The pearl-white Bhagalpuri silk indo that actor Ibrahim Ali Khan wore as the showstopper for Bharat Reshma at the Bombay Times Fashion Week recently became a talking point in fashion circles. Styled as a front-open jacket, with resham and light golden zardozi hand embroidery running across it in gold floral and paisley patterns, the outfit was finished with detailed borders.Statement shoulder jewellery on both sides gives the look its distinctive silhouette and regal couture feel. The outfit took 280 hours of handwork. “A little royal, a little rebellious,” said designers Bharat and Reshma Grover about the outfit, adding, “We wanted traditional royalty with a modern twist. Gold, grandeur and a unique style of jewellery.”Bharat Reshma, one of India’s top menswear designers, is the couture house founded by Bharat and Reshma Grover in 1991. Thirty-five years on, the label used the evening to unveil TVARA 2027, its latest collection. Built around the modern groom, the collection pairs traditional Indian craftsmanship with a contemporary eye for men who like to stand apart.The designers’ line-up included sharply tailored tuxedos, intricately crafted designer sherwanis, unconventional kurta silhouettes and experimental designs. Every look was finished with fine detailing and a bespoke approach.For the designers, luxury is personal. They believe menswear should carry a man’s personality, confidence and individuality, and TVARA 2027 holds on to heritage while speaking to modern tastes. “We didn’t just showcase the outfits. We showcased the future,” said Bharat and Reshma Grover.The audience included Neil Nitin Mukesh, Maniesh Paul and director Siddharth P Malhotra, alongside a mix of celebrities, influencers and fashion industry names.
