Color Profile
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Waistcoat Color:
- Pantone: 14-1116 TCX (Beige)
- Description: A soft, sophisticated neutral beige understated yet refined, providing a warm base that lets texture and craftsmanship take center stage.
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Trousers Color:
- Pantone: 19-0912 TCX (Ganache)
- RGB: (97, 59, 45)
- Description: A deep, dark brown with rich chocolate undertones exuding strength, luxury, and quiet authority.
Silhouette Overview
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Top: Double-Breasted Waistcoat with Leather Strap
Inspired by the commanding elegance of Giorgio Armani’s 1980s power suit, this structured waistcoat features a double-breasted closure, sharp lapels, and a tailored fit that broadens the shoulder line and tapers at the waist. The narrow, vintage-inspired leather strap adds a touch of functional sophistication, echoing archival menswear accessories. -
Bottom: High-Waist Tuxedo Trousers
Referencing Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic 1966 "Le Smoking" suit, these trousers are high-waisted and expertly tailored for elongation and definition. The design emphasizes clean lines and androgynous elegance, channeling the revolutionary moment when formalwear transcended gender.
Craft Techniques & Materials
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Waistcoat Fabric: Benarasi Gyasar Silk Brocade
Originally a Tibetan ceremonial fabric, Gyasar is known for its extraordinary density and opulence, woven with metallic threads and bold motifs. Now interpreted by master weavers in Varanasi, this brocade brings grandeur, heritage, and an aura of formality. The textured sheen of Gyasar adds architectural depth to the waistcoat’s tailored form.
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Trouser Fabric: Matka Silk
A raw, hand-spun silk from Bengal, Matka silk offers an earthy contrast to the ornate Gyasar. Its matte, grainy texture lends the trousers a grounded, tactile feel, with a structure that holds its shape well perfect for tailoring. Ethically produced and naturally breathable, it also speaks to the sustainable, slow-fashion ethos.
Cultural & Historical Fusion
This look powerfully intersects:
- Eastern ceremonial grandeur (Benarasi Gyasar)
- Bengal’s grassroots artisanal fabric (Matka silk)
- 1980s Milanese power tailoring (Armani)
- 1960s Parisian fashion revolution (YSL’s tuxedo for women)
The result is a commanding yet luxurious ensemble gender-fluid, artisanal, and iconic that redefines power dressing through the lens of Indian textile heritage and Western tailoring innovation.
Ideal Contexts
This ensemble is ideal for:
- Luxury fashion editorials
- High fashion presentations
- Formal evening events with a modern cultural edge
- Artisanal fashion exhibitions or museum collections