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From Sherwanis to Indo-Western: Vijay Deverakonda’s top traditional looks
Vijay Deverakonda has become a style icon for men’s ethnic wear, effortlessly blending traditional sherwanis, bandhgalas, and Indo-Western ensembles with contemporary touches. His curated looks this wedding season—from deconstructed drapes to embellished shawls—offer inspiration for those wanting to make a bold yet elegant statement.
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Vijay Deverakonda’s wardrobe selections, which range from elegant sherwanis to daring draperies, have completely revolutionised men's ethnic wear. His traditional attire becomes an inspiration for many. Take a look at some of his best traditional looks.
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![Ivory Sherwani This layered churidar bottom creates a rich, monochromatic texture that contrasts wonderfully with the sherwani's elaborate tone-on-tone embroidery. The sherwani jacket's full-length, structural design instantly adds height and a strong presence. The classic "Rowdy" move is to finish the ensemble with modern sunglasses and sandals, fusing tradition with a contemporary, unabashed edge.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/12/20251208153829_1.png "Ivory Sherwani This layered churidar bottom creates a rich, monochromatic texture that contrasts wonderfully with the sherwani's elaborate tone-on-tone embroidery. The sherwani jacket's full-length, structural design instantly adds height and a strong presence. The classic "Rowdy" move is to finish the ensemble with modern sunglasses and sandals, fusing tradition with a contemporary, unabashed edge.")
Ivory Sherwani
This layered churidar bottom creates a rich, monochromatic texture that contrasts wonderfully with the sherwani's elaborate tone-on-tone embroidery. The sherwani jacket's full-length, structural design instantly adds height and a strong presence. The classic "Rowdy" move is to finish the ensemble with modern sunglasses and sandals, fusing tradition with a contemporary, unabashed edge.
This layered churidar bottom creates a rich, monochromatic texture that contrasts wonderfully with the sherwani's elaborate tone-on-tone embroidery. The sherwani jacket's full-length, structural design instantly adds height and a strong presence. The classic "Rowdy" move is to finish the ensemble with modern sunglasses and sandals, fusing tradition with a contemporary, unabashed edge.
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Midnight Black Bandhgala
Vijay sported a rich, solid black velvet bandhgala, which is accentuated by a stunning design on the chest and sparse gold embroidery on the collar, highlighting royal contrast. A hint of luxury is added by the gold buttons. This Bandhgala offers a traditional silhouette with high-impact elegance, ideal for a major event, when paired with fitted churidar pants and sophisticated brown dress shoes.
Vijay sported a rich, solid black velvet bandhgala, which is accentuated by a stunning design on the chest and sparse gold embroidery on the collar, highlighting royal contrast. A hint of luxury is added by the gold buttons. This Bandhgala offers a traditional silhouette with high-impact elegance, ideal for a major event, when paired with fitted churidar pants and sophisticated brown dress shoes.
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Indo-Western look
The actor looked dapper in this Indo-Western fusion look. The deep navy blue jacket has a contemporary, almost military-inspired structure thanks to its sharp, asymmetric panelling and contrasting black belt. The jacket is a sleek, strong, and cosy option that forgoes conventional volume in favour of sharp lines. It is worn over a long, straight-cut kurta and completed with fitted black pants and traditional loafers.
The actor looked dapper in this Indo-Western fusion look. The deep navy blue jacket has a contemporary, almost military-inspired structure thanks to its sharp, asymmetric panelling and contrasting black belt. The jacket is a sleek, strong, and cosy option that forgoes conventional volume in favour of sharp lines. It is worn over a long, straight-cut kurta and completed with fitted black pants and traditional loafers.
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The Classic Ivory Kurta with Embellished Shawl
The layering and texture are what make this so beautiful. A lavishly embroidered and mirrored shawl/dupatta draped over the shoulder elevates a basic, clean white kurta-pyjama combo. This ensemble demonstrates how accessories can elevate simplicity to grandeur. The shawl's elaborate mirror design guarantees that it will always be a show-stopper, and its clean, loose fit is comfortable.
The layering and texture are what make this so beautiful. A lavishly embroidered and mirrored shawl/dupatta draped over the shoulder elevates a basic, clean white kurta-pyjama combo. This ensemble demonstrates how accessories can elevate simplicity to grandeur. The shawl's elaborate mirror design guarantees that it will always be a show-stopper, and its clean, loose fit is comfortable.
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The Deconstructed Drape and Blazer
This is Deverakonda's most avant-garde work. An artistic, deconstructed drape is created by the asymmetrical, layered kurta/dhoti pants with a unique fringe design at the hem. It bridges the gap between a formal suit and traditional wear when worn with a blazer with a shawl collar and a blush or light tan texture. Elegant leather loafers serve as the look's foundation, making it a work of unorthodox elegance.
This is Deverakonda's most avant-garde work. An artistic, deconstructed drape is created by the asymmetrical, layered kurta/dhoti pants with a unique fringe design at the hem. It bridges the gap between a formal suit and traditional wear when worn with a blazer with a shawl collar and a blush or light tan texture. Elegant leather loafers serve as the look's foundation, making it a work of unorthodox elegance.
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The Bandi and Draped Dhoti
Vijay’s style promotes carefree sophistication. The modern, draped dhoti pants are the focal point of the subtle-toned kurta worn over the textured, off-white *Bandi (Nehru jacket). A modern twist on the traditional dhoti, the long, voluminous drape combines comfort and outstanding style. It's the ideal illustration of how to dress traditionally yet feel carefree and prepared for a trip.
Vijay’s style promotes carefree sophistication. The modern, draped dhoti pants are the focal point of the subtle-toned kurta worn over the textured, off-white *Bandi (Nehru jacket). A modern twist on the traditional dhoti, the long, voluminous drape combines comfort and outstanding style. It's the ideal illustration of how to dress traditionally yet feel carefree and prepared for a trip.
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The Burgundy Jacket Layer
This color-block fusion is straightforward and efficient. The deep burgundy/maroon blazer stands out against a simple black kurta and pants. An attractive, elongating impression is produced by the black V-neck kurta and the blazer's somewhat longer line. For individuals who like to add a jacket to their ethnic attire without going with a bulky sherwani, this style is an excellent model.
This color-block fusion is straightforward and efficient. The deep burgundy/maroon blazer stands out against a simple black kurta and pants. An attractive, elongating impression is produced by the black V-neck kurta and the blazer's somewhat longer line. For individuals who like to add a jacket to their ethnic attire without going with a bulky sherwani, this style is an excellent model.
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Recent work
Vijay Deverakonda was recently seen in Gowtam Tinnanuri's Kingdom. The film failed to receive the expected response from the audience at the box office. The Telugu-language spy action thriller is about a cop haunted by his brother's disappearance who accepts a covert mission to infiltrate a crime syndicate, but discovers its leader is a man from his past.
Vijay Deverakonda was recently seen in Gowtam Tinnanuri's Kingdom. The film failed to receive the expected response from the audience at the box office. The Telugu-language spy action thriller is about a cop haunted by his brother's disappearance who accepts a covert mission to infiltrate a crime syndicate, but discovers its leader is a man from his past.
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Upcoming projects
While some of his latest releases failed at the box office, fans have been hopeful for Vijay’s future projects. The actor is set to star in his next film, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, who previously made Taxiwala and Shyam Singha Roy. Vijay will share the screen with his rumoured fiancée, Rashmika Mandanna, in this period drama. Vijay is also expected to star in Ravi Kiran Kola’s directorial untitled movie with Keerty Suresh.
While some of his latest releases failed at the box office, fans have been hopeful for Vijay’s future projects. The actor is set to star in his next film, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, who previously made Taxiwala and Shyam Singha Roy. Vijay will share the screen with his rumoured fiancée, Rashmika Mandanna, in this period drama. Vijay is also expected to star in Ravi Kiran Kola’s directorial untitled movie with Keerty Suresh.
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