Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna
Against the sun-drenched grandeur of Jaipur’s architectural marvels, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna unveil their Spring-Summer 2025 menswear collection, Akoya.
Sandstone, ivory, fawn, and mocha tones add quiet sophistication
Celebrating the collaboration of art and creatives, this collection highlights a blend of diverse inspirations. Radiating a quiet allure, pearls embody purity, wisdom, and timeless elegance, reflecting grace, and love, values honoured across generations. It also channels the regal essence of palatial tones, the intricate beauty of inlaid marble, and the textured magnetism of sandstone. Its refined palette embraces rich mocha, soft ivory, and timeless architectural neutrals, elevating luxury with magnificent prestige.
The elegant menswear of Rohit + Rahul
In a world filled with the radiance of exceptional formal attire, the designers set out to create a beautifully innovative vision as a testament to refined minimalism, infusing couture with a dynamic perspective. In its imagination and its creation, this masterpiece is an expression of strength to the global men—inspiring its muse to embrace every challenge with confidence, and grace, merging heritage with modernity, and embodying an elegant sense of style that is both unwavering and enduring.
Tailored looks are de rigueur
Each design is a perfect balance of tradition and advanced creativity. Classic skinny silhouettes gracefully give way to the effortless charm of wide-leg, relaxed-fit trousers, radiating an effortless elegance with a touch of iconic, understated luxury. The matador jacket, a hallmark of perpetual style in menswear, is reinterpreted— bold, and dynamic, presenting a modern, invigorating approach.
Lightweight silk dominates the spotlight evoking a seamless aura of refinement and fluidity. Embodying a fusion of comfort and sophistication, it showcases unparalleled artistry, where each piece is flawlessly sculpted to maintain a refined silhouette, harmonizing plush softness with structural finesse. Crystal embellishments add shine
This collection reimagines menswear with a perfect blend of serenity and avant-garde vision. Crystalline embellishments cast light in a captivating interplay of shadow and shine, while the mélange of colours and textures creates a strikingly exquisite aesthetic. It’s a celebration of refined style offering an immersive experience of contemporary luxury.
Tahir Sultan in Rohit + Rahul
Adding to the grandeur of the showcase, influential personalities from various creative spheres—took to the runway, embodying the spirit of Akoya. Walking for Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna this season are Tahir Sultan, designer and owner of Makaan, Tarang Arora, CEO and Creative Head of Amrapali Jewels, cultural curator Noelle Kadar, and sustainability advocate Akshat Ghiya.
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