Fit For Kings

First it was Zegna and now, Canali. These behemoths of Italian luxury menswear seem to be targeting India with a fairly religious zeal. So if Zegna’s Spring/Summer Collection sported Indian style Nehru collars and shot for its advertisement campaign in Jaipur, Canali has gone one better for its Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection with the Nawab Collection.

Canali, famous for its Bespoke suits and superlative tailoring, entered India a few years back, and this is their first India-tinged line. The Nawab Collection is essentially a Sherwani suit, only better constructed, but you can also get the jackets individually.

As is to be expected from the brand, the suits are crafted with fine mohair wool, revelling in strong shoulders and a generally slim silhouette. They come lined with a central placket and boasting the really good looking raised collar and simple varnished buttons down the front.

The trousers are straight fits, with nary a pleat or turn-up.

Although the current line is made of wool, you will also be able to get the suits in linen-silk blends as well as silk-linen-wool blends.

PRICE: The Nawab jackets are available from Rs 59,000 onwards, while the entire suit is available from Rs 79,000 onwards.

STOCKISTS:

New Delhi: Emporio Mall, Vasant Kunj Mumbai: JW Marriott, Juhu Bangalore: Collection Mall, UB City