Pro Selector: Samrath Som, Creative Head, Louis Philippe

Samrath likes mixing tailoring with sportswear, combining vintage materials like leather with contemporary colours and finishes.

01 Cotton Jacket: Massimo Dutti

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Unless it’s really formal or cold, I like my jackets unlined or half-lined. I am very fussy about the fit and specially the sleeve length. I usually don’t get them in many brands, so I prefer to get them made to measure. This grey cotton one is one of the rare readymade jackets that fit me well. It’s a beautifully made jacket with very nice tailoring details of a soft shoulder, prick stitches on the lapel and neatly finished half-lining. ₹11,732

02 T-shirt: Vintage 55

My size is somewhere between size M & L and since I’m very fussy about the fit of my clothes, just any brand doesn’t work for me. And with size M being too small or the size L being too big, I am left longing for the right fit. Fortunately, this brand makes a size that fits me well and they do graphics, which are replicas of vintage t-shirts. ₹3,519

03 Shirt: Hartfort

Men should be very particular about their shirts, especially the sleeve-lengths and collar shapes. To me, a dark and small print shirt just like this one appears quite versatile. These shirts can always work as a dress-up or down, depending on how one feels about them. The fabric is light and there are subtle details at the cuff and gauntlet. ₹9,386

04 Bag: Tumi

A man should always have a bag which is easy to carry around while travelling. I travel a lot and I need a reliable bag with good organisation details inside to pack a whole lot of stuff that would be easy to find. I do have a fair collection of bags, but I must admit this bag is my favourite. It's made of ballistic nylon with leather trims and has very clearly designed hardware, pouches and pockets. ₹23,000

05 Watch: Paul Smith

Watches are the single most important accessory a man can own. I really suggest investing in one good watch that suits your lifestyle and taste. I am very fond of classic designs. Add to that the ritual of winding a watch every morning after a shower — a quiet moment in time to reflect. This mechanical watch with 36-hour power reserve is my most cherished collectible. ₹23,466

06 Pocket Squares: Thomas Pink

I love pocket squares because they can talk about an individual's tastes in fashion and can add zing to one's otherwise dull ensemble. They can be silk, linen or cotton but the weight is critical. Too light or small and they will not fit properly. Too heavy or big and they create an ungainly bulge. So spot the right one for your pocket. ₹537

07 Jeans: Acne

This pair is a great take on classic grey denim, with a clever combination of dry and wet treatment that results in a lovely feel, yet there’s a certain quiet masculinity about them. Minimalist yet with contrast and double needle stitching detail. ₹13,617

08 Perfume: Aqua di Parma

Carrying a small bottle of perfume is always useful, especially in the summers and I prefer this brand. Besides the classic cologne fragrance of it, I love the leather case with yellow lining that comes with the bottle. And you can buy the refills of this variant, which are easily available. ₹11,492

09 Sunglasses: Persol

I like authentic products that are either handcrafted or made by a specialist. These Persol glasses are hand made from acetate (as against being moulded from plastic) with the iconic metal arrow and details on the bridge. ₹22,280

10 Shoes: Louis Phillippe

Monk straps are the hottest thing in fashion right now. They add flare to one's overall persona. Black monk straps are my go-to pairs for dressing up even a jeans and T-shirt combination.. ₹5,000

The CV

Personal Style

I like mixing tailoring with sportswear, combining vintage materials like leather with contemporary colours and finishes. I believe rules in dressing ought to be broken, but one needs to know the rules first. Fit is very important for me, as important as the fact that one should wear the clothes and not the other way round.

Style Prediction

There’s an obvious explosion of colour in menswear. This is going to stay for a while and will get expressed, if not always in coloured chains and shoes, then in accessories. Various trends will continue among various groups, often resulting in lifestyle aesthetics like clean-slimmonotone-minimalist, warm-patterned-exuberantluxurious.

From the August 2013 issue of FHM India.