Sharper tailoring and unapologetic expression—India Couture Week 2025 brought an array of exciting trends for the modern Indian groom.
India Couture Week (ICW) 2025 was quite a fashion fiesta, marking an exceptional season for wedding attire as bridal couture took the centre stage. But beyond the brides, this year was also a pivotal shift in groomwear. Indian groom’s fashion is no longer a supporting act, but a strong, expressive statement of style and intent. This season showcased the modern groom stepping into the spotlight with quiet confidence, refined craftsmanship, and unapologetic individuality.
The fashion police of Team Wedding Affair took a deep dive into the top trends for Indian grooms spotted on this year’s ICW runway. Keep reading and find out!
Florals & Nature Everywhere
Florals were everywhere this year’s India Couture Week, quite literally. From microflorals on Aisha Rao’s collection to the large blooms on Rohit Bal, there were flowers of every size and shape.
Designers like JJ Valaya and Aisha Rao leaned into the poetry of nature, crafting multicoloured, micro-floral embroidery that feels romantic yet refined. Valaya’s intricately embroidered ivory ensemble and Rao’s pastel jacket didn’t simply reference flora; they built visual landscapes through threadwork integrated into traditional silhouettes like short jackets over kurtas and churidars.
Rohit Bal’s signature bold flowers found a place in menswear too, creating a statement outfit for grooms who like to have heads turned. Even bold, these delicate, nature-inspired motifs cater to grooms drawn to softer, heritage-driven aesthetics—perfect for daytime or outdoor ceremonies.
Designer Rahul Mishra’s Becoming Love featured some of the most exciting designs of this year’s ICW, and the men on the runway were no different. The sherwanis had intricate work depicting various elements of nature, creating a romantic poetry like no other.
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Animal Motifs & Maximalist Statements
Contrary to the delicate florals, some pieces were loud and proud with bold animal motifs and maximalist designs. Rohit Bal’s velvet sherwani emblazoned with sequinned leopards reasserted symbolism and confidence. Embracing power and movement, the black-and-gold palette elevated the visual drama, anchoring grooms’ looks in assertiveness rather than novelty.
Animal motifs inject bold personality into Indian grooms—ideal for those wanting a visual focal point at cocktail events or night-time celebrations.
Sculptural Tailoring
This year’s India Couture Week saw a lot of experimental and unconventional silhouettes blended with classic designs. Groomswear was no different. Especially in fusion and western wear, the sculptured silhouette was glorified.
One standout look was by Amit Aggarwal: a plush brown suit adorned with crystal streams, retro-inspired flared trousers, and exaggerated lapels—blended sculptural tailoring with a futuristic cadence. Minimal styling lets the proportions and details speak loudest.
This is ideal for Indian grooms stepping out of the conventional sherwani, suited to receptions, sangeets, or urban settings where drama is conveyed through silhouette, not colour.
Layering as Technique
Layering is a modern groom’s favourite styling trick and the couture shows on ICW 25 approved it. Layered styling emerged as a thoughtful technique rather than an afterthought.
Aisha Rao and Jayanti Reddy styled longline jackets over embroidered kurtas and embraced textiles built in tonal harmony and varied weights, creating multidimensional visuals.
Layered ensembles provide both visual depth and practical flexibility, especially suited to winter weddings or versatile event dressing.
Blush Pink for Grooms
Blush pink has been the new red for brides since Anushka Sharma, followed by many more celebrity brides, donned the colour for their weddings. This year’s couture show established the colour as a trending one for the Indian groom.
Yes, you read it right. Aside from the obvious choices of black, white and blues, men were wearing shades of ink. Especially at Falguni Shane Peacock and Suneet Varma’s show, models walked in bejewelled blush pink wedding attire, setting a new standard for masculinity and fashion for Indian grooms.
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The Return of Black & Jewel Tones
While neutrals dominated daytime looks, eveningwear embraced richer shades. Rohit Bal’s black velvet and Dadu’s metallic dark palettes stood out for their quiet intensity, and jewel tones—burgundy, midnight blue, deep brown—reentered the palette with intentional restraint.
Jewel tones and dark palettes offer sophistication for receptions and evening rituals—grounded, elegant, and purposeful.
Cropped Jacket Silhouettes
If you think crop jackets are only for the bride, think again. Take a break from your usual jacket length and crop it to the new, stylish length.
Reaching only the pelvic area, these jackets add a flair to the groom’s figure that is easy on the move as well as on the eyes. Designers Shantnu & Nikhil showed how to nail these jackets in style. Whether a cocktail evening or a dance-filled sangeet night, these are perfect picks for the modern Indian groom.
Sequins All Over
What Indian wedding fashion guide is complete with a touch of bling? FDCI initiated Hyundai India Couture Week 2025 brought a whole lot of sequin for Indian grooms—from sequinned trousers to shirts, jackets and bandhgalas.
Shantnu & Nikhil had them in the Indo-Western collection, while Falguni and Shane Peacock and Tarun Tahiliani showed how to flaunt it in traditionals. So grooms, bring the party with you and let your outfit shine brighter.
Indo-Western Hybrids
Designers like Shantnu & Nikhil delivered seamless East-meets-West blends. Trench coats, velvet bandhgalas, and double-breasted suiting merged Western tailoring with Indian textiles and embellishment, creating considered hybrids that feel globally attuned yet locally rooted.
This is ideal for grooms seeking versatility across events—from engagement ceremonies to reception parties—these hybrids offer cultural fluidity without dilution.
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India Couture Week 2025 heralds a new era in groomwear—one defined by thoughtful design, emotional resonance, and self-assured expression. It set the tone for Indian grooms’ fashion for the upcoming year, and it looks bright and handsome.
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