Fashion critic Derek Guy names the maharaja of Indore and Amitabh Bachchan as some of the best-dressed Indians, celebrating their refined style and tailoring.

Canadian fashion critic and commentator Derek Guy, popularly known as ‘the menswear guy,’ recently took to X to highlight some of the best-dressed Indians. When an X user challenged him, saying, “I dare the menswear guy to tell me he’s seen a well-dressed Indian,” Derek responded, “I would be happy to. Here are some well-dressed Indians,” and shared an impressive thread on Twitter. Let’s take a closer look at his picks. (Also read: Even Tamannaah Bhatia’s simple cargo pants cost ₹59K; here’s what she wore to Manish Malhotra’s house with Vijay Varma )

Yashwant Rao Holkar II’s royal style
Derek Guy began his thread by highlighting Yashwant Rao Holkar II, the Maharaja of Indore, as one of the most well-dressed Indians. Referring to him as the first person who came to mind, Derek admired his elegant wardrobe, stating, “He occasionally wore beautiful garb that I can only assume is traditional to Indian culture.”

While admitting his limited knowledge of non-Western attire, Derek focused on Yashwant Rao’s Western outfits, describing his white-tie look as “impeccably tailored—collar hugs neck, no divots, perfect peak lapel and gorge.”

Derek even compared Yashwant Rao’s polished tailoring to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s attire during his visit to the Queen, critiquing Trump’s waistcoat length while praising Yashwant Rao’s flawless proportions. He said, “By keeping the white waistcoat shorter than the tailcoat, you preserve the harmony of the suit. Much more elegant.”

Derek didn’t stop there. He praised the Maharaja’s “dashing double-breasted” and applauded the quality tailoring, adding, “The full curvy roll on that lapel demonstrates quality pad stitching.” While he suggested lowering the buttoning point slightly, the overall craftsmanship, he said, was undeniable. The critic then shifted focus to Yashwant Rao’s traditional coats, pointing out a polo coat and an Ulster, both exuding sophistication.

Derek admired Yashwant Rao’s attention to detail, like back-stitched lapels, and his safari-inspired look with tweed, a gun patch, and a pith helmet, saying it was “very different from people today who combine sporting details with business clothes.” He also praised the Maharaja’s relaxed style at home, noting how his silk dressing gowns and piped pyjamas were elegant and practical, adding, “Slim-fit pyjamas make no sense since tight clothes are uncomfortable in bed.”

Amitabh Bachchan’s style mastery
Derek Guy called Amitabh Bachchan a modern style icon, praising his “knits-on-knits, suits with flared trousers, and dashing 1970s style eyewear.” He highlighted Bachchan’s mastery of proportions, saying, “Big lapels with big collars and big eyewear” create harmony unlike RFK Jr., whose “medium wide lapel with a dinky collar and shoestring tie” misses the mark.

Derek admired Bachchan’s tonal outfits, noting, “He shows how you can do tonal outfits by varying fibre, sheen, and shade, rather than colour.” He added, “You can ditch the tie by wearing a more casual suit with a turtleneck. A patterned scarf adds visual interest.” What stood out most was Bachchan’s tailoring. Derek pointed out, “Collar hugs the neck, high armholes, jacket ends about halfway from collar to the floor.”

India’s rich contributions to fashion
Derek Guy praised his friend Agyesh’s dad and model Sahaj Anand for their style on the thread. He then shifted focus to India’s rich contributions to fashion, saying, “Indian style isn’t limited to just well-dressed men; it also includes materials and certain production techniques.”

Highlighting Madras fabric, Derek explained, “Most notable is Madras, named after the city now called Chennai. Supposedly, this is an Indian interpretation of Scottish tartans.” He added, “Madras is typically hand-woven and dyed with vegetable colours, which made it prone to bleeding in the past.”

Sharing a fun anecdote, Derek said, “One Brooks Brothers customer stormed into a shop demanding a refund after a shirt ruined his wash. So, Brooks Brothers labelled all their shirts ‘bleeding madras’ and ‘guaranteed to bleed,’ turning the bug into a feature.” He noted that modern madras is colourfast but confessed, “Purists, including me, fancy the older, original stuff.”

Derek highlighted its influence on American menswear, stating, “Traditional American clothiers like Brooks Brothers, J. Press, The Andover Shop, and Winston Tailors turned bleeding madras into shirts, sport coats, and even trousers.” For enthusiasts, he suggested, “True diehards go for the real stuff—patchwork madras. It takes a bit of gusto to wear it, whether as a sport coat or trousers.”

He concluded by celebrating India’s broader impact on men’s fashion, mentioning “finely hand-loomed scarves, artisanal block prints, niche production houses for Hermes, and contemporary brands like Kartik Research, Harago, and Kardo.” He added, “There’s a whole world of Indian contributions to men’s style, even in the space of Western aesthetics. But you can’t be a racist fuckwad if you want to learn about the world.”

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In an old interview, Shilpa Shetty revealed exactly what she eats, how she trains, and what she does to stay in the best shape of her life.

Shilpa Shetty’s age-defying body is all thanks to healthy eating and strict exercise regime, which she has been following for decades. From her go-to workout routines to her daily diet, the actor revealed how she stays in shape in an old interview with Complete Wellbeing. Shilpa admitted she’s a foodie and loves food, but ‘eats the right food’. Also read | Malaika Arora’s diet secrets for toned body at 51: Fast 16-18 hours a day, drink only coconut or jeera water in morning

The actor added she ‘keeps one day in the week when she eats anything like cakes, kulfi, and gulab jamuns’, but follows a healthy, balanced diet on the other days.

Shilpa Shetty’s breakfast is pretty simple
“My day starts with aloe vera juice. It is great for your immune system; it’s great for your skin. Then I have porridge and tea. I avoid white sugar as far as I can and have only brown sugar. My theory is to replace everything white with brown — be it brown bread brown rice or brown sugar. I don’t eat steamed or boiled food. I eat normal food but cooked in a healthy vegetable oil or olive oil,” Shilpa Shetty told the magazine in 2008.

What’s for lunch and dinner
The actor’s daily diet is balanced and nutritious, and includes a variety of ‘very simple’ foods. She added, “For lunch, I have dal rice [brown] or chapatti and chicken curry and one vegetable. If I am hungry in the evening, I’ll have one brown toast with two eggs and tea and, at night, I try and eat early. I eat a salad, soup and one chicken dish. My diet is very simple. It’s easy to follow.”

Shilpa also spoke about her fitness and said that yoga was ‘a way of life’ for her. But that’s not all that she does. The actor said she does weight training, and alternates it with yoga.

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Shruti Haasan said she is afraid of getting attached to someone as she revealed why she doesn’t want to get married.

Shruti Haasan often grabs headlines for her personal life. The actor was in a relationship with Santanu Hazarika, but in May this year, she confirmed parting ways with him, saying she is single. Now, in an interview with Pinkvilla, she opened up on why she never wants to get married, but prefers being in relationships.

Shruti Haasan on why she never wants to get married
When asked if she still sticks to her choice of never wanting to get married, Shruti Haasan said, “Yes, I love relationships, I love romance. I love being in relationships but I am afraid of getting attached to someone so much. But I can never say never. Koi aa gaya anmol ratan and mera… (If some special someone comes…) But I don’t see it.”

When asked if she has some hesitance because of her past experiences, Shruti replied, “I think it’s just me. Because I have seen some of the most beautiful marriages in my friend circle. Lovely, successful, wonderful marriages of my friends, my age group people. So no, I think it is just a Shruti thing.”

Shruti Haasan and Santanu Hazarika’s relationship
Shruti Haasan was earlier in a relationship with doodle artist Santanu Hazarika. They first interacted on social media and the actor revealed that their friendship blossomed because of their mutual appreciation for the love of art, music, and cinema. They reportedly dated for nearly four years before breaking up in March 2024. A source told HT in April, “They broke up last month. Since there were personal wavelength issues, they decided to part ways amicably.”

Later, the actor also confirmed her breakup with Santanu during a Q&A session on her social media. When a fan asked her relationship status, Shruti replied, “I don’t enjoy answering these questions. But, I am entirely single, unwilling to mingle, only working and enjoying my life. Bye. Enough?”

Shruti Haasan will be next seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie. The action thriller is produced by Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures and also stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Sundeep Kishan, and Reba Monica John. This is Rajinikanth’s 171st film as a lead actor and is scheduled to release in theatres in 2025.

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