In Pictures: Day 1 of FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2025
Judging from the twelve designers who showcased their work on Day one alone, there is going to be plenty to pick from for your wardrobe this year, from gender fluid palazzos to edgy street wear. Sustainability was a theme that ran through the collection, with designers emphasising on the value of slow fashion, and the importance of creating clothes that last.
The event was held in Jaipur’s graceful old Diggi palace, which dates back to the 19th century. Now a heritage hotel, it continues to be a home to the family that has always owned it. With expansive lawns and intriguing spaces, it provided a fluid backdrop to the shows. In the evening, the models walked a ramp lit by hundreds of flickering candles, in addition to spotlights.
Click here to see the Day 2’s line up
Arjan Dugal makes his debut at FDCI Menswear Weekend 2025, unveiling ‘Vintage 2030’—a collection that bridges the past and the future through a contemporary lens.
Drawing from heritage, Arjan Dugal’s line celebrates Indian craftsmanship by introducing zardozi embroidery, leather
accessories and, for the first time, a footwear line.
Nought One by Abhishek Paatni’s philosophy offers a hybrid between conventional and
contemporary styles.
Son of a Noble Snob’s latest collection features geometric forms and floral patterns, which are reimagined in a fluid,
distorted manner.
Prints used in Son of a Noble Snob’s new line explores the balance of opposing forces, using linens and a mix of print and surface
manipulation techniques.
VK by Vivek Karunakaran’s clothes are a celebration of identity, and the line features softly draped veshtis, fluid palazzos and embroidered Madras checks, all rooted in Tamil Nadu, specifically Chennai.
His latest line is inspired by the Thirukkural, reimagined in natural fibres like silk organza, taffeta, linen and Egyptian cotton.
Men in lace saunter down the runway in Antar-Agni by Ujjawal Dubey’s exuberant, gender fluid collection titled Be Right Back.
Antar-Agni by Ujjawal Dubey’s clothes feature asymmetrical lines, and structure with fluidity, in ivory and earthy neutrals like caramel.
Nitin Bal Chauhan, who is from Chamba, has been inspired by one of India’s oldest wooden mural temples, Devi Kothi dedicated to goddess Chamunda, for his 2025 collection.
Miniature paintings of the Devi Kothi temple are hand-painted onto hoodies using Air Ink — an ink made from collecting vehicular carbon emissions in Delhi and NCR, which Nitin Bal Chauhan has been experimenting with.
Pawan Sachdeva’s line features cotton and denim treated with distinctive washes and dynamic brush strokes, all adorned with handwritten quotes.
Pawan Sachdeva’s is known for his love for patterns, motifs and technique.
The “On the Road Again” collection by designer Samant Chauhan balances the boldness of motorcycle culture with the elegance of contemporary
menswear.
Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna embrace quiet luxury, inspired by Rajasthan’s palaces with their inlaid marble and textured sandstone.
Varun Bahl lives up to his moniker ‘the Couturier of Flowers’ with this romantic, intricately designed collection.
JJ Valaya founded the House of Valaya in 1992, and is known for his glamorous, opulent clothes.
This year Shantnu & Nikhil take the drape to its true
frontier: the bottoms. The dhotis of the desert, the layered skirts of wandering tribes, the structured
regalia of maharajas—all deconstructed and reimagined into a powerful wardrobe.
In this collection, culottes, billowing trousers, and gathered pants become the new insignia of the Shantnu & Nikhil man.
Published – February 21, 2025 05:43 pm IST
