Through major transitions in the fashion industry, the Indian wedding scene has witnessed a slight shift in focus from the bride’s repertoire. While the Indian bridesmaid’s outfits are now garnering attention and importance, the groomsman and his clothes continue to play second fiddle. Celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra believes the brother and the close friends of the groom have the responsibility of “creating the right impression through their sartorial choices” right from the pre-wedding festivities till the ‘I dos’.

In a conversation with Mid-day Online, Malhotra, the fashion guru for desi weddings gives a lowdown on the importance of the groomsman’s wardrobe and ways to get the look right.