2026 has been a year that flipped the tried-and-tested menswear sartorial script. Think shirtless tailoring, subversive layering, bespoke pieces informed by women’s couture and nonchalant maximalism. The boring black tuxedo no longer cuts it whether it’s a red-carpet event back home or internationally. Swipe for some of this year’s key contenders for the best-dressed lot, who pushed the style envelope. Written by: Manish Mishra (dandydujour) #EsquireIndia #BestMenswear #MenswearInspiration