Pro Selector: Blackberrys Design Head Sandeep Khapra
Sandeep Khapra believes in dressing well for himself and follows the thumbrule of mix and match: his CV of favourites, from a Blackberrys sport coat to oxblood brogues.
Sandeep believes in dressing well for himself and follows the thumbrule of mix and match, which keeps him stylish.
Personal style: I don’t try hard to be noticed, I dress up just for the fun of it and the only person I need to impress is myself. I invest in good quality versatile pieces from around the globe and then combine those in many ways to create different looks and keep collecting iconic products whenever I can.
Style prediction: With the supposed doomsday past us, fun is the key word for dressing up in the coming year. It is about combining unexpected clothing items, donning patterns and accessory items which were previously on the borderline of being perceived as funny, for example, polka dots, suspenders and bow tie. Combining colour with primarily neutral or natural attire adds warmth to the wearer’s personality. Colour is a wide term; only rich hues such as rust and burgundy and not delving into synthetic bright shades mark the difference between a fun look and a funny look for men.
The CV
01 The sport coat – Blackberrys: Nothing beats Blackberrys suits and jackets. This lapel slim piece with a check pattern and in Italian brushed cotton wool not only looks great but also feels great. The pick stitch finished edges add the necessary handmade look and it also comes in a very interesting moss shade. ₹8,000
02 Felt cap – Hackett: This Horse and Hound tweed flat cap is hand finished with a press stud peak. Hackett is a natural choice when you want to add country to your look. ₹3,800
03 Shirt – Timberland Earthkeepers: This shirt is a wardrobe essential – it goes with nearly everything, can be worn in both casual or dressier situations, and it’s got the wonderfully rustic Timberland aesthetic. And the Earthkeepers range this season is made with 50% organic cotton to be kinder to the environment. ₹3,500
04 Cardigan – Topman: This polka dot cardigan adds a nice colour and pattern to a dressed down look. The cotton acrylic blend is not necessarily warm, but it does add an interesting layer to an all woven look. ₹3,500
05 Sunglasses – Ray-Ban: The green lens and golden frame is a classic and a must have for all men. I am yet to come across a man who doesn’t look good in Ray-Ban Aviators. ₹4,500
06 Bow tie – Smart Turnout London: Breathe life into your autumn outfits with this made in UK Chandler wool bow tie. Crafted in pure wool for a solid feel and rich texture, its classic suiting stripe is a perfectly mismatched pattern to match the rest of your look. ₹2,000
07 The pants – River Island: This River Island rust corduroy trouser with twist seam and turn-ups gives a nice shape to your legs and is also roomy in the hips area, but has tapered legs. The shade is so versatile that you can wear anything on top of it. ₹3,500
08 Belt – Nautica: The braided leather with an English brass buckle gives this belt a handmade look. Plus, the basket weave allows you to adjust it as per your waist. ₹1,800
09 Bag – Fossil Estate Messenger: This functional, waxed canvas Estate Messenger has it all – a vintage-inspired design, a padded laptop compartment, and enough interior pockets to keep all of your daily must-haves organised. But most of all, it helps me when I’m on the move. ₹9,000
10 The watch – Swiss Military: If you don’t like wrist watches and want to make a very individualistic expression, then try this piece that you can hang by your belt loops. This carabiner watch has a magnifier, a thermometer and an LED light. ₹1,600
11 The brogue boot – Aldo: Blake by Mr B’s collection of shoes at Aldo have really brought their shoes up to speed. I am loving these oxblood coloured brogues as they are perfect for a casual day out with friends or for a brunch. Wear them with denims and a big chunky knit sweater or with cords and a field jacket. They really can go with anything. ₹7,500
12 Socks – Edifice: This mix mélange sock is ideal for colder seasons with its thick luxurious construction and ribbed knit from the heel to the cuff. ₹1,300
From the March 2013 issue of FHM India.
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