March 19, 2024

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35 Top Indian Menswear Fashion Designers Industry Rankings

We compared the work, pricing and popularity; and ranked the 35 top Indian menswear fashion designers. Prepare yourself to be amazed by these industry stalwarts!

Top Indian Menswear Fashion Designers Industry Rankings

Hey, there! Gone are the days when the true essence of fashion was reserved for women. We’re sprinting towards fashion that embraces all genders the same way. Speaking of genders, designer menswear collections are at times overshadowed by the grandeur of womenswear collections. So, it’s time that we take a tour of some amazing menswear collections. Wondering how? Well, your search ends right here! In this article, we have compiled a list of top Indian menswear fashion designers.

We took a deep dive into an ocean of designer sherwanis, tuxedos, suits, kurtas to find the best designers – the rulers of the menswear fashion industry. To put together these rankings we carried out a detailed analysis, wherein we assigned certain points to the designers based on the following factors:

1. Price range
2. Social media reach
3. Website traffic and authority
4. Popularity on the internet
5. Appearance in fashion weeks
6. Couture collections

And many more. After days of browsing the menswear collections of top Indian fashion designers, we are proud to present the list of the 35 top Indian menswear fashion designers.

Top Indian Menswear Fashion Designers

1. Sabyasachi Mukherjee

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Sabyasachi Mukherjee holds the first place in our recent rankings for top Indian fashion designers. Interestingly, he ranks first in our list of top Indian menswear fashion designers as well! Sabyasachi has set the bar high for designer wedding collections. Grooms of Sabyasachi are eminent portrayal of royalty. His works are a vibrant with rich textiles, bright colors, simple and subtle designs. He also designs accessories that enhance the look of modern-day grooms.

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Slub Rank 1
Website sabyasachi.com
Online Popularity Score 1667
Instagram 4.6M
 Facebook  1.4M
Twitter 34.7K
Founded 1999
Price Range  ₹ 89000 to ₹ 395000
Outlets Indian 3
Slub Score 2314

2. Manish Malhotra

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Manish Malhotra, a prominent propagator of creativity entered the industry as a model himself. He now designs some striking apparel for fashion models and celebs all across the globe! Be it menswear or womenswear, his exotic collections lure everyone to his den. He has also designed costumes for various movies and has won several accolades for the same. Bollywood actors and famous personalities are often spotted in his attires.

Malhotra’s first menswear-only fashion show took place as a part of LFW 2015. Malhotra is popular for his fusion wear, evening wear, and wedding wear such as jackets, tuxedos, suits, bandhgalas, etc. His designs reveal intricate craftsmanship and an even blend of traditional patterns and modern sensibility.

Designer Manish Malhotra
Slub Rank 2
Website manishmalhotra.in
Online Popularity Score 814
Instagram 6.1M
 Facebook  1.4M
Twitter 2.9M
Founded 1998
Price Range  ₹ 29000 to ₹ 1200000
Outlets Indian 4
Slub Score 1608

3. Anita Dongre

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Anita Dongre is yet another popular figure among our list of top Indian menswear fashion designers, who specializes in creating wedding wear. She’s a successful entrepreneur and owner of several stores all across the nation. Her works include sherwanis, bandhgalas, pathani kurtas, and nehru coats. The kurtas and coats are subtle yet attractive. Her minimalistic designs satiate the demand for hassle-free fashion among the youth. Hailing from Rajasthan, her work represents intricate threadwork and traditional prints, which speaks volumes of the beautiful heritage of the city.

Designer Anita Dongre
Slub Rank 3
Website anitadongre.com
Online Popularity Score 380
Instagram 1.5M
 Facebook  559K
Twitter 395K
Founded 1999
Price Range  ₹ 10000 to ₹ 500000
Outlets Indian 11
Slub Score 1481

4. Gaurav Gupta

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Gaurav Gupta is a couturier famously known for his sculpted designs and metallic hues. His costumes are a perfect fit for evening parties, weddings, or special occasions. He usually plays with one or more elements like collars, shoulder pads, or hems. His menswear collections such as tuxedos, and suits, sport angular cuts, floral prints, turtle necks, and exaggerated shoulder pads. His silhouettes are dominated by futuristic styles and deep color palettes.

Designer Gaurav Gupta
Slub Rank 4
Website gauravguptastudio.com
Online Popularity Score 225
Instagram 441K
 Facebook  244K
Twitter 1.2M
Founded 2004
Price Range  ₹ 58000 to ₹ 528000
Outlets Indian 4
Slub Score 868

5. Shyamal & Bhumika

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Shyamal and Bhumika are one of the top Indian menswear fashion designers. This duo has been in the business of creating some wow ethnic wear for grooms for over two decades. Their designs draw their DNA from the rich heritage of India.  The sherwanis and wedding wear are usually paired with bright colored dupattas. Their works feature bold prints and the use of pastel colors. The collars, shoulders, and hems are often embellished with rich embroidery or zari work.

Designer Shyamal & Bhumika
Slub Rank 5
Website shyamalbhumika.com
Online Popularity Score 56
Instagram 1.2M
 Facebook  2.3M
Twitter 3.5K
Founded 2003
Price Range  ₹ 75000 to ₹ 500000
Outlets Indian 4
Slub Score 784

6. Rahul Mishra

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Rahul Mishra is the winner of the International Woolmark Prize. He is also a representative designer of India in many foreign fashion weeks and events. Mishra’s work draws his inspiration from nature. His designs are rooted in tradition yet attract universal attention. Both womenswear and menswear are adorned with botanical motifs, and floral prints. His sherwanis and nehru coats are perfect examples of beauty.

Designer Rahul Mishra
Slub Rank 6
Website rahulmishra.in
Online Popularity Score 160
Instagram 279K
 Facebook  65K
Twitter 6.1K
Founded 2006
Price Range  ₹ 39000 to ₹ 470000
Outlets Indian 2
Slub Score 703

7. Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla

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Having a humble beginning, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla have now become a brand name. Amitabh Bachchan is their regular client. Nick Jonas sported several outfits by them on various occasions during his high profile wedding with Priyanka Chopra. Speaking of their foreign clientele, even Brett Lee walked the ramp for during the India Couture Week back in 2010. Similar to the womenswear, even menswear collections feature use of intricate embroidery, heavy embellishments, mirrors, stones, etc.

Designer Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla
Slub Rank 7
Website abusandeep.com
Online Popularity Score 139
Instagram 829K
 Facebook  105K
Twitter 4.5K
Founded 1987
Price Range  ₹ 32000 to ₹ 500000
Outlets Indian 2
Slub Score 649

8. Tarun Tahiliani

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Tarun Tahiliani is a Delhi based designer who originally comes from a business background. Over the years he honed his skills as a designer. Long kurtas, sherwanis, churidars, and bandhagalas are an integral part of Tahiliani’s menswear collections. His ethnic wears are often paired with shawls, adding an affluent look to the attire. His collections are a blend of zari work, detailed embroidery, thread work, etc.

Designer Tarun Tahiliani
Slub Rank 8
Website taruntahiliani.com
Online Popularity Score 154
Instagram 1M
 Facebook  186K
Twitter 6.5K
Founded 1987
Price Range  ₹ 39000 to ₹ 54000
Outlets Indian 5
Slub Score 633

9. Rohit Bal

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Rohit Bal is a Kashmiri couturier. However, he has spent most of his life in Delhi. But his designs depict the beauty of Kashmir. Bal is one such designer who has revamped the arena of Indian menswear. He designs casual wear for men, for example, jeans, jackets, suits, etc. His works portray a blend of contemporary styles and botanical prints. Jeans paired with sherwanis, bandhgalas, etc. fused with birds and floral motifs are his usual styles. Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal are often spotted in Bal’s collection.

Designer Rohit Bal
Slub Rank 9
Website rohitbal.com
Online Popularity Score 148
Instagram 400K
 Facebook  45K
Twitter 3.3K
Founded 1990
Price Range  ₹ 19000 to ₹ 54000
Outlets Indian 5
Slub Score 611

10. Anamika Khanna

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Anamika Khanna is a Kolkata based designer who creates contemporary wear for both men and women. As far as her menswear collections are concerned, she fuses them with modern designs. They display abstract and geometrical prints that look trendy. Her attires are appropriate for young boys and men for outings and casual wear.

Designer Anamika Khanna
Slub Rank 10
Website anamikakhanna.in
Online Popularity Score 185
Instagram 567K
 Facebook  353K
Twitter 1.1K
Founded 1998
Price Range  ₹ 34000 to ₹ 235000
Outlets Indian 2
Slub Score 564

11. Falguni Shane Peacock

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Coming from a different background, Falguni and Shane Peacock have now established themselves as diligent Indian fashion designers. Their costumes are usually in demand by B-town stars. Other than the vast clientele and unique designs, they are also popular for their ethnic menswear collections. Their designs are simple yet attractive. They use zardozi work, floral motifs, etc. to add beauty to the garments.

Designer Falguni Shane Peacock
Slub Rank 11
Website falgunishanepeacock.in
Online Popularity Score 80
Instagram 589K
 Facebook  85K
Twitter 948
Founded 2002
Price Range  ₹ 66000 to ₹ 350000
Outlets Indian
Slub Score 530

12. Anushree Reddy

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Anushree Reddy is an ace Indian menswear fashion designer who earlier worked as a fashion editor. Her relentless efforts and diligence paved her way to excellence in designing. She now deals in ethnic wear for men such as bandhgala, sherwani, kurta, churidar, etc. Her designs are a balance of subtle sensibility and bright hues. She makes use of different prints, patterns, and styles.

Designer Anushree Reddy
Slub Rank 12
Website shopanushreereddy.com
Online Popularity Score 64
Instagram 556K
 Facebook  104K
Twitter 0
Founded 2010
Price Range  ₹ 35000 to ₹ 395000
Outlets Indian 1
Slub Score 497

13. Manish Arora

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Manish Arora is a popular couturier known for his quirky and fun designs. He has been a prominent figure in international fashion weeks. His vibrant collections are a deft combo of neon colors, sequins, and unusual motifs. Ranveer Singh, who has an eye for bold and eccentric fashion styles often picks clothes from Arora’s label.

Designer Manish Arora
Slub Rank 13
Website #N/A
Online Popularity Score 35
Instagram 195K
 Facebook  103K
Twitter 2.2K
Founded 1974
Price Range  ₹ 7000 to ₹ 319000
Outlets Indian 2
Slub Score 484

14. Shantanu & Nikhil

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Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra are not only brothers but also partners in design! This sibling couturier duo has firm faith in opulent designs romantic hues. Their ethnic menswear collections are fused with contemporary styles. S&N’s seamless drapes, abstract prints, and intricate ensembles can be the ideal pick for minimalistic grooms.

Designer Shantanu & Nikhil
Slub Rank 14
Website shantanunikhil.com
Online Popularity Score 75
Instagram 557K
 Facebook  502K
Twitter 12
Founded 2000
Price Range  ₹ 10000 to ₹ 40000
Outlets Indian 2
Slub Score 482

15. Varun Bahl

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Varun Bahl is another famous Indian menswear designer. His collections balance innovation and opulence. His sherwanis, bandhgalas are paired with churidars and shawls. Being a haute wedding couturier he doesn’t forget to make his client’s ease a priority. Intricate embroidery, use of various textiles, prints, etc. adds to the beauty of his collections.

Designer Varun Bahl
Slub Rank 15
Website varunbahl.com
Online Popularity Score 93
Instagram 187K
 Facebook  59K
Twitter 1.1K
Founded 2001
Price Range  ₹ 8500 to ₹ 450000
Outlets Indian 2
Slub Score 482

16. Amit Aggarwal

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Amit Aggarwal is the founder and creative director of his eponymous label and ready-to-wear clothing line AM.IT. He specializes in creating fusion wear for men. Aggarwal’s menswear collections feature structural patterns and metallic hues similar to his womenswear collections. Natural elements like serpents, corals, flowers, butterflies, microbes, etc. are a predominant part of his collections. Many B-town actors Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurana, for instance, like to dress up in his menswear collections.

17. Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna

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Starting out in 1997, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna have stood the test of time. They have lived up to the expectations of both generation X and millennials. Their garments are famous for their simplicity. They deal in fusion wear, contemporary wear, formal wear. They have attires for all occasions! The use of sequins, beaded, and granulated designs are a few prominent features of their collections.

18. Sonam & Paras Modi

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Creative instincts of Sonam Modi and business expertise of Paras Modi came together to create label SVA, which means ‘soul’ in Sanskrit. Their designs give a break from the fast paced trends and have a classic touch. The duo values quality over quantity and trudges to create timeless pieces. Their ethnic menswear collections include floral prints, linear patterns, bold stripes, etc.

19. Anju Modi

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Anju Modi is a veteran designer who has been an integral part of the fashion industry since 1990. Modi has designed costumes for movies like Bajirao Mastani and Ram Leela. She has also been instrumental in promoting Indian textiles. She designs ethnic and wedding wear for men. Her use of rich textiles, silk, organza, and velvet, for instance, connects her garments to the roots of the rich Indian culture. Heavy embroidery, prints, and textures add to the beauty of her costumes.

20. JJ Valaya

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JJ Valaya is a notable Indian menswear designer. Moreover, Valaya’s menswear collections include both heavily embellished garments for special occasions and printed shirts for regular use. Not only his attires but also his collections of luxury footwear for men have us drooling! The footwear collections showcase traditionally embellished velvet jootas.

Next 15 Top Indian Menswear Fashion Designers

Stunned by the menswear collections of above mentioned designers? Well, our list of 35 top Indian fashion designers doesn’t end here. An array of designers are effectively invested in fabricating new styles. Every season the Indian menswear designers impress us with their opulence, futuristic silhouettes, and robust designs. However, some are doing the job better than others! Hence, listed below are the rankings for next 15 top Indian menswear fashion designers.

21. Manav Gangawani
22. Shivan & Narresh
23. Samant Chauhan
24. Kunal Rawal
25. Siddartha Tytler
26. Krishna Mehta
27. Abraham & Thakore
28. Masumi Mewawalla
29. Shyma Shetty & Pranav Misra
30. Kaveri
31. Purvi Doshi
32. Raghavendra Rathore
33. Kanika Goyal
34. Prashasti Goyal & Kanupriya
35. Sneha Arora

Designer menswear collections take pride in minimalistic designs. Angular cuts, structured silhouettes, rich embellishments breathe new life into such collections. So, that sums up to our list of 35 top Indian menswear fashion designers. Who’s your favorite menswear fashion designer? Who do you think has made immeasurable contributions to the Indian fashion industry? We need all the details! Share your views with us by tweeting @shilpa1ahuja.