Sushant Abrol, Dhruv Vaish, Sahil Aneja and Vivek Karunakaran gave modern men a taste of raw silks, kantha and appliqués as they made bold style choices.
Mumbai, March 19th, 2026: The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) presented “The Boy’s Club,” a dynamic menswear showcase at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI, Mumbai. The show opened the fashion week on March 19 at 2:00 pm at the Jio World Convention Centre, featuring Countrymade, Dhruv Vaish, Sahil Aneja and Vivek Karunakaran.
“Men’s fashion has seen seismic changes in the last decade—from dull greys and predictable stripes, it now serenades a vibrant palette, bold motifs, play of textures, as the new age man is ready to take that proverbial leap of faith. The FDCI Boy’s Club is homage to the man who likes to experiment innovatively,” said Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI.
Countrymade by Sushant Abrol presented “Cenotaph,” inspired by the architecture of memorial cenotaphs—spaces where remembrance takes form. The collection featured faded olives, scorched browns, oxidised bronze and stark black-and-white tones. Techniques such as mud-resist printing, cold pigment dyeing, bronze patina, kantha, raw-edged appliqués and coatings that mimicked withered stone suggested the passage of time and erosion.
Designer Dhruv Vaish’s collection “The Blueprint” explored how cities reveal themselves through patterns like grids of streets, intersecting crossings, scaffolding lines and shifting terrains. The designer translated these quiet urban systems into contemporary menswear, where seam lines echoed the logic of roads and geometric panelling reflected temporary architectures. Fabrics such as linen, cotton denim and printed silk formed the base of the garments.
Designer Sahil Aneja presented “Strata,” a collection inspired by the shifting forms of natural terrain and the fluidity of molten stone. The designer experimented with textures to create interplay of light and shadow across the garments.
Designer Vivek Karunakaran’s collection “The Thangam” interpreted South India’s enduring and understated relationship with gold through contemporary ceremonial menswear. Crafted from raw silks, tussar, Kanjeevarams and silk organza, the pieces featured subtle textures in tones of gold, ecru and earthen hues, accented by navy and teal.
Well known South Indian and Bollywood actor, Siddharth opened the show for designer Vivek Karunakaran, wearing a brown silk coat paired with draped dhoti pants in rich earthy tones.
The live music by The Soul Strings, led by vocalist Vivan Roshan, added a vibrant spark to the event as the band performed between the designers’ showcases.
