Raghavendra Rathore is one of India’s finest menswear designers—known for his iconic bandhgala jackets. He has dressed everyone from the likes of Saif Ali Khan to Ranbir Kapoor and possibly every groom that can afford one of this brilliantly tailored pieces. 

Here's what he had to say... 

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1) What do you prefer, coffee or tea? 

Neither

2) One a scale of 1-10, how lazy are you? 

I am an old-world explorer, never too tired and never worry about scales. 24-7 on!

3) One menswear trend that needs to die right now? 

Boxy jackets

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4) The best menswear trend of all time? 

A classic handmade Jodhpuri Bandhgala

5) Describe your style in one word.

Discerning!

6) Name 5 things every man must have in his closet? 

Iconic denim, super classic white crisp shirt, a hand-tailored Bandhgala waistcoat, socks but with crazy colour and the endless supply of classic Ralph Lauren Cologne.

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7) Most memorable collection (so far). 

Our first collection some 20+ years ago

8) Best Dressed Bollywood star. 

Saif Ali Khan

9) If you were not a designer, what would you be? 

A philanthropic expert.

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10) What's your biggest achievement? 

The selective work that the Raghavendra Rathore Foundation (RRF) has embarked on.

11) Any regrets? 

Many and from each I have learnt and grown.

12) What's an ideal date outfit? 

The one you are most comfortable in.

13) Will you ever do a capsule collection for high-street? 

“The Imperial India Company”

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14) Why should every man own a Bandhgala jacket? 

For the same reason, every man should have a small mobile and a large car or for that matter read Citizen Kane.

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15)  Are you on Instagram? 

Yes, @raghavendra.rathore