INDULGE IN SOME SERIOUS ETHNIC STYLING!
In recent years the fashion limelight has zoomed in on ethnic menswear and as a result the stylish groom has begun to add class and panache to his wedding wardrobe. Whilst ethnic clothes were previously associated with those with a dubious sense of fashion, Asian men across the globe are opting for traditional wear more readily than ever before and take great pride in doing so.

Fortunately, gone are the days when going ethnic meant landing up at your wedding in an off the shelf garment which said absolutely nothing about your individual personality or style. This is an era of designers and designer wear and their glamorous, stylish and chic offerings have bought Indian males under the spell of ethnic grooms wear. Indeed, many men are now devoting almost as much time and money to planning their wedding attire as the fairer sex!

Ethnic outfits look highly elegant and will give you an air of sophistication and mystique. Moreover, they convey a charisma and personality, which the suit and tie combination just doesn't seem to carry off! Given the staggering variety in colours, fabrics, cuts and styles you can be sure that wearing ethnic clothes will allow you to make a different statement for each of your wedding functions.

If the world of ethnic clothes is a mystery to you and you don't know your pagri from your mojris, allow us to extend a helping hand in finding you the perfect outfit for your big day.

SHERWANIS
Sherwanis are a close fitting jacket like garment, typically of below the knee length, with a Nehru collar, which buttons all the way down the front. They are usually worn with tight fitting trousers (pyjama) in a contrasting colour and with a long scarf draped over the shoulders

Sherwanis look stunningly regal and because they fuse the best of eastern and western styling they are the perfect attire for the wedding ceremony and also the reception. They can be designed to look typically ethnic using traditional embroideries or simply using stunning brocades for a more chic indo- western look.

JODHPURI SUITS
The Jodhpuri is similar to the western suit, except that the jacket has a short nehru collar, which is usually fastened at the neck and is worn with matching formal trousers. It can be worn with a shirt underneath in a matching or contrasting colour or even a round-necked close fitting top.

Many Jodhpuri suits come with waistcoats, which are carefully coordinated to complement the outfit. Unlike their western counterpart, the Nehru suit, which is usually plain, Jodhpuris are designed using varying degrees of embroidery to add some ethnic pzazz and individuality to the garments and can be made from plain fabrics or patterned brocades for a richer look.

For those men that want an outfit that combines an eastern influence with a western look, the Jodhpuri is the ideal option and will make you look incredibly elegant and stylish.

KURTA PYJAMAS
These are long tunics of knee length worn over trousers in a matching or contrasting colour. They are typically complemented by a short sleeved or long sleeved over coat, which contrasts with the outfit or a long scarf in contrasting colours, draped over one or both the shoulders.

The trousers (pyjamas) come in a variety of styles. Most common is the churidar, a very tight trouser that is cut longer in length than required with excess cuffing at the bottom. Kurta pyjamas combine style and comfort and are ideal attire for pre-wedding functions like the Sangeet or Saanji where you'll want to get up and dance.