A sherwani and a tuxedo ask different things of the wearer. Edenrobe Ceremonial gave both room at LAAM Fashion Week, approaching the modern groom’s wardrobe as a collection of distinct dress codes rather than a single ceremonial look.

Embroidered sherwanis, regal turbans and velvet shawls carried the visual weight of traditional occasionwear. Their impact came through accumulated detail: embellished surfaces, prominent accessories and the richness of the materials themselves. Alongside them, sharply tailored tuxedos and evening jackets offered a different interpretation of formality, one in which cut and silhouette took precedence over ornamentation.

Colour provided a connecting thread. Ivory and gold brought luminosity to the collection, while maroon and midnight tones introduced greater depth. The interplay of textures was equally important, particularly the presence of velvet against the more structured appearance of contemporary eveningwear.

What made the presentation interesting was the decision to preserve the distinct character of these garments. The sherwani retained its ceremonial significance, complete with traditional embellishment and accessories, while the tuxedo remained recognisable within the conventions of Western formal dressing.

Rather than merging the two into a single aesthetic, Edenrobe Ceremonial considered how they might occupy the same wardrobe. It was a perspective on occasionwear that acknowledged the different sartorial expectations surrounding contemporary celebrations, allowing the groom’s choice of clothing to extend beyond one established form of dressing.