British Charm

In the past, India has shown up in his collections in the form of colourful paisley patterns. But as he winds up his visit to Delhi, celebrated British designer Simon Carter is sure that Lutyen's architecture is his new mood board. "I have been noticing the buildings and monuments and I am working in my head already," admits Carter. In India as part of the ongoing "Best of British" celebration at The Collective, which is showcasing his latest Autumn-Winter collection, Carter also packed in a game of croquet organised in association with the British High Commission.

An immunologist by education and designer by profession, Simon is indeed the quintessential Brit. While his menswear collection bears the "whimsical English stamp of individuality", internationally, he's also known for his range of accessories, specially cufflinks, the first product that he launched his label with, more than two decades ago. Today, he's often referred to as the 'King of Cufflinks' and his designs bring in everything from nature to heritage.

"My foray into design started with brooches and cufflinks as a hobby and now it has diversified into a full-fledged menswear brand encompassing watches, luggage, ties, scarves and a full clothing line that I am keen on spreading globally," says Carter. And right now he has his eyes set on India. "There's no denying that it's an exciting market with a potential to develop further," says Carter, who seems to have researched the Indian menswear market a bit. "I feel Indian men need to infuse more colour in their wardrobe. It is a big trend this Autumn-Winter," he says. His latest collection is also rich in colour and texture.

The "Mainline London" collection has paisley and tartan velvet jackets for night outs and special occasions that would look equally good with a pair of jeans. "This season I see colours like lime green for men," says Carter, whose clothes and accessories bring in an element of quirkiness too. For instance, his collection comprises printed shirts and this season Carter's rolled out a gingerbread man print. "My clothes are for the free thinker, men who like to experiment," says Carter, who showcased his skills at croquet dressed in a pair of striped trousers paired with a floral print shirt and a pigeon grey blazer.

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