Rishaab Chauhaan
Actor and entrepreneur Rishaab Chauhaan is adding another chapter to his creative journey, this time stepping into the world of fashion with 'GRABORA', a new Indian premium menswear label built around understated design, quality fabrics and modern wardrobe essentials.
While celebrity-led fashion ventures are often driven by a strong personal aesthetic, GRABORA is being positioned as something broader - a menswear house with its own design language and a focus on the fundamentals of dressing well: fabric, fit, proportion and detail.
At the heart of the brand is a simple idea - premium clothing does not necessarily have to be loud.
GRABORA embraces what Chauhaan describes as a quieter approach to luxury, favouring clean silhouettes, subtle detailing and versatile pieces over prominent logos and fleeting fashion trends. The intention is to create clothing that can move easily between occasions while becoming a natural part of the wearer's personal style.
### 'A fashion venture with a personal vision'
For Chauhaan, GRABORA is not simply an extension of his work in entertainment. It represents an entrepreneurial move into a category where creativity and business come together.
His experience in the entertainment industry has given him an understanding of visual storytelling and aesthetics, while his entrepreneurial background, including his association with the Greenway Modern School chains, has shaped his approach to building a business.
With GRABORA, the actor aims to create an Indian menswear label that can stand on its own, with a distinct identity rather than being defined solely by its founder.
### 'The wardrobe, reworked'
The debut collection takes a deliberately broad approach to contemporary menswear. T-shirts, polos, knitwear and denim form the everyday foundation, while suede outerwear and structured Scuba separates add a more elevated edge.
The common thread is versatility.
Instead of designing around a single trend or a prescribed way of dressing, GRABORA focuses on pieces that can be styled differently depending on the individual. Fabric selection, fit, construction and finishing are given particular attention, reflecting the brand's belief that premium clothing is as much about how it feels and fits as how it looks.
The result is a wardrobe designed to be lived in rather than simply displayed.
### 'Inside GRABORA HOUSE'
The physical expression of the brand comes in the form of 'GRABORA HOUSE', a space designed to bring its visual identity to life.
The environment mirrors the label's understated approach, with an emphasis on contemporary aesthetics and materials. More than simply a retail space, GRABORA HOUSE is intended to give consumers an introduction to the world the brand is building.
The launch film follows a similarly cinematic route. Beginning with the idea of childhood imagination and following it through to its eventual realisation, the film culminates in the reveal of GRABORA HOUSE - turning an abstract idea into a physical destination.
### 'Beyond the launch'
GRABORA arrives at a time when men's fashion is increasingly moving towards versatile wardrobes, elevated basics and subtle expressions of luxury.
For Chauhaan, the ambition appears to extend beyond a single collection. The larger idea is to build a menswear house where design remains relevant beyond one season and where clothes become part of a man's everyday identity.
With its first collection, GRABORA is making its entry into India's premium menswear space with a philosophy that is deliberately restrained: quality over noise, design over excess and clothing that is meant to be worn, not merely noticed.
