Father’s day special! Five famous dads and sons decode life and fashion tips

In a special Father’s Day presentation, Brunch celebrates the subtle, stylish nuances that can be passed on only from a father to his sons

Mehra and son 

Some of the most celebrated proud dads pose with their sons in an exclusive photo shoot this Father’s Day.(Photos by Raj K Raj and Saumya Khandelwal)

Fashion designer Shantanu Mehra proudly confesses that he relies on his 11-year-old son for sports fashion. (On Rishan: Suit, Raymond; Shirt and medallions, Shantanu & Nikhil; Shoes, Step By Step School. On Shantanu: Suit, Raymond; Shirt: and Medallions, Shantanu & Nikhil; Shoes, Emporio Armaani) (Raj K Raj )

He’s rocked the ramp with his designs, but couturier Shantanu Mehra proudly confesses that he relies on his 11-year-old son for his sports fashion and technological know-how. Shy Rishan, who studies in Step By Step School, is an avid tennis player and intends to pursue the sport professionally. He’s imbibed some of his love for fashion from his dad, but with a bit of a twist: he follows the latest global tennis fashion trends. Rishan loves seeing his dad in crisp shirts, and is fine if his father gets them for him too.

Swapan Seth admits to taking a tip or two from his sons when it comes to fashion. (On Swapan: Suit, Avinash Punjabi; Shirt, Raoul; Tie, Andrew’s Ties; Watch, Rolex. On Sirhaan and Reyhaan: Suits, Brahaan; Shoes, (Sirhaan) Paul Smith (Rehyaan) UCB; Tie, (Sirhaan) Drakes; Watch, (Sirhaan) Cartier (Raj K Raj)

What’s your biggest fashion takeaway from your dad?

Aamer Bijli learnt to carry off formals from his father, Ajay Bijli. (Raj K Raj)

Ajay Bijli, chairman and managing director of PVR Ltd, is always impeccably dressed in formals. His son, Aamer, who recently completed his schooling from Charterhouse School in the UK, learned to carry off those same formals, vital for school, with ease, thanks to his father. Both now credit each other for their taste and style.

Zorawar Kalra selects the best ties and suits for his dad for meetings. (On Jiggs: Suit, Bianconi Uomo; Watch, Audemars Piguet; Glasses, Mont Blanc, Shoes, Reebok. On Zorawar: Suit, Ashish N Soni; Shoes, LV; Belt, Hermes; Watch, Hublot) (Raj K Raj)

Food is Jiggs Kalra’s first love. His second used to be the kurta-pyjama and waistcoat ensemble. But now Jiggs trusts his stylish son Zorawar when it comes to his ‘business meeting’ wardrobe, just as he trusts Zorawar with carrying forward the Kalra legacy. Zorawar selects the best ties and suits for his dad for meetings, and believes that shoes (and not just clothes) make the man!

Imaan is father Navin Ansal’s stylist when it comes to casual wear. (On Navin: Suit, Canali; Shirt, designed by self; Shoes, Tom Ford; Watch, Santos De Cartier. On Imaan: T-shirt, D&G; Jeans, Diesel; Blazer, Emporio Armani; Watch, Tag Heuer Monco; Shoes, Balmain) (Saumya Khandelwal)

The secret of style and design-icon Navin Ansal’s rockstar image is out! His son, Imaan, is Navin’s stylist when it comes to casual wear. Imaan, a student at The British School, happily shares his cool jeans, blazers and tees with his dad, so often that sometimes his clothes can be found in Navin’s wardrobe. Even though their fashion preferences vary, Navin and Imaan tend to choose similar cuts and fits.