Sparked by the intricate contours of urban cities, Dhruv Vaish’s collection, The Boy’s Club showcased a lineup of menswear that defined the shifting sensibilities of today. Structured jackets met textured surfaces in an array of striking tones in this collection on the Lakmē Fashion Week 2026 runway. In a fun tête-à-tête with the designer, First Look got a closer look at what went behind creating The Boy’s Club.
1. The blueprint of your collection draws from the visual language of cities. What sparked your interest in translating urban patterns into menswear?
The Boy’s Club begins with the idea that cities are silent systems, ordered yet constantly evolving. Translating urban patterns into menswear came from viewing garments as structures, where seams and panels function like roads and intersections, turning clothing into a lived-in architecture.
2. Do you see this collection as a reflection of a specific city, or a more universal urban experience?
It reflects a universal urban condition rather than a single city. The intent is to capture the shared visual grammar of cities like grids, layers, movement by making the collection relatable across geographies.
3. What was your thought process behind the choice of materials used? Why linens, denims and silks?
The material palette is conceptual but grounded. Linen represents rawness and breathability, echoing natural terrains within cities. Denim introduces structure and endurance, like permanent built forms. Silk adds fluidity, allowing the topographical narratives to move and soften the rigidity.
4. How do you ensure that a concept as abstract as urban systems remains wearable and relevant?
The abstraction is anchored through construction. Instead of relying purely on visual storytelling, the concept is embedded into pattern-making, seam placement, and engineered silhouettes, ensuring the garments remain functional, wearable and relevant.
5. What’s next in line for Dhruv Vaish?
Translating the concepts, designs and patterns into a much bigger commercial collection which will include our festive wear collection as well. Additionally, we are also working on a collection which will be an absolutely fresh take on what a modern groom should wear.