Lakme India Fashion Week 2011 Decoded for Indian Men

Whoever said that men have very few options when it comes to fashionable clothing need to eat their words! The recently concluded Lakme India Fashion week bears valiant testimony to this very fact. We here make an attempt to deconstruct and then rebuild the various looks that were on display to make it fit in the wardrobe(and also the budget) of the young Indian male.

Energie men’s casual wear. Almost everything in this section is top notch and ‘wear-worthy’! From the cool capris teamed with bermuda shorts in eye-popping colours, printed T-shirts, denim and leather jackets to checkered scarves, golf caps and hats, muti-colored belts and shoes, college-goers and, for that reason, just about anyone looking for some funky casual wear has lots of reason to cheer. Here are some of the few that got our vote...

The Street Rocker Look
Team blue casual pants with a blue checkered scarf, black themed T-shirt with a dash of the same blue, a black leather jacket and black leather shoes. The reverse can also be done, by using a white T-shirt instead of a black one and wearing brown or brown blue keds minus the black leather jacket. This look is sure to rock the scene and what’s more, it isn’t too over-the-top to fear not being able to pull it off. All you’ll need is a sprinkling of a confidence to go along with it.

The Uber Casual Street Wear or Carefree on-the-road Look
A ripped low-neck T-shirt can make you look cool when paired with bermudas worn over capris (yes, you heard it right!). Throw on a dark denim jacket, long-lace keds and a golf cap of the same colour as your capris and you’re ready to go. This look is guaranteed to attract attention and bring your bold streak to the fore!

The Easy College-goer Look
Couple a checkered cloth jacket in subdued hues with vibrant T-shirt and cargo pants in muted, earthy shades. An absolute college-goer’s delight and  great daily-wear.

The Geeky Friday-dressing Look
Want something cool and casual yet sophisticated to wear to work on a Friday? Try this look. Checkered scarf, a comic hero inspired T-shirt, a black sleeveless jacket, grey, torn jeans and black and white high top sneakers. Wear a pair of black-framed, thick-rimmed glasses or sunglasses and you might feature on the best-dressed list at work.

The Casual Quick Outing or Holiday Get-up
A white or light hued T-shirt with huge prints in energetic colours and a cap in bright tones would not only add to the already high appeal of a normal pair of faded or acid-washed jeans but also provide a little burst of color to your regular attire.

The Rugged made-for-the-outdoors Look
This is our all-time favorite as it has the masculine element at it’s centre. One look and the ladies would be falling over themselves to get to know you better. Group a high- collared or polo-neck T-shirt in shades of electrifying though slightly muted blue, brown green cargo pants with multiple pockets and a checkered golf cap and Woodland shoes.

The ready-to-tee-off Look
Checkered, knee-length shorts with a theme printed or plain T-shirt, a denim jacket(optional) and a chunky belt in punchy hues will be great for a day at the golf course.

The Daring yet Under Stated Biker Look
A horizontal stripes T-shirt with fitted jeans having long zippers can work it’s magic for those wanting to achieve this particular look. Simple and sleek.

So, didn’t all that take your breath away yet? What are you waiting for then? Go ahead and paint the town red with these trendy style ideas this season.
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