Ujjainee Roy
The burgundy bandhgala, arriving at JFK airport (US, 2014)
Stepping off the plane in New York, he ditched standard neutrals for a rich burgundy Bandhgala. The bold wine-coloured suit made an instant splash in global menswear headlines. It set a stylish, confident tone right at the start of his high-profile US visit.
Zen all-white at Toji Temple (Japan, 2014)
During his visit to the historic Toji Temple in Kyoto, he opted for an all-white linen kurta-jacket ensemble. The pristine look was inspired by minimalist local aesthetic traditions. It blended spiritual reverence with relaxed, clean-cut sophistication.
Tailored black suit at the Hannover Messe industrial trade fair (Germany, 2015)
For opening the world’s largest industrial trade fair, he wore a tailored black Bandhgala suit. The crisp cuts offered a modern take on western executive formalwear. It remains one of his most timeless, universally praised business-diplomacy looks.
State dinner with President Emmanuel Macron at Chateau de Chantilly (France, 2025)
Ditching heavy formal suits, PM Modi chose to pair an ethnic ensemble with a vibrant Kani shawl with intricate Kashmiri artistry. Authentic Kashmiri Kani artistry is a centuries-old craft protected by a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Grey checkered jacket during first Russia visit (Russia, 2024)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a distinctive grey checkered bandhgala suit during his high-profile bilateral meetings and interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin.