Ishaan Khatter Connects D&G to Indian Roots at ‘Homebound’ Screening

Ishaan Khatter attended the screening of Homebound in Mumbai this week, India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026 race.

What stood out to me about his Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2025 look was how seamlessly it bridged two worlds. With just a few subtle changes from the runway styling, the outfit shifted from pure Italian elegance to something that felt deeply connected to traditional Indian menswear.

The wide-leg black trousers, with their easy flow and generous proportions, instantly called to mind the comfort and movement of a classic salwar or jama. That balance of volume and drape is a hallmark of Indian dressing, and here it translated beautifully into a modern red carpet moment.

His open white shirt had a soft, fluid ease that evoked the casual refinement of a kurta—simple, and pared-back. And then there was the scarf detail draped over his shoulders, which added an extra layer of meaning. It subtly echoed a dupatta or angavastram, pieces that in Indian culture often signify both style and formality.

The effect was effortless: Dolce & Gabbana tailoring reinterpreted with a sense of cultural familiarity, modern but rooted, and completely at home on Ishaan.

Stylists: Aastha Sharma and Raghav Tibrewal.

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