John Players
What: Autumn-winter collection of outerwear for men
USP: Playing cards inspried range called ‘Jack of hearts’ offers shirts, tees and sweaters with prints of numeric graphics and monograms adding liveliness to your style. Vibrant colours like spicy orange, pepper yellow and sour lime with geometric graphics come together to create Playlist collection. Inspired by the buzz of ivy-league campus life, JP Univ range presents classic colours of red, white and blue with varsity graphics and sport badges.
Price: Rs 1,599-2,199 (sweaters)
Available: At all John Players outlets in India
Duke | Lifestyle & Casual
What: Footwear collection for men
USP: This collection is conceived for men with “go-anywhere” lifestyles and high fashion sensibilities, as well as those who want stylish footwear that is versatile enough to blend in with their everyday routine. Right on-trend, these shoes are easy to wear, as well as stylish and combine the look of professional dress with the comfort and informality of casual wear.
Made from the exquisite high quality material, these shoes are the companions of people with cool style. The sole provides optimum traction on all types of surfaces while the Techno lining wraps your feet in comfort and offers enhanced foot motion.
Price: Rs 1,149-2,499
Available: At select Duke stores across India and online on dukeindia.com as well as on all major shopping portals
Max
What: Winter collection for men, women and children
USP: This unique nomadic collection is inspired by wanderers and travelers and is dominated by flowing dresses, oversized knits and boxy silhouettes in shades of greys, blacks and whites.
Womenswear collection takes inspiration from the tribes and cultures from around the world. From Afro-Aztec tribes, to Moroccan architecture, it is an amalgamation of complex intricate patterns in subtle tones. Menswear collection draws inspiration from the urban traveller, with hints of back to school and a grunge theme. The print palette is inspired from various fields with varsity, Aztec and biker grunge being the focal points. For tiny tots, Max has introduced a range inspired by army regiment rangers, moving car t-shirt and monster trucks, and new flap changing T-shirts.
Price: Rs 299 onwards
Available: At all Max stores across India
Clarks
What: Winter boots for men and women
USP: Delivering style, comfort and protection in equal measure, these boots use sumptuous sheepskin, toasty warm linings, hiker influences and Gore-Tex. Handpicked material and attention to details come together revealing itself in luxurious linings and stretch elastic panels to statement buckles, straps and zips, wedged and cleated soles. Function and form merge in an effortless fusion of active sports detailing and casual silhouettes.
Styles: Pilico Shine, Pilico Shimmer, Marquette Wish and Padley Lace.
Price: Rs 6,999-13,999
Available: At all leading Clarks stores across India
Exclusively | Nikhil Thampi
What: A 30-piece prêt collection embracing a wide spectrum of semi formal dressing, twiggy meets 2016 vibe dresses, long flowing maxi dresses, boxy dresses, skater dresses, and mid calf length dress with a tad of leather.
USP: Inspired by iconic era of pop and quirk, the prêt collection is an impeccable fusion of elegance, comfort and style. The palette sees a plethora of hues in peaches and cream, and sunset to twilight tones.
Taking a spin into relaxed shapes where retro meets sporty, the collection is easy, wearable and youthful with a ménage of effortless cuts, length play, and layering. Highly inspired under the 60’s tone and edge, the collection has been created especially for the global market.
Price: Rs 8,000-20,000
Available: Only on exclusively.com