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Gender-Fluid Men’s Fashion: A Return to Our Roots, Not Just a Passing Fad

The fashion-forward ‘IT’ boys and stylish gents agree: gender-fluid fashion isn’t new to India—it’s a tradition we’ve been rocking for ages.

Featuring Prateik Patil Babbar and Ranveer Singh

For centuries, Indian men have draped themselves in fabrics with an effortless flair—think dhotis, lungis, and intricate angavastrams—moving with elegance, comfort, and a natural sense of swagger. According to couturier Tarun Tahiliani, who crafted Prateik Patil Babbar’s wedding ensemble, this isn’t just a fleeting trend—it’s a homecoming. “It’s a return to our roots,” he says, and we couldn’t agree more. Indian style has long danced across gender lines, only to take a hit during the colonial era’s rigid dress codes. But now? We’re reclaiming it, and it’s bolder and better than ever.
Sure, we stan Mark Bryan and his skirt game—total icon. But when a white guy pulls it off, it’s a quirky statement; when a desi man does it, it’s a nod to heritage. Western tailoring may have sidelined our flair for fluid garments for a while, but let’s be real—it never fully left us. A quick tip of the hat to our kilt-wearing Scottish pals, too!

The Breakdown
Let’s zoom in on Babbar’s look. Tarun Tahiliani explains, “The dhoti wasn’t just for special occasions—it was everyday wear, a breezy drape that blended freedom with understated class. Our pre-draped dhoti reimagines that legacy for today’s man, merging the past’s fluidity with modern practicality. It’s not about choosing between tradition and relevance anymore—Prateik wears both with effortless confidence, no hesitation.”
That’s the magic here: wearing what feels right, free from rigid rules. It’s instinctive, a little daring, and always a thrill to see. And we can’t skip Ranveer Singh—the guy who flipped Bollywood’s fashion script by just being himself. His love for bold, unconventional silhouettes isn’t some try-hard flex; it’s just who he is.

The New Wave
With gender norms shifting and binaries blurring, progressive fashion houses worldwide are chasing a younger crowd—think Gen Z, who see gender as yesterday’s news. That mindset flows straight into their wardrobes, and it’s no surprise. From India’s draped legacy to the global stage, gender-fluid fashion isn’t just a trend—it’s a roots-deep movement, here to stay.