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The two specialise in designing traditional and western wear like Bandhgalas,Sherwanis,suits,Jodhpurs and their clientele is spread across the world and includes the likes of santoor maestros Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and Rahul Sharma. “Most assume that men aren’t into couture but they are. They are in fact keen on experimenting with fabrics,colours and cuts,” pitched in Sonzal. The duo’s latest collection for autumn-winter draws inspiration from Kabuki,a traditional Japanese form of theatre. So in come Samurai pants and motifs. “It’s our first time exhibiting in Chandigarh and we find north Indian men very high on colour. Our reds and orange tones are doing well,” adds Sonzal. The collection is in their trademark style with slim fits and makes the most of surface ornamentation in unusual colours like turquoise and muted maroons.

Elsewhere,making an impression with their range of club wear shirts complete with subtle Swarovski hints are designers Supriya Khemka and Richa Jain. Their label ‘Cut X 2’ or Cut Into Two brings in linen and cotton shirts styled keeping in mind the corporate who clubs over the weekend and entrepreneurs who are a hit on the social circuit. “We both studied fashion formally but consciously chose to design a range of shirts for just men,” says Khemka. The two started their label five years back and the positive

response has egged them on to take their work across the country. “We use original Swarovski crystals and play around with styling,” explains Jain. The shirts boast worked upon cuffs and collars in both neutral as well as dark shades. “I wouldn’t say the menswear brand is untapped but our focus is on offering a unique twist to an everyday shirt,” sums up Khemka.