Jaipur, February 8 Designer Siddhartha Tytler, known for his structured, high-fashion garments, says that for him, fashion is not about following trends, but about creating his own, whether they are successful or not.
The designer showcased his latest collection, "Miraas," at the fourth edition of the FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2026, which began on Saturday at Diggi Palace here.
Inspired by royal lineages and cultural heirlooms, Tytler's collection presented a range of silhouettes, largely rooted in menswear, with select womenswear pieces incorporated into the line.
Featuring a blend of Indian and fusion aesthetics, the outfits included sherwanis, bandhgalas, suits, crop jackets, kurtas, sharara sets, anarkalis, and sarees.
The color palette consisted of black, white, and grey, with touches of gold and beige.
Most of the models walked the runway to a remixed version of Britney Spears' "Toxic," wearing gold face-net accessories that added a high-fashion element to the presentation.
Tytler experimented with both structured and fluid forms. Notable pieces included structured kurtas paired with loose trousers and heavy embroidery, while in womenswear, a grey saree styled with an overcoat and head accessory drew attention.
"I don't follow trends. I create my own, whether they work or not," he told
The designer said that men are ready to experiment with fashion, especially in the age of social media.
"The fact is that the women's market is a little saturated, and in today's world with social media, men are ready to experiment with fashion. So it's great when a client likes what we have made, and it's always encouraging. That's why we have several collections for men at the event," he said.
On whether social media has made it more challenging for designers, Tytler said he has learned to strike a balance and emphasized the need to keep evolving and learning.
"All our clients are celebrities, normal people, and small and big influencers. So we have found the balance... With the world moving so fast with social media, if you don't keep track, you will get lost. So I am keeping track of everyone... so effectively that's how you have to evolve with the world and learn," he said.
"The world is so fast forward. Everyone is moving at lightning speed when it comes to fashion. You have one style today, it changes and evolves in a week. But it's fine, you just have to know it and evolve along with it," he added.
Tytler has a reverse way of designing compared to most of his contemporaries, who first decide on a story or theme and then design clothes to fit that story.
"Usually, the story unfolds while the collection is being made. But I work backwards. I don't make a story and then make a collection. I find a point where I want to start, an inspiration point, and then we make a story around it. So the story is literally made with the clothes," he said.
The fashion gala will conclude on Sunday with the final showcase by J J Valaya.
