The right jacket is key. But pay attention to the rest of your look too
Look #1
VINTAGE
Influences from the 1950s: Black & white makes a powerful statement.
Styling Tip
Incorporate elements from the past on sharp modern cuts.
The Star
Narrow lapel with sheen on a two-button jacket from Van Heusen. Notch lapel structured short matte jacket by Blackberrys.
Support Cast
Mandarin collar shirt with houndstooth print on the cuff and collar by BO Square. Spread collar geometric printed shirt by Arrow.
Also Featuring
Matt laced shoes by HUSH PUPPIES. High gloss laced shoes by LOUIS PHILIPPE. Horizontal-print knit tie by MR.FOX. Leather belt by VIARI.
Look #3
AM & PM
Pink and blue are the must-wear colours for leisure and holiday wear.
Styling Tip
Mix multiple shades and tones together.
The Star
Lotus pink linen two-button day jacket by VAN HEUSEN. Cobalt blue raw silk evening single button jacket by BO SQUARE.
Support Cast
Midnight blue shirt by ARROW. Baby pink shirt by GANT. Navy blue trousers by MR. FOX. Check trousers by BROOKS BROTHERS.
Also Featuring
Printed deep pink pocket square by BLACKBERRYS. Metallic blue shoes by CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN. Dull blue shoulder bag by VIARI.
Look #5
BLACK TIE
Dress to perfection for a formal evening, reception or awards night.
Styling Tip
Black, white and jewel tones are ideal for very formal dressing.
The Star
Shawl-lapel tuxedo by GIOVANI. Custom made Bandhgala with crystal buttons by TARUN TAHILIANI.
Support Cast
Dress shirt with a cutaway collar by BLACKBERRYS.
Also Featuring
Glossy black tie by ARROW. Contrasting grey and white pocket square by BO SQUARE. Pointed formal shoes by LOUIS PHILIPPE and round tip high gloss shoes by CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN. Chronograph watch by DIOR.
Look #6
Au Courant
Choose a creative or a sharp look.
Styling Tip
Keep your personality, the occasion, the time of day, and the season in mind.
The Star
Closed-neck custom-made jacket by TARUN TAHILIANI. Fitted black suit by BLACKBERRYS.
Support Cast
Textured trousers by TARUN TAHILIANI. White shirt with a straight collar by ARROW.
Also Featuring
Multi-print scarf by SHINGORA, black-and-white tie by CANALI, blue-and-black shoes by BO SQAURE, curved-tip formal shoes by CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN. Antique cufflinks with emeralds set in old gold by AMRAPALI. Limited edition watch by TAG HEUER.
Look #7
WEEKEND CHIC
Dress up with a dress down feel on the weekend.
Styling Tip
Wear three- or multi-button jackets when you want to create an illusion of length and a single-button jacket to appear broader.
The Star
Ivory long closed jacket with contrasting buttons for a Sunday brunch by GIOVANI. Grey suit with a single button jacket and black piping for a Saturday night out by BO SQUARE.
Support Cast
White comfort fit trousers by VAN HEUSEN. Grey closed collar shirt with white buttons by CAMESSI.
Also Featuring
Both watches by VACHERON. Mustard-and-white printed shoes by BO SQUARE and black high gloss shoes by HUSH PUPPIES.
(This story appears in the 29 October, 2015 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)