Everything we loved at the FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2025

Dear men, take notes...

May 28, 2025
  • L-R: Khanijo, JJ Valaya, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Shantnu & Nikhil, Arjan Dugal
    L-R: Khanijo, JJ Valaya, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Shantnu & Nikhil, Arjan DugalFDCI

    As the two-day celebration of stunning menswear that was the FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2025 comes to an end, we bring to you some major inspiration for the grooms-to-be and serial wedding attendees this season, ICYMI.

    The Crème De La Crème Of FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2025

    Khanijo


    Khanijo’s collection ‘Rajasthan Reverie’ takes inspiration from the romantic tale of Dhola and Maru, and embodies the grandeur of Rajasthan. In true Khanijo fashion, the collection featured impeccable tailoring while still keeping it fun. The intricate motifs inspired by the tale stood out in particular. Our favourite look, you ask? This beautiful metallic co-ord set with the most stunning motif on the jacket.

    Khanijo at FDCI India Men's Weekend
    Khanijo at FDCI India Men's WeekendFDCI

    JJ Valaya


    With his collection ‘Muraqqa’, JJ Valaya provided us with a much-needed splash of opulence and modern royalty. If you are a groom-to-be who would much rather stick to his roots and channel his inner royalty, this is just the collection for you. Intricately embroidered sherwanis, embroidered stoles, beautiful Nehru jackets, and printed kurtas offer some beautiful wedding fashion inspiration for men.


    JJ Valaya at FDCI India Men's Weekend
    JJ Valaya at FDCI India Men's WeekendFDCI

    Siddartha Tytler


    Men who love drama (lots of it) and dressing slutty should turn to Siddartha Tytler’s collection ‘Asphalt Jungle’ for some major inspiration. Man cleavage, snug cropped vests, lots of sheer—dear men, takes copious notes on slutty dressing. The dark colour palette, grungecore, fierce music, and the overall ominous vibe added to the drama. 

    Siddartha Tytler at FDCI India Men's Weekend
    Siddartha Tytler at FDCI India Men's WeekendFDCI

    Rajesh Pratap Singh


    As Rajesh Pratap Singh paid tribute to the free spirit of bikers, this collection somehow manages to showcase the grunge aesthetic of bikers, while still keeping it super elegant; to embody being tough, while showcasing something as beautiful as flawless craftsmanship.


    Rajesh Pratap Singh at FDCI India Men's Weekend
    Rajesh Pratap Singh at FDCI India Men's WeekendFDCI

    Antar-Agni


    Antar Agni’s collection ‘BRB’ featured rich craftsmanship, relaxed silhouettes, beautiful draping, and a neutral colour palette. If you’re a guy who wants his festive looks to be easy and breathable, Antar-Agni is just the brand for you. And this collection, in particular, you will love.

    Antar-Agni at FDCI India Men's Weekend
    Antar-Agni at FDCI India Men's WeekendAntar-Agni

    Shantnu & Nikhil


    We would imagine men of culture would wear this collection—men who are soft-spoken, emotionally available, men who read, write poetry…With easy silhouettes combined with stunning bandhgalas and sherwanis, Shantnu & Nikhil’s ‘Mirage’ was very “opulent but make it chilled out”. Featuring sharp tailoring, beautifully draped stoles, sophisticated wide-leg pants, and a calming colour palette of ice blue, pastel pink, ivory and beige, this collection is as elegant as menswear gets.

    Shantnu & Nikhil at FDCI India Men's Weekend
    Shantnu & Nikhil at FDCI India Men's WeekendFDCI

    Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna


    Inspired by pearls and the grandeur of Jaipur’s architecture, Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna’s ‘Akoya’ featured texture, intricate embellishments, velvet, man cleavage, a neutral colour palette of black, ivory and mocha, and a combination of structure and fluidity. For men who like to keep it glam, this collection would be a treat.


    Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna at FDCI India Men's Weekend
    Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna at FDCI India Men's WeekendFDCI

    Varun Bahl


    Varun Bahl’s ‘Whispers of Spring’ featured sheer kurtas, baggy pants, bomber jackets, cummerbunds, potli bags for men, a colour palette of black, red and ivory, and their signature florals. Dear men, take a cue and please start carrying potli bags. 

    Varun Bahl at FDCI India Men's Weekend
    Varun Bahl at FDCI India Men's WeekendFDCI

    Dear men, we have done the research work for you, and here are the top trends at the FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2025 that you should know...

    FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2025 Trend Report

    Prints

    Seen at: Mandira Wirk, Samant Chauhan, Varun Bahl, Nikita Mhaisalkar, Manoviraj Khosla

    Sheer 

    Seen at: Bloni, Varun Bahl, Vivek Karunakaran, Siddartha Tytler, Nirmooha

    Man cleavage

    Seen at: Mandira Wirk, Shantnu Nikhil, Arjan Dugal, Siddartha Tytler, Vivek Karunakaran

    Shades of brown 

    Seen at: Antar-Agni, Samant Chauhan, Nikita Mhaisalkar, Countrymade

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    For Manifest to become one of Cambridge Dictionary's most viewed words of 2024 — 1,30,000 hits and counting — it means some of us must have Googled it at least once. I know, I hit that search button over and over again
    because each time I looked at it, I saw a new meaning.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    Putting together a homegrown title at a time when the demise of print has been long announced may seem surprising...
    ...but it has long been a dream of mine to give India a magazine it deserves. A magazine that is the country.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    And nothing, absolutely nothing, represents India more than our weddings.It is a time when families are brought together. Traditions come alive as they are adapted to each couple's beliefs. And lives are joined in a way that the romantic in me still enjoys.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    The fact that it comes with band, baaja and baraat — what's not to love?And that is the reason our first issue celebrates:
    THE NEW BRIDE.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    If you look at
    'Curate Beautiful, Create Happy'individually, they are powerful but when you put them together, they become a promise. While each section is dedicated to a word, I hope you will see this as your first of many handbooks for happiness.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    Curate
    Where we give you a fast-paced look into everything you should wish list when you start to think about marriage. What to buy and how to dress, along with modern mithai and the homegrown fragrance makers to bookmark. Make special note of the feature on alta.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    Beautiful
    It has everything you need to make your wedding special. From the big comeback of red and pink in bridal wear to how the cool kids are wearing corsets to the celebration, there is only one way to get ready for a wedding —with enjoyment.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    Create
    This section is a building block, a step to a better life. A place where we have all the answers. Or at least the beginning of a great conversation.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    Happy
    This needs very little description. It has travel with a special focus on incredible India, and a collection of wedding albums, sourced randomly, but collected with abundance because happiness has no limits.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    This first issue has a lot more, including a carefully edited address book of everything you need to make your wedding perfectly 'gramworthy! But it doesn't stop there. Each issue will be different because each one of you is unique.
    Because we manifested this difference, now we will celebrate you.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media