Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 made one thing clear: men’s fashion isn’t content with being background noise anymore. From sculptural silhouettes to poetic embroideries, designers brought mood, movement, and a certain kind of audacity to the runway. Whether it was the precision of a Ravi Bajaj suit or the fever-dream drama of Anurag Gupta’s conceptual black form, the season’s best looks all shared a quiet conviction—they were here to be seen.

Tasva

A sage-green embroidered kurta with a band collar was layered under a champagne-gold dupatta featuring chevron zari and wide woven borders. The ivory trousers and tan-gold juttis tied the ceremonial palette together, while the tonal cuffs and textured placket kept it crisp, not costume.

TIL

An all-black set built around a long kurta and tapered trousers was topped with a voluminous asymmetric shawl worked in appliqué and beading. The felt beret and red-soled slides added a bohemian edge, while a miniature house-shaped bag served as a surrealist punchline.

Label Rahul Dasgupta

A cherry-red long shirt with scarf-tie neckline and raw-edge appliqué paired with wide black trousers struck that sweet spot between street and ceremony. A dark cap and platform flip-flops undercut the formality with youthful ease.

Ravi Bajaj

An ivory double-breasted suit with gold buttons and a textured shirt collar proved that power dressing doesn’t have to scream. Tan derbies grounded the look in effortless confidence.

Anurag Gupta

A sculptural black top with extended shoulders and balloon-like rods reimagined structure as spectacle. Paired with ultra-wide indigo trousers and angular eyewear, it was theatre with discipline.

Abraham & Thakore

Two looks, both rooted in quiet opulence: a metallic jacquard blazer over a beige kurta, and a sleeveless waistcoat in tonal metallic patterns over draped black bottoms. Minimalist, but loaded with texture and thought.

Naushad Ali

A sand-toned, raw-textured co-ord set with voluminous culottes and a soft jacket embodied unpolished charm. Bare feet and unfinished hems reminded everyone that luxury can be handmade and humble.

Mr. Ajay Kumar

A hand-painted biker jacket with floral sleeves clashed joyfully with a printed shirt and mint trousers. The studded clutch doubled down on the maximalism, making the case for chaos done right.

Arjan Dugal

An ivory bandhgala embroidered like lace, paired with crisp trousers and a flash of red socks, showed how even a wedding look can flirt with rebellion.

Ashish N Soni

A charcoal blazer and striped tie over a pleated skirt turned classic tailoring into quiet defiance. The kilt, cable-knit socks, and chest chain made it one of the week’s most progressive moments.

Nikita Mhaisalkar

A galaxy-print velvet suit with a glittering bandeau made a solid argument for menswear sparkle. Paired with a top-handle bag and metallic mouthpiece, it was equal parts disco and dystopia.

23°N.69°E

A patchwork chore set in rust, indigo, and ecru proved that craft doesn’t need to be nostalgic. Layered over a patterned shirt and finished with chunky glasses, it was a love letter to process and imperfection.

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