If you think only women shall baskin the fashion spotlightfor these upcoming music festivals, you’re genuinely mistaken. India witnesses some of the greatest music festivals, owing to its diversity and culture. Throw in some music adaption from all over the world and it turns into a utopian place where you can make a lifetime of memories. Some attend it to satiate their passion for music, some just like the thrill of it all and some want to strike up interesting conversations with new people. And who better than someone with a similar music taste? Isn’t that just a deal breaker?
Whether you’re a man or a woman, you’ve one eye on checking out the opposite gender as you’reappreciatingthe beautiful aesthetics of the venue, the food menu or getting your 25-year-old friend to source booze for you!While you’re at it, we have prepared a simple sartorial guide for you to follow when you attend this last leg ofmusic festivals. There are as many dapper options as there are different genres of music, and there’s nothing that impresses a woman more than a man’s music as well as fashion sense.
Sula Fest, Nashik - Sula Fest is a paradise for party animals as it has drinks, food and non-stop music for you to shake your leg on! This one helluva of a party boasts of world music, gourmet, wine and so much more. You can even enjoy the scenic beauty ofthe Nashik vineyards, a popular perfect weekend getaway. Slogan tees are totally in and the best way to surmise yourself in a line at such occasions. Throw it on top of your favourite denims and cover yourself up with Choco classic biker jacket to stay warm during the chilly nights. In case you find the temperature pleasantly cool and not-so-cold, you can layer your tshirt, shirt or sweater with a wine-coloured bomber on top of olive kansas trousers. Pair it with the seasonal must have: a great pair of boots! You can choose from burgundy boots to camel chukka boots
Vh1 Supersonic, Pune – It is one of India’s largest multi-genre music festival culminating in Pune, the city of college crowd. Not only is it a destination for some crazy dance music performances but it is a more of a new age culture where you meet new people and make unforgettable memories with your existing people. You can choose anything from an all over printed melange t-shirt which perfectly resonates with the atmosphere of the fest to a henley full sleeved t-shirt as nights may get a little chilly. Pair it up with light wash denims and your favourite pair of sneakers. Choose bright tones to wear and live up to their trippy colours and atmosphere
Mahindra Blues Festival, Mumbai –It is Asia’s largest blues music festival and sets the mood for the spring with its soul tripping music. It observes some of the international blues legends who come down and pump the audience with their rhythm and is also a great platform for Indian Blues bands. Anyone who has an ear for this genre, won’t miss this festival for the world. The deep roots of this genre, culture and tradition are celebrated in this festival and what better than dressing right for the occasion. Sign up for a monochromatic look with Tonal Chinos and add a dash of African Savannah to your look with monochrome untuck shirts. You can pair it with derbys or brogues. For men who are not big into untuck shirts can go for Striped shirtson top of cropped Chinos. Pair it with Tan boat shoes or your favourite pair of sneakers.
By Verus Ferreira