The urban essentials

Haute style

Modern talking

In its latest collection, French Connection’s men’s attire focusses on modern sportswear. Playful and urban, the smart wardrobe essentials are designed keeping in mind a modern city boy who skates or cycles to work. For the women, the main concept is all about fusing two opposing designs together to create something aesthetically beautiful.

The transitional lines see basics reworked with a tailored long sleeve masculine pin stripe, juxtaposed by the fabricated content of free-flowing silk. With minimal dressing as the key for the season, the silhouettes are effortlessly simple and nominal, creating clean seams for modern construction.

“Summer staples see impressionist art in bold blended brush strokes and bursts of pastel hues of lavender, pink and green. The collection is thoroughly modern and designed to create a multifaceted wardrobe perfect for modern-day men and women,” says the spokesperson of the brand.

The brand’s basic range is updated with an introduction of fresh new colourways and prints that are apt for the season. Basic items such as chinos, polos and tees remain fundamental for the men along with silk bombers, printed shorts and sports jerseys. For women, it is shocking pink, monochrome prints and splodges of bright vibrant coloured attire.

The brand does not offer just fashion-forward clothes but also has well embellished accessories. The women can choose from a wide range of textured leather bags that are studded with chunky embellishments. “Our SS15 bags mean business,” he says. Metallic clutches with light shimmering and light knits with hardware-heavy belt, let the woman speak her style effortlessly. From slick suede wallets to butter-soft weekend duffle bags, the brand offers funky boxer sets for the men.


Varun Thimmaiah, a student of St Joseph’s College of Commerce, wore a checked formal shirt and paired it with casual denim.
Punchline: “FCUK is my favourite brand. I loved my look as everything from the shirt to belt complemented each other. The fit is perfect and anyone can look stylish in these clothes.”
Price: Checked shirt (Rs 3,499), mid blue denim (Rs 4,999) and belt (Rs 1,499).


Shika, a student of St Joseph’s College, wore blue denim and paired it with a printed black T-shirt. She enhanced her style with a Libby leather bag.
Punchline: “The FCUK store has a wide range of clothes to choose from. The brand is known to offer extra comfort and is the best destination for casual wear.”
Price: Chill the FCUK out tee (Rs 1,999), basic denim (Rs 3,999) and Libby leather bag (Rs 7,999).


Srimanth, a student of Indian Academy Degree College, wore a Geo Herringbone Mazarin blue T-shirt and paired it with Schwarz denim.
Punchline: “The attire is comfortable and enhances one’s look. The collection here is unique and excellent when it comes to quality. Affordable, they have unmatched patterns and the style is outstanding.”
Price: T-shirt (Rs 1,899) and Schwarz denim (Rs 3,999).


Namitha Bopanna, a student of Indian Academy Degree College, wore a floral reef cotton dress. She accessorised it with a South beach mink bag that complemented her dress.
Punchline:  “I love bright colours and this dress is a perfect mix of bright and subtle. It is apt for a brunch and is comfortable and stylish at the same time. The bag enhances the look and goes well with all kinds of attire.”
Price: Floral reef cotton dress (Rs 8,999) and South beach mink bag (Rs 6,999).


Nanaiah Kuppanda, a student of Christ University, wore a twilight blue polo T-shirt and paired it with machine gun trousers.
Punchline: “I love the T-shirt. It has a cool factor attached to it. Along with a stylish cut, it does not compromise on comfort. The pant’s fit is perfect and the clothes have a high fashion quotient.”
Price: Polo T-shirt (Rs 2,999) and Machine gun trousers (Rs 4,999)


Reshma Nair, a student of Shree Bhagavan Mahaveer Jain College, wore a leopard moth crepe dress and matched it with Midori peach leather bag.
Punchline: “The combination of black and green makes the dress look attractive. It has a nice comfortable fit. The peach coloured bag is an add on.”
Price: Crepe dress (Rs 7,999) and Midori peach leather bag (Rs 4,999).