108 BESPOKE

THE SOCK DRAWER OVERHAUL When it comes to socks, men no longer need to play “match the following” with their pants. The concept of pairing bright socks to brighten up one’s attire has caught on to the fashion world like wildfire. While every man is brought up keeping only one rule in mind regarding socks – that the colour of your sock should match the colour of your trousers – it is fast becoming a fact of the ancient world. A clean cut power suit can be paired with solid colors to make a bold statement during a meeting, whereas a pair of printed socks can be used to turn something as simple as a pair of jeans combined with a white shirt into a photo-perfect look. The easiest step in the handbook is “When in Doubt, Go Classic” – so if you’re only just getting out of the monotony of the ‘trouser-matches-sock’ game, then think no further than the traditional argyle patterned socks! What’s an argyle pattern you ask? It’s those angular plaid patterns which dom...

Choosing the right pocket square can become a stressful exercise, but it really doesn't need to be. And thanks to T.V. shows like Mad Men and the like, pocket squares have come back in popularity and have become an (almost) indispensable part of your suit; so you can’t ignore it either. A good pocket square will add the right amount of drama to what would be an otherwise boring suit, and everybody can do with a little more drama, wouldn't you agree? The most common question that our clients ask us is: should my pocket square match my tie? And the answer to that is, well, no. While it may SEEM like a good idea to match them, in reality, it is not an acceptable way to do things, suit wise. The purpose of the pocket square is to act as a compliment to your suit or of course, your partner’s outfit. And here’s what you can do: for all the single gentlemen out there, if you’re wearing a solid tie, make sure the pocket square is a pattern with the base matching your ti...

At 108 Bespoke we have always maintained that the most important thing about the Groom’s Trousseau (yes, that is a thing now) should be variety (after fit, of course!) and as designers, maintaining variety can become a tricky business in a country like India, where we are always looking for reasons to celebrate. No complaints from us, most certainly! But this past year, with close to a hundred wedding clients under our belt, we have come to realize how much more the modern Indian is leaning towards traditional formal dressing. Which brings us to the ‘Bandhgala’ or how we like to think of it – the Indian Tuxedo; the Bandhgala has been a  favourite  of Bollywood celebrities from the Red Carpets to their Weddings, and it never disappoints! It is the right blend between the modern and traditional. Combined with its Royal appeal, it is India’s answer to the Tuxedo. And we love it! Your Engagement ceremony would be the best place to start, if  you've  ...