Sherwani?s funky avatar

Fashion has become unisex and it is no longer strange to see men wearing shirts with flower motifs, says designer Vijay Arora.

The staid sherwani has gone for a perky makeover. Instead of beiges and browns, sherwanis now come in colours traditionally associated for brides. It is no longer surprising to see bridegrooms dressed in a vivid red, turquoise or lime green sherwanis with embroidery and swarovski crystals studded all over. Some are even embellished with colourful semi-precious stones.

Designer Suneet Verma recently showcased sherwanis in red, blue and muted orange, while Mandira Wirk has a collection in russet, turquoise blue and dark green for her upcoming show on October 20. Designer duo Arjun and Anjali Kapur, who retail at Gimmicks and Kimaya in Mumbai, have co-ordinated lime green sherwanis to go with the bride's lime green lehenga.

“Fashion has become unisex and it is no longer strange to see men wearing shirts with flower motifs. So a groom opting for bright colours in sherwanis is not surprising,” says designer Vijay Arora. His collection comprises bright hues.

“When would-be bridegrooms shop these days, they are particular about the cut, the colour, the embroideries, motifs and embellishment options available,” says Manish Chhabra of CTC Mall. With other stores such as Study by Janak and The Blues in South Extension reporting similar trends, looks like wedding ceremonies may get more colourful this winter.

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