<p>With a family business that was focussed on men’s tailoring for years, it was natural that designer Dhruv Vaish took to garment designing at a young age. He switched to fashion designing from BCom honours to do justice to his abilities and passion.<br /> <br />He launched his label in 2003 and since then there is no looking back for this innovative designer. He will be showcasing his latest collection at the ‘Amazon Fashion Week — Fall Winter 2017’ for the second time and is quite excited. <br /><br />In a chat with Surupasree Sarmmah, Dhruv talks about the men’s fashion scene in the country and the challenges he faces as a designer. <br /><br />Your thoughts on trends in men’s fashion in India right now...<br />Today men are willing to explore different styles as much as women. They are no more restricted to blacks, greys and blues. I have experimented with colours like teal, salmon and terracotta and it is becoming extremely popular with men. <br /><br />Tell us about your latest collection...<br />The collection is called ‘Noire’ and in it I have experimented with black. Daring patterns in different fabrics and weaves are the highlight of the collection. The silhouettes are clean, chic and easy-to-wear. Plaids, bold checks, and abstract graphics are what I have worked on thoroughly in materials like tweeds and wool flannels. which give a luxurious touch. <br /><br />What challenges have you have faced till now?<br />There are limited things that one can work on when it comes to menswear. I have to work along a fine line to get that perfect silhouette. To balance the commercial and creative part of curating a menswear line is the biggest challenge. <br /><br />One advice that changed your life..<br />My father once told me ‘whatever you do, give it your best or don’t do it at all’. This has really changed the way I look at and <br />approach life. <br /><br />Five must-haves in your summer wardrobe...<br />Cotton trousers, linen jacket, shorts, a white cotton shirt and a pair of blue denims. <br /><br />An advice for aspiring designers...<br />Follow your gut feeling. It takes time for people to recognise one’s talent. But everything will fall in place at the right time. <br /></p>
<p>With a family business that was focussed on men’s tailoring for years, it was natural that designer Dhruv Vaish took to garment designing at a young age. He switched to fashion designing from BCom honours to do justice to his abilities and passion.<br /> <br />He launched his label in 2003 and since then there is no looking back for this innovative designer. He will be showcasing his latest collection at the ‘Amazon Fashion Week — Fall Winter 2017’ for the second time and is quite excited. <br /><br />In a chat with Surupasree Sarmmah, Dhruv talks about the men’s fashion scene in the country and the challenges he faces as a designer. <br /><br />Your thoughts on trends in men’s fashion in India right now...<br />Today men are willing to explore different styles as much as women. They are no more restricted to blacks, greys and blues. I have experimented with colours like teal, salmon and terracotta and it is becoming extremely popular with men. <br /><br />Tell us about your latest collection...<br />The collection is called ‘Noire’ and in it I have experimented with black. Daring patterns in different fabrics and weaves are the highlight of the collection. The silhouettes are clean, chic and easy-to-wear. Plaids, bold checks, and abstract graphics are what I have worked on thoroughly in materials like tweeds and wool flannels. which give a luxurious touch. <br /><br />What challenges have you have faced till now?<br />There are limited things that one can work on when it comes to menswear. I have to work along a fine line to get that perfect silhouette. To balance the commercial and creative part of curating a menswear line is the biggest challenge. <br /><br />One advice that changed your life..<br />My father once told me ‘whatever you do, give it your best or don’t do it at all’. This has really changed the way I look at and <br />approach life. <br /><br />Five must-haves in your summer wardrobe...<br />Cotton trousers, linen jacket, shorts, a white cotton shirt and a pair of blue denims. <br /><br />An advice for aspiring designers...<br />Follow your gut feeling. It takes time for people to recognise one’s talent. But everything will fall in place at the right time. <br /></p>
