FLAMBOYANT, VERNACULAR, ECLECTIC
SUBHASHISH MANDAL,
Interior design architect
@Subhashish

Waist coat, Seven by Sakhil Girdhar and Rahul Ganju; Kurta, drape pyjamas Incheetape by Purvi & Sharad

Shirt, bow tie, Thrifted; Blazer Zara; Pocket square, Anokhi; Trousers, Scotch & Soda; Shoes, Knight & Bond
What influences your style
The essence of color/print, structuring/layering, and being able to wear a garment in many ways increasing its versatility. Local textiles/crafts/jewellery, and the idea of combining is always a key factor.
5 brand you shop often
Benetton, H&M, Zara, Tarun Tahiliani and Anita Dongre.
Signature style you love
Eeshan Kashyap. A friend of mine who also happens to be a chef. He has an amazing understanding of what works for him without following trends.

Blazer, Jack & Jones; Shirt, Zara; Bag, Hugo Boss; Bow tie, Scotch & Soda; Belt, Paul & Joe; Trousers, Self made; Shoes, Pedro; Sunglasses, 2nu
Three fashion inspirations to follow on Instagram
Manandbag, Thestyledoodler, Hawkinsandsheperd.
India’s best dressed city
Delhi, handsdown.
What are you looking forward to in 2017
I work in the corporate sector, although I am a designer. I do look forward to men becoming more adventurous with local styles and mixing wardrobes. The concept of color palettes, prints and cuts have moved ahead but there is still a larger sense of conservatism when people are at work. I feel they could experiment more. The use of drape, accessories, everyday wearable jewellery and colors are something that I still look for. People need not be ruled by what designers prescribe as a look, but combine elements that can be quirky and fun and make their own wardrobe. celebrating local textiles/weaves/ detailing and prints in contemporary ways will be an important part of this journey.

Waist coat, Anita Dongre; Kurta, Ekmatra; Pants, Zara; Scarf, Hemisphere; Shoe, Geoxx