Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016: My favourite menswear collections/designers

While I have done a post each on Manish Malhotra's and Rohit Bal's collections because they both were spectacular spectacular collections for men and women, there were a few more designers who had some really epic collections and they are who I am going to be talking in this post and the next. This one is going to be focused on my favourite menswear collections/designers from Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

Quirk Box's 'This is not fashion. This is art.' Collection

How to pick the right T-shirt for a guy

Most men I know live in their T-shirts. It is the staple of every man's wardrobe. T-shirts have slowly and steadily made their way into work wardrobes as well. Worn just as they are or styled with shirts or jackets, it is the most versatile item a man owns. So when I have to choose between buying a shirt or a T-shirt for Prateek, or the other male members of my family, most of the times I tend to pick up a T-shirt. Buying a T-shirt can be a really simple process if you follow some simple key steps:

1. Know The Right Size

It is very important to know the right size that you have to buy. If you know the shirt size then it can be converted into the t-shirt size easily. Most brands have 38 as a Small, 40 as a Medium and 42 as a Large and so on. Knowing the size is essential because neither do you want the guy to look like he is wearing a tent or buy something that makes him feel like he is gasping for air. If the guy is going along with you it's easier incase you don't know the size. A right size is one where the seams come on the edge of the shoulder and not hang down. If you are buying sports wear made from stretchy material, knowing the size is especially very important. Please do not look at the salesman in the store and say that the guy looks like him, or is his size to determine the size to buy because 8 out of 10 times you will land up coming back to exchange the T-shirt :)

2. Decide The Fit

Every guy has his personal preference when it comes to T-shirts. Some like to wear it a little loose whereas some like the snug fits. Some like the sleeves short and some like it longer. Classic fits are the common choice for everyday wear for most men, so if you do not know the preference, this would be the safest fit to pick up. As far as the length is concerned, the perfect length is where the t-shirt falls just below the guy's hips.

3. The Neck Line

You can choose between a crew neck(round neck), a v-neck, a collar neck, or a Henley T-shirt. If the person you are buying for is small shouldered or chested, the crew neck is a better option as it helps the person to appear broader. V-necks give the illusion of longer necks thus making shorter people look taller as well as making larger men appear slimmer. Collar necklines are more for those who wish to wear their T-shirts more formally or are of a senior age. Henley T-shirts are for those who like to wear fitted T-shirts and have an athletic body. This style is a collarless T-shirt having 2 to 5 buttons and looks best in its full sleeves version. There are other necklines too but its better you stick to these basics.

4. Choice of material

Cotton, cotton blends or polyester are the most common materials used for T-shirts. Pure cotton is most comfortable and makes guys sweat less but it also creases easily. Cotton blends are a lot like cotton T-shirts but the mix with spandex or polyester reduces creasing. Polyester is light and best for sports. Prices also are usually the highest for pure cotton t-shirts and then cheaper for blends.

Once you have the answers to the above 4 points all you need to decide is the colour, budget and accordingly the brand. Absolutely simple isn't it! :) Some of my favourite brands when it comes to mens T-shirts are Zara, Jack & Jones, Pepe and UCB. The Spring-Summer 2015 collections of most brands are out in the stores now and it would be the right time for you to go and shop for the men in your life! 

In case you have any queries on picking up a T-shirt for the men in your life, then just drop me a mail or your comment below and I will be more than happy to answer them.

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Blackberrys Sharp Nights Progressive

The Blackberrys Sharp Nights has always been a event where one has all reason to dress up and step out in style.Desirable mens wear, stylishly dressed people, great music, food , drinks and this year to add to it - Cinema - definitely Progressive as the theme suggested were all a part of the launch of the Fall Winter 2013 collection at the Blackberrys Sharp Nights – Progressive, an exclusive, closed door fashion extravaganza.

I picked out my favourite dress at the moment - a color-blocked one shoulder dress and paired it with my choicest diamond jewellery to attend the event. :) 

Color-blocked one shoulder dress - Babassu

Black Purse - Kazo

Cutwork heels - Giovana (Singapore)

Diamond bangles and earrings - From personal collection

The Ri(t)ch Styles team had a fabulous time!

I'm sure you wanna know what we saw and experienced, so here you go! ;)

The fun filled night saw the brand live up to its motto “Go sharp” as models strutted down the ramp in a collection that featured the classic gentleman’s style in an evolved fashion. Bow ties, tweeds, checks, tartans, sharp trousers and colorful chinos all put together in a style fitting a Blackberrys man.

The show stoppers of the event raising the hotness quotient were the future stars of Indian Cinema - Sidharth Malhotra(hot hot hot), Abhay Deol(his smile was the actual show stopper) and Aditya Roy Kapoor(cute) who walked down the ramp looking dapper and classic in Blackberrys apparel.

The night ended with a dual performance -B.L.O.T. mixing live beats for the crowd while Shruti Hassan jammed along with them.

Blackberrys has become synonymous with giving things the ‘twist’, ‘for challenging norms’ and walking the unbeaten path. With the brand’s mantra of ‘Go Sharp’, this encapsulating concept is another novelty from the brand and thus another Sharp Night from Blackberrys came to an end. We are definitely looking forward to the next one!

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Blackberrys Sharp Nights Jam Up

Blackberrys, one of India’s most sought after menswear brand, recently brought together fashion and music, on a single night, on a single stage. It launched the Spring Summer’ 2013 collection at the Blackberrys Sharp Nights Jam Up, at an exclusive, closed door fashion extravaganza where moi was invited :) and where Arjun Rampal, Ayuhsmann Khurrana, Anushka Manchanda and Karsh Kale walked the ramp to showcase Blackberrys Summer 13 collection as the official show stoppers and then jammed up to create some really edgy music.

The night opened with the fashion show for the launch of the Spring Summer' 2013 collection. I would describe the collection as a blend of the old and the new - some looks that reminded you of the 60's with bow ties and slim suits, some classic fit suits and some very trendy pieces keeping in mind the young, worked out, chiselled bodies in today's time.

Can anyone else make maroon pants and a maroon bow tie look that hot?

Ayushmann looking dapper in the suit

The show stoppers taking to the ramp

What followed the fashion dose was the Jam up night and what a night it was! The Jam up concept was to combine some of the finest and most versatile talents in music and Bollywood, who have challenged existing norms and redefined conventional roles, and so we saw 4 new-age artists: Arjun Rampal(yes he spun some awesome EDM), Ayushmann Khurrana, Anushka Manchanda and Karsh Kale enthrall the crowd with their performances. Blackberrys has been known for the ‘twist’, ‘for challenging norms’ and 'walking the unbeaten path'. With the brand’s mantra of ‘Go Sharp’, this concept was another novelty from the brand.

Arjun Rampal making the crowd dance to his EDM tunes and creating quite a stir

Hotness!! All our Bollwood DJs please take a back-seat! We have a new star!

Ayushmann churned out Pani da rang, Saadi gali and Mera Mann making the crowd sing along with him

High energy and jumping around :)

This groovy video will give you a complete snapshot of the night and tell how FAB it was! :) You'll totally agree with what I was talking about ;)

And finally, Ri(t)ch Styles had to take her outfit snap too right ;), so here we are

Pic Credit: Twinkle Dalal

With the eclectic mix of artists that we saw at the Blackberrys Sharp Night Jam Up, this evening is surely going to be one that we will remember for life, for its celebration of all things sharp and fashionable! :)

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