More men are wearing French cuffs, studs and chunky chains, says fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra, outlining some popular trends in men’s jewellery.
Men should select their jewellery the same way they’d select a watch or a tie, advises fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra, who was recently in the city for a Preciosa fine jewellery launch.
The trick to picking the right jewellery, according to the designer, is finding your personal story.
“Jewellery is very personal. It has to tell a story that resonates with your own story. For me, I wear tuxedos often so I like to collect studs and cufflinks.”
“And they don’t always have to be highly prized. Sometimes in an antique store, I find pink pearls done in gold – clean, modern. Finding those things can really enhance whatever look you’re going for,” he said, pointing out the black diamond cufflinks adorning his wrists for the day. A gift from Turkish fine jewellery designer Begum Khan, the cufflinks neatly accented the navy blazer that Mohapatra wore.
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One of Bibhu Mohapatra’s favourite brands to wear is Chrome Hearts.
A Dash of Style
One of Mohapatra’s favourite brands to wear is Chrome Hearts – a high end silver jewellery brand. “I love pieces from them whether it is rings or a skull ring. Their pieces speak about certain aspects of masculinity but at the same time are sort of delicate.” The LA-based brand was also a favourite of the late Karl Lagerfeld, supermodel Bella Hadid and designer/DJ Virgil Abloh.
Other trends that Mohapatra believes men should keep an eye out for are chunky polished metal chains, studs entering mainstream fashion and the rising preference for French cuffs (and cufflinks).
“Whether it’s watches, studs or cufflinks, jewellery is equally important (for men). It may not be that prolific in the offerings for men but, we all love to shine a little bit.”
Lakmé Fashion Week 2019: Bebo, KJo, PV Sindhu Set The Ramp On Fire
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An Evening Of Fashion
The much-awaited Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) Summer Resort 2019 was all about elegance, glamour and grace.
The fashion extravaganza witnessed summer and spring collections from well-known designers like Gaurav Gupta, Anita Dongre, Ajay Kumar Singh, Bobo Calcutta, Helena Bajaj Larsen & Yavi.
Big names from the Tinsel Town like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Vidya Balan, Karan Johar, Tabu, Mouni Roy, among other, turned showstoppers for designers at the five-day long event.
Here's a look at other celebs from the B-town who set the ramp on fire.
(In pic from left: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karan Johar, PV Sindhu)
Here Comes Bebo
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan walked the ramp for designers Shantanu and Nikhil at the Grand Finale of the Lakmé Fashion Week. The 38-year-old actress was wrapped in a scintillating black gown from the Recruit SS’19 Couture Collection.
An Ode To 'Bandhgala'
Actors Anil Kapoor (R) and Jahnvi Kapoor (L) turned showstoppers for designer Raghavendra Rathore at the Lakmé Fashion Week. The Kapoors paid a tribute to the bandhgala where both, dressed in black, walked down the ramp high on both energy and style.
Subtle & Stylish
'Dangal' star Sanya Malhotra (L) walked the ramp for designer Narendra Kumar. She sported the gym-look pairing black and grey and completed the look with a yellow long jacket and black shoes.
'Padmaavat' star Aditi Rao Hydari (R) turned showstopper for designer Sailesh Singhania. The actress glittered in a stunning golden outfit and completed the look with an elegant necklace.
Suit Up
Director-producer Karan Johar walked the ramp for designer Gaurav Gupta on the opening day of Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) Summer Resort 2019. The 46-year-old wore an red and black suit, with embellishments on the shoulder and chest.
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