Male models drape themselves in six-yards saree, bust stereotypes

Busting stereotypes, two male models in the city have draped themselves in six yards of fabric creating a huge buzz.

Models Pritam Ghoshal and Amit Jain have created quite a flutter with their looks in a stunning photoshoot featuring a collection of exclusive sarees in mostly white and black hues also with orange and blue streaks in a recent event during Pride month from June 1 to 30.

“We represent the new generation of fashionable men who want to smash gender stereotypes and challenge the conventional ideas of masculinity by donning lustrous drapes,”

Ghoshal said at a special shoot organised on the occasion of Pride month. Debaroopa Bhattacharya, the person behind the initiative, said “stereotypes exist everywhere around us and we are often compelled to live with them as though they are innate to our identity. But why do men have to dress and behave in a certain way, there is no convincing reply.”

She said the special shoot, organised on the occasion of Pride month, highlighted the versatility of the saree as a garment on the one hand and upholding the freedom of choice that an individual possesses to dress and express himself in any way he wishes to, even if that is a departure from the conventions that society normally attaches to gender-specific costumes.

In the process what emerged is a commendable portrait of men donning the saree in ways that made them look even more dapper than in typical masculine wear, she added.

The sarees chosen for the shoot included chanderi cotton silk embellished with Ajrakh print and Georgette Chiffon finished with Chikankari.

“By bringing to light the event, we’ll, in turn, be able to attract potential like-minded people and reach the masses,” Bhattacharya, who is innovator of such dresses cutting across various gender barriers explained.