How Grey and Navy Became the Default
The shift wasn't a trend so much as an accumulation of safe choices. Office dress codes pushed men toward charcoal and slate. Athleisure pulled everything else toward navy and black. Over a decade, the average Indian man's wardrobe narrowed to a palette that could be described in two words: dark and neutral. The kurta survived, but even there, off-white and grey became the safe bets for anyone not attending a wedding.
