While Bollywood and its audience are engrossed in overtly glorifying toxic notions of masculinity, there are very few male actors who have truly shed these notions through their work, image and of course, fashion. Internet’s newest green flag Babil Khan is one such actor, who through his acting chops and impeccable fashion sense, has received unanimous love from his fans, me being one myself.
His wardrobe is a generous mix of chic, experimental and risque fashion, and he certainly loves his accessories. Shedding away conventionality in a breeze is his favourite sport and his style file perfectly reflects a blend of on-trend, androgynous fits that sometimes steer away from conventional notions of masculine fashion. Have a look at some of his best fashion moments that have us in a chokehold.
ELLE Fresh Face For A Reason
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For his ELLE Beauty Awards 2023 look, Babil turned heads by donning an ivory suit by Anamika Khanna paired with a satin ivory shirt. The standout element was the silver neckpiece by Amrapali Jewels, which elevated this fusion look. Who said men can’t sport jewellery?
Leather Love
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Leather jackets are a classic wardrobe staple that are equally versatile but the The Railway Men actor knows how to style it well. This leather jacket by Philipp Plein goes well with the white shirt underneath and relaxed-fit trousers. The loafers by Shutiq add a final touch of chic elegance to this well-tailored and accessorised look.
Necksperimental Art
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Who knew shirt collars could serve as turtlenecks? Well, Khan aces this rather experimental styling, with this Maschiaccio printed shirt featuring various paintings. The statement shirt is styled aptly with a muted blue belt and Louboutin white studded sneakers. It wouldn’t be wrong to say he wears his art on his sleeve, quite literally.
Myriad of Mirrors
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Traditional Indian crafts of mirror work and embroidery find a place in this Saaksha & Kinni look, with a white shirt adorned with mirror work and hand-embroidered floral details. The bomber jacket, acting as the standout element of this look is encrusted with colourful and intricate mirror and thread work. Complementing the heavily decorated upper-half look are the powder-pink trousers. It’s just perfect, do we need to say more?
Quirky King
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Leave it up to Khan to ace promotional looks with ease. This anti-fit cropped shirt by Koko Bongo has 3D details on its front right panel and features two-sleeve details. The lace-up Louboutin sneakers and wide-legged pants make this silhouette stand out effortlessly. It’s quirky and cool.
Hot Boy Summer
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Lounging in style, the Friday Night Plan star has me taking notes for my hypothetical hot boy summer era. This ‘Wormhole Paradise’ silk set from the Starseed Spring/Summer ’22 collection by Kanika Goyal’s eponymous label is the perfect inspo for your summer fits. Paired with it are Saint G shoes and accessories by Ishhaara that deserve a worthy mention.
Special shoutout to the glam department for the ‘woke-up-like-this’ moment.
Pinterest-Core
This printed floral shirt from Jodi perfectly encapsulates his boy-next-door charm, paired with the evergreen blue denim jeans and Louboutin white sneakers. Everyone assemble, Pinterest-core has been served!
When Denim Met Couture
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Anamika Khanna closing the 2022 India Couture Week with her ‘An Experiment’ collection was one moment to remember, especially with her experimental use of denim and ornate detailing on modern silhouettes. This distressed denim suit from that very collection fits like a glove on Babil, with the addition of Khanna’s signature use of coordinating capes.
This Gen-Z Star effortlessly aces couture elegance and leaves no crumbs.
Also read, ELLE Man: Babil Khan About The Inheritance Of Art
