while.

27. Pleated Drape

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This bandhgala coat is a unique one with one half regular and the other half having a hanging pleated drape. Gold buttons, chains, a gold pocket square and a big brooch have been used to accessorize it. This is indeed a style, quite difficult to carry. So only if you are sure about wearing something that is both prominently glamorous and out-of-the-box, you may go for something like this.

28. Leopard Print Patch

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The textured dark brown and beige Jodhpuri coat alone would not be considered experimental if it would not have been paired with white trousers with leopard print patch details. The subtle duo-tone pagdi looks great with the outfit.

29. Printed Panache

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Brands like Raymond are doing great fusion work with the galabandh suit. Classic beige and white trousers have been paired with bandhgala coats in dense prints of vibrant hues. Though this outfit defies all rules of masculine fashion, it looks extremely powerful and trendy.

30. Digital Prints

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Talking about prints brings us to this digitally printed galabandh suit. This concept is completely new! Digital prints are often geometrical and sometimes whacky. So in this case, two opposite fashion concepts are being fused. One is that of the trendy digital prints and the other is that of the traditional galabandh. Moreover, the prints are spread all over the outfit, which to some may appear like a uniform. So before you choose such an outfit for yourself consider these points.

31. With Dhoti Pants

Though this textured black galabandh coat is quite traditional, the reason this outfit is being featured in this list is itspairing with dhoti pants. This is a real example of mix-and-match fusion fashion.

32. Purple – the Color of Royalty

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This beautiful galabandh suit comes with a purple coat and white trousers. The rich silk fabric of the coat is replete with motifs that are a result of traditional handiwork. The outfit paired with a safa or headgear in pink, red and yellow gives it a royal demeanor.

33. Achkan Style Floral Galabandh

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This outfit breathes fusion fashion. The pastel mint green kurta has a pleated asymmetrical hem. It is worn over white trousers and topped with an anchkan style white galabandh coat with the button-line starting at one side, instead of the middle, and running in a curve. The other side has been adorned with embroidered pastel flowers.

34. Printed Floral Galabandh

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The bandhgala suit is believed to have originated in the Jodhpur estate of Rajasthan sometime during the mid-19th century. Late designer Wendell Rodericks once observed that the galabandh suit or similar westernized Indian ethnic formal wear for men have evolutionary legacies that date back 6000 years. Though we can’t go that far, we can sketch out a short history of bandhgala suit for you.

35. Plain Galabandh

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The galabandh suit or black sherwani is believed to be a fusion of two types of clothing. First of all, it resembles suits which the Brits or Scottish people usually wore with European style men’s skirts. Fashion historians opine that the cuts and tailoring techniques that go behind the making of suits were taught by the British to the indigenous royal tailors.

36. Short styled Galabandh

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On the other hand, these tailors were used to creating classical royal outfits like the angarakha kurta or the achkan jacket as court-wear for the kings and princes. Once these two styles fused with each other, it gave rise to fusion semi-formal or formal wear like the galabandh suit.

Bollywood Celebrities wearing Galabandh

Indian celebrities or lead Bollywood actors are great connoisseurs of the royal style of clothing – be it the galabandh suit or the achkan or the sherwani. Starting from Anil Kapoor’s vintage sense of style to Ranvir Singh’s whacky take on it, the celebs love the bandhgala or Jodhpuri suit.

37. Clad in Raghavendra Rathore’s Bespoke Galabandhs

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Rathore is an authority on Indian regal fashion for men. He has given a colourful bandhgala suit to Singh and a jet black one with a jacket and subtle embroidery to Kapoor. He himself wears a classic black galabandh suit with a dark brown silk pocket square.

38. On Royalty

When the chhotenawab himself wears a bandhgala suit, can it ever go wrong? Saif Ali Khan is often seen in these suits. In this picture, he is seen giving good competition to his better half who wears a western dress.

39. A Casual Take on Galabandh Suit

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Actor SaqibSaleem wears a black galabandh coat over white kurta and trousers, creating a classic semi-casual look.

40. Achkan-Style Galabandh

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Shahid Kapoor is an embodiment of panache. In this case, he flaunts an achkan style black bandhgala coat with buttons on the side. He wears white trousers with it.

41. Royal Simplicity

The son-in-law of the royal Pataudi family knows how to dress the regal way! A simple classic black and white bandhgala suit has been accessorized in a subtle way with a red silk pocket square that matches the sareecolor of his better half. This is called dressing in co-ordination.

Final Words on this Royal Ethnic Men’s wear Outfit – Galabandh

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• A bandhgala suit originated within royal walls so it goes without saying that it is quintessentially formal wear. Nowadays, it had become quite popular as outfit for the groom or groomsmen during weddings and related functions like the engagement or reception parties.
• Owing to its royal and formal nature, traditional bandhgala suits come in single tones. They are either in deep dark tones like black or navy or they are in lighter formal hues like white, cream or off-white. A very colorful galabandh suit is rare.
• Adding a waistcoat to a galabandh is a new trend, quite popular with those who use it as wedding-wear. The waistcoats may have traditional ethnic embroidery or jacquard or jamewar

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• Galabandh suits come in either rich suiting materials or silk.
• Slightly embellished galabandh suits may have embellished collars or some details near the button area.
• The most popular accessory with the Jodhpuri suit is a vintage brooch or a designer watch or a classic pocket square. Branded shades look extremely sophisticated with this kind of outfit. Always make sure to pair them with formal footwear like polished leather shoes.
• Variations on this traditional formal wear are making their way into the fashion scenario. These include coats with buttons at the side instead of the middle or pairing a kurta–pajama with a galabandh coat.

Galabandh suits paired with kurtas or otherwise are top favourites among modern Indian grooms. This is because of the royal demeanor associated with the outfit. Moreover, compared to a sherwani or dhoti-kurta, the bandhgala gives a more put-together and contemporary look. These suits are also very high on the comfort and functionality factor.

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Few years ago grooms or other men in a traditional function could only be seen in solid color kurtas or at most off-white sherwanis. But today, Indian men proudly flaunt something as experimental as the floral sherwani. And if you are thinking that floral and masculine are two contradictory concepts, the floral sherwanis you are about to see will definitely change your mind!

When it comes to fashion and personal style, there are always two broad kinds of people – those who stick to classics and those who like to experiment. Men’s fashion has been dominated by ‘the classic’ code throughout centuries. Colors like white, black, grey, navy and the like are considered to be more masculine than others.

Moreover, single toned monochromatic looks are all time favourites with men. Men usually don’t like to wear shades and prints stereotypes as feminine. Men wear big floral prints only while they are holidaying on the sea beach and how many men have you seen in a bright pink attire?

Though these rules still apply, especially in case of formal wear, in some smaller arenas of fashion they are being bent a bit, allowing the incorporation of newer elements! Take for example the case of Indian ethnic wear for men! Though this is a very small sector of men’s fashion, it has served as fertile soil for the seeds of many new ideas in the past few years.

From experimental cuts like the Jodhpur bottom wear to use of jackets like achkans and Nehru waistcoats; from the inclusion of traditional art forms like zardozi, gota patti etc to using floral motifs on attires – men’s ethnic fashion has come a long way.

1. As Royal As Ever – Royal Floral Sherwani

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This Sikh groom looks royal in this off white floral sherwani. The rich fabric of the sherwani has been adorned with floral Mughal kalamkari work. This art is still practiced in parts of Kashmir and in this case, grants a regal demeanour to the ensemble

2. The Romance of Peach Blossoms

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This groom wears a floral sherwani with a kurta that has an achkan-like cut. But what really distinguishes his style are the bright peach colored blossoms on the light mint green fabric. Coupled with the cream color Jodhpur pants and dupatta, the outfit has a romantic dreamlike appearance.

3. Twinning in Floral Sherwani

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The bride and the groom are bold enough to flaunt outfits in similar floral fabrics on one of their wedding functions. The bright mustard yellow has light blue floral motifs embroidered all over. The sherwani has a quirky floral aura to it!

4. Printed Floral Motifs

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This guy flaunts a unique floral sherwani in paper white with huge multi-colored floral motifs all over. This design is simple yet out-of-the-box.

5. Floral Embroidery

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Both the bride and the groom wear outfits with typical floral embroidery. The groom’s sherwani is black with Kashmiri floral embroidery at the shoulders and bottom part. This design reminds one of the elaborately embroidered floral Kashmiri shawls. Also note the placement of the floral motifs – instead of spreading it all across the outfit it has been concentrated on certain areas only which brings out its intricacy.

6. Luminous in Sorbet

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A Manish Malhotra masterpiece – this sherwani in a sorbet shade is replete with dori embroidery in floral motifs. The look is a mix of royal and middle-eastern fashion. Check out Manish Malhotra Lehenga

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7. Scarlet Blooms

This unique attire for the groom will definitely attract attention! The red turban and dupatta over the cream color sherwani kurta would not have looked this good if not for the embroidered scarlet florets on it. The dupatta border too has similar thread work.

8.Blossoms on Green Silk

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Another unique floral sherwani – this one has blossoms printed on a rich silk dark green fabric. The dark yet bright sherwani has a long slit in the middle at the bottom part and for this reason its pairing with the off-white dhoti is brilliant!

9. Summer Efflorescence

This light blue floral sherwani is a perfect attire for a groomsman or guest at a summer wedding. The dark blue and white blossoms on it give a very fresh and cool vibe to the outfit.

10.Floral Panache

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These Sabyasachi floral wedding outfits are just mind blowing. The off-white floral sherwanis, paired with golden churidars, have big floral prints combined with evenly placed golden motifs all over. The look is unique but extremely attractive.

11.Dreamy Floral Jackets

You may also add a floral touch to your sherwani jacket without going for floral embellishments on the kurta itself. Like this Manish Malhotra sherwani, try an attire that comes with a single color kurta-pajama and a silky floral embroidered sherwani jacket. This jacket has aesthetic color combination as well – a mix of slate grey and brown with white.

12. A Classy Affair

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If you thought floral and classy don’t come in the same line, take a look at this sherwani! This off-white traditional sherwani has dense and intricate floral embroidery in golden beige all over. This makes it a work of art!

13. The Groom in Red & Gold

No, we did not write ‘groom’ instead of ‘bride’. Ethnic fashion is not restricted to stereotypes anymore! A groom in such a red sherwani with floral embroidery and a golden dupatta will look handsome enough to make several heads turn. The floral border of the dupatta looks really unique!

14. The Story of the Vines

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The rare color combination of this floral sherwani gives it an exotic aura! The black sherwani kurta has the story of vines embroidered on it in golden beige. The embroidery is detailed and exquisite in the form of flowers, vines and peacocks. Along with the beige dupatta and golden churidar, the look is traditional and decadent.

15. Mughal Embroidery

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This Shyamal and Bhumika floral sherwani in bottle green is an iconic attire that sums up all we have been trying to say so far. The cut and fit of the outfit is extremely masculine. The fabric speaks of richness.

The color has depth. And the cherry on the cake is the multi-colored Mughal floral embroidery that has been cleverly placed at certain areas of the outfit to make it stand out.

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16. Grandiose in Off White

This Manish Malhotra floral sherwani has two unique features. First, the floral thread work on the off-white kurta does not run all the way down to the bottom hem. Second, the dupatta that already has a floral embroidered border has been given a bright red lining or piping. Coupled with the emerald green necklace, the overall look is regal.

17. The Power of Floral Embroidery Sherwani

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Multi-color floral embroidery is a quintessential Indian art form. The best background to showcase such art is either black or white. If you are in love with traditional art work invest in well-fitted floral sherwanis like these. Black or white – both are timeless as the floral embroidery is!

18. Embroidered Yoke

This black oriental sherwani is reminiscent of the old world. The white floral embroidery on the yoke of the kurta and the salwar-style bottom wear give this attire a period look. This could be a very good option for groomsmen outfit for Indian wedding.

19. Blooms from Rajputana

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This maroon Anita Dongre floral sherwani is one of its kind. Embossed floral motifs forms one layer of the design structure. For the second layer, Dongre has used floral work near the bottom hem and on the ends of the sleeves.

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20. Flowers on the Black Earth – Patched Floral Sherwani

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Black forms the best background for floral embroidery. The colors like pink, peach, orange, coral and red look great in floral patterns on a black background. This attractiveness of this look is based on the same concept along with the fact that the embroidery has been placed at spots like the shoulder and bottom corners of the sherwani. This also saves it from looking overtly embellished.

21. Big Golden Blooms – Floral Sherwani

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22. The Groom in Coral

This is a perfect floral sherwani for the groom for reasons more than one! First of all, the sherwani, the dupatta and even the turban has floral details on it. Second, it is not only the motifs that determine whether an outfit can be called floral or not. The style and colors used contribute to the floral element in the attire. This coral and tussar color combination is as much floral as the motifs on the sherwani.

23. Regal Repertoire – Floral Sherwani

Heart-throb of the nation – Vicky Kaushal – wears a floral sherwani in black. The sherwani has all-over multi-color floral thread work. The outfit has a royal feel and the detailed embroidery ensures its classy appeal.

24. Floral Sleeveless Jacket

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This Anita Dongre sherwani is unique as instead of embellishments all over the outfit, the designer has used an intricately embellished sleeveless jacket. On the red jacket, scenes from forests and floral motifs have been hand embroidered.

25. Blooming Textures

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These floral sherwanis are essentially created keeping grooms in mind. Both have embossed textured floral patterns densely packed all over the surface of the fabric. This style is very different from popular floral embroidery.

26. One Tone Embroidery

We often forget about the concept of using self color embroidery to give an outfit a rich and textured look. This layered floral sherwani by Anita Dongre uses self color embroidery to create patterns inspired from the architecture of the royal palace gardens of Jaipur.

27. Printed Floral Fantasy

28. The Floral Shawl

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This groom is setting trends on his reception day! The classy black sherwani has been turned into an aesthetic floral one just through the addition of a floral embroidered shawl.

29. The Dandy Sherwani

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If a floral sherwani gets tagged as ‘dandy’, then wear it with pride! Look at his model, who is flaunting the golden and beige flowers printed on his sherwani. The outfit is smart, out-of-the-box and artistic.

30. Floral Embellishments on Rich Textures

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The appeal of these floral sherwanis lies on mainly two things – the light colors in contrast with the rich textures of the fabric and the unique style of embellishments. Floral elements combined with non-floral textured details and motifs form the basis of the design structure.

31. The Groom Who Loves Heritage – Go Floral

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32. Maroons and Gold Sherwani

All three sherwanis in the picture are wedding sherwanis. While one is densely packed with gold floral brocade, another has slightly bigger sparsely distributed floral motifs. The third one can be a called a solid maroon sherwani with floral details only on the sleeves and collar. Though their design structure is different all three are quintessentially floral sherwanis.

33. Floral Dupattas

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A floral sherwani is not necessarily one with prominent floral details on the kurta. Adding a floral element to the outfit can make it very much floral even if the kurta is a plain one. These men are dressed in well-tailored fitted sherwanis and they have used floral dupattas to enhance the look. Both are carrying the floral dupattas in unique and interesting ways.

34. Subtle Pink Rosettes

It you have a quiet yet interesting personality, go for this kind of a floral sherwani. The milky white fabric is replete with intricate thread work. Small pink rosettes constitute the appeal factor of this sherwani and makes it a floral one.

35. Royal Floral Brocades

Floral sherwanis, especially as occasional wear, are very much in vogue today. As you might have guessed from the list of sherwanis we shared, the range of floral sherwanis is wide and expanding. You may want to flaunt a masculine unkempt look or a metrosexual, ‘dandy-ish’ look – the floral sherwani is for you! For a wide variety of floral sherwanis, visit our online store.

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