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Coat marshal
The clothes might make some men, but in King Khan's case, he definitely makes them, says Mitali Parekh
I hate shopping. Gauri does it for me. I only have one suit ? a black one," Shah Rukh Khan said in an interview many years ago, during his rise to the throne. Since then, Gauri Khan has reached Victoria Beckham status for her love of premium brands, but SRK seems to have added only a handful of ensembles to his wardrobe.
Not that it matters ? his vitality overshadows his clothes. Like it should. And it probably keeps the missus happy ? all the money saved goes into her enviable collection of clutches. He has a few key pieces he keeps rehashing and carrying off with insouciance.
Splash of red
Splash of red
| At Arjun Rampal's nightclub in Delhi, September 9, 2009 | In Delhi, August 3, 2009 |
Lest you accuse him of being boring, Shah Rukh has this blood-red waistcoat he wears to rev things up a bit. All he has to do is wear it on top of his uniform of white/black T-shirt and jeans. Aspiring actors, take note ? it's your job you should take seriously, not your clothes.
The bandhgala
| At the Raavan premiere in London with Gauri Khan, June 16, 2010 | The Auto Expo in Delhi, January 6, 2010 |
We can't help but envy the lack of strain he must feel before any formal event. His classic Indian formal jacket is up a few notches, thanks to the military buttons and slide pockets. Can any man go wrong with all black? SRK proves they cannot.
The black jacket
| In Gurgaon, May 19, 2010 | At a party in a five star hotel's nightclub in Mumbai (with Akon), March 9, 2010 |
A black jacket is a safe bet, but one with a bit of quirk (the metal fastenings at the collar) stands out. This one is probably given to him by Karan Johar, who created a men's line with designer Varun Bahl for the previous Couture Week.
Cricket
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
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