Suits are everywhere at the ITC Gardenia in Bengaluru where the Centennial Gala of PN Rao is taking place. They are beautifully tailored, in a plethora of fabrics and colours: herringbone-patterned wool, checked tweed, gleaming silk, even a neon-green one. On the ramp where the brand’s Centennial collections are displayed, there are suits being modelled by broody-eyed men in natty blazers, slouchy shackets and vibrant floral bandhgalas. There are a few female models too. They stride with aplomb, wearing power suits, trenches and saris under long, brocade jackets, offering a sneak peek into the brand’s latest offering, their new women’s range.
