About Us
Where Bold Meets Timeless
About The Brand
The brand is the brainwave of Vishal Thawani but ably backed up and assisted by family and friends. The inspiration behind this entire fashion bonanza was to break the pre-existing myths and consolidate a new normal which was earlier considered abnormal. Change and modernisation is the norm of life. Vishal Thawani thought the typical cliched looks had been done to death hence he introduced new combinations by piecing different types of clothing pieces that would bring about a change. This fashion forecast of his has clicked in a big way as his clothes are now front runners, first preferences and show stoppers, even traffic stoppers at many do’s. It has now become the first choice for all well known and fashionable people from all stratas of society. Even the upper middle class and traditional household names have taken a fancy to it due to it’s instant appeal, affordable pricing and skin friendly fabrics.
Dapper & Dare is a brand which was conceptualised and aimed at the man who wanted to look stylish and bold but was inhibited by norms and set notions. A man can look masculine and stylish without going over the top, is what D&D set out to prove. It has succeeded in striking the right chords and clicking with the trendsetters who wanted to unleash their bohemian side. Dapper & Dare is all about experimenting with bold striking colors, uneven yet noteworthy cuts and color blocking with a twist. The artistic embellishments and workmanship is pushing the extremes which clicks with the males instantaneously from all walks of life, be it the Indian married family man, the male celebrity, the stand offish man, the man from the corporate world and the bachelor out to impress the right people. Dapper & Dare has something for the men with diverse facets to their personality. The clothes itself speak volumes about their identities and create a remarkable aura just as he enters a room Dapper & Dare is out to stay, please and rivet the attention from the right kind of people, thereby clicking the right buttons and soaring ahead like a ‘Shooting Star’.
Dapper & Dare is a brand which was conceptualised and aimed at the man who wanted to look stylish and bold but was inhibited by norms and set notions. A man can look masculine and stylish without going over the top, is what D&D set out to prove. It has succeeded in striking the right chords and clicking with the trendsetters who wanted to unleash their bohemian side. Dapper & Dare is all about experimenting with bold striking colors, uneven yet noteworthy cuts and color blocking with a twist. The artistic embellishments and workmanship is pushing the extremes which clicks with the males instantaneously from all walks of life, be it the Indian married family man, the male celebrity, the stand offish man, the man from the corporate world and the bachelor out to impress the right people. Dapper & Dare has something for the men with diverse facets to their personality. The clothes itself speak volumes about their identities and create a remarkable aura just as he enters a room Dapper & Dare is out to stay, please and rivet the attention from the right kind of people, thereby clicking the right buttons and soaring ahead like a ‘Shooting Star’.
Elevating Elegance on the Pageant Stage
Rubaru Mr. India Showcase
Infact the brand has even added another feather to its cap by being the official partner for the Ethnic and indo-western round at Rubaru Mr. India 2020-21. Rubaru, being the top most male pageant initiative in India, has not only provided a national & international platform for all models in the world of pageantry but also succeeded in providing us a magnificent canvas to create and showcase our edgy and bold designs. Through this grand platform Dapper & dare showcased some of it’s finest Indo-western curated looks for the contestants of Rubaru Mr. India 2020-21.
Dapper & Dare closely works with the director of Rubaru Mr. India – Mr Pankaj Kharbanda in curating looks for its 2021 pageant winners who have represented our country at various international male pageants this year. From embellished indo western jackets to an ethnic national costume (sherwani), our ground breaking designs were some of the most celebrated frontrunners at these international events. This remarkable opportunity not only helped us prove our mettle but also carve an international identity.
We would like to thank Mr. Pankaj Kharbandha for his continuous support, encouragement and guidance in helping the brand forge ahead to create a remarkable aura.
Dapper & Dare closely works with the director of Rubaru Mr. India – Mr Pankaj Kharbanda in curating looks for its 2021 pageant winners who have represented our country at various international male pageants this year. From embellished indo western jackets to an ethnic national costume (sherwani), our ground breaking designs were some of the most celebrated frontrunners at these international events. This remarkable opportunity not only helped us prove our mettle but also carve an international identity.
We would like to thank Mr. Pankaj Kharbandha for his continuous support, encouragement and guidance in helping the brand forge ahead to create a remarkable aura.
Celebrating Milestones and Iconic Moments
Our Fashion Journey
D&D’s journey in the fashion world started before the pandemic with a well planned collection having designs that were edgy, yet classy. The mission of D&D (DAPPER & DARE) is to alter dramatically the world of fashion and nurture and cater to men from all walks of life with different ideologies and goals.
Vishal Thawani is one of the most talented designers hailing from the city of dreams Mumbai. He is the founder and managing director of the brand – Dapper & Dare (stylised as D&D). He defines his clothes as fashionable not quintessential, they are about being more human and manly.
He has worked with some of the finest celebrities in fashion and showbiz industry including Karan Kundrra, Terence Lewis, Arjun Bijlani, Gurmeet Choudhary, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Harshvardhan Rane, Umar Riaz, Karan Wahi, Danish Bhatt, Anil Charanjeet, Manish Paul, Sharib Hashmi, Aditya Narayan, Simba Nagpal, Sunny Hinduja, Shakti Arora, Shivin Narang, Bhakhtyar Irani, Rahul Vaidya, Sourabh Raj Jain, Vivek Dahiya, Harshad Chopda, Harsh Rajput and Vishal Aditya Singh to name a few.
The curated looks of Terence Lewis, Mridhul Madhok, Vishal Pandey and Vikas Verma for the ILLUSIONER HUB CALENDAR 2021 were well rounded and impeccable in terms of outfits, shoes and accessories. The celebrities glammed in outfits of Dapper & Dare designed, styled and conceptualised for them by the designer himself, Vishal Thawani.
On 28th of August 2021, D&D showcased their ‘Segway Collection’ as the Grand Finale at UFW (Uttarakhand Fashion Week) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Celebrity Judge and choreographer Mr. Terrence Lewis walked the ramp for the brand as our show stopper. Mr Lewis wore a heavily multi-embroidered Sherwani with a black Kurta and patiala salwaar inside – a perfect mix of glamour and contemporary elements. He was oozing with confidence as he stunned the roaring crowd with his charm and spelled class. The brand acclaimed a lot of appreciation for piecing together their ‘Not done and First time looks’.
Off lately Dapper & Dare has worked on a number of music videos wherein many of the leading artists and actors have worn our designs in some of the most trending and catchy numbers.
Vishal Thawani is one of the most talented designers hailing from the city of dreams Mumbai. He is the founder and managing director of the brand – Dapper & Dare (stylised as D&D). He defines his clothes as fashionable not quintessential, they are about being more human and manly.
He has worked with some of the finest celebrities in fashion and showbiz industry including Karan Kundrra, Terence Lewis, Arjun Bijlani, Gurmeet Choudhary, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Harshvardhan Rane, Umar Riaz, Karan Wahi, Danish Bhatt, Anil Charanjeet, Manish Paul, Sharib Hashmi, Aditya Narayan, Simba Nagpal, Sunny Hinduja, Shakti Arora, Shivin Narang, Bhakhtyar Irani, Rahul Vaidya, Sourabh Raj Jain, Vivek Dahiya, Harshad Chopda, Harsh Rajput and Vishal Aditya Singh to name a few.
The curated looks of Terence Lewis, Mridhul Madhok, Vishal Pandey and Vikas Verma for the ILLUSIONER HUB CALENDAR 2021 were well rounded and impeccable in terms of outfits, shoes and accessories. The celebrities glammed in outfits of Dapper & Dare designed, styled and conceptualised for them by the designer himself, Vishal Thawani.
On 28th of August 2021, D&D showcased their ‘Segway Collection’ as the Grand Finale at UFW (Uttarakhand Fashion Week) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Celebrity Judge and choreographer Mr. Terrence Lewis walked the ramp for the brand as our show stopper. Mr Lewis wore a heavily multi-embroidered Sherwani with a black Kurta and patiala salwaar inside – a perfect mix of glamour and contemporary elements. He was oozing with confidence as he stunned the roaring crowd with his charm and spelled class. The brand acclaimed a lot of appreciation for piecing together their ‘Not done and First time looks’.
Off lately Dapper & Dare has worked on a number of music videos wherein many of the leading artists and actors have worn our designs in some of the most trending and catchy numbers.
- Umar Riaz - Eid ho Jayegi
- Arjun Bijlani - Saawariya
- Karan Wahi - Tera saath ho
- Terence Lewis - Tenu meri Umar lag jaye
- Harshad Chopda - Juda Kar diya
Crafting Tomorrow’s Trends, Today
Future Endeavours of Dapper & Dare
Dapper & Dare is now working with some of the top Global Fragrance houses to develop collections inspired by their line of products. This will be a major cross over for the brand on an international scale.
Dapper & Dare is now conceptualizing and closely working on opening its dedicated chain of stores in India and UAE which will provide an exclusive venue for men who are looking for distinctive looks with a quest to dress dapper.
The brand will be showcasing soon at GCW (Gujarat Couture Week ) and a few fashion projects on international platforms that are on the anvil. With a cut above the rest styles the brand has definitely proved its mettle leaving everyone ‘ooh aahing’ and wanting more of them.
In these tough times when everyone is looking for positivity and an inspiration to have some sort of normalcy in their lives, D&D collections have managed ro rekindle hope and a new ray of light with splashes of bright colours, a fresh outlook and innovative designs.
The brand will be showcasing soon at GCW (Gujarat Couture Week ) and a few fashion projects on international platforms that are on the anvil. With a cut above the rest styles the brand has definitely proved its mettle leaving everyone ‘ooh aahing’ and wanting more of them.
In these tough times when everyone is looking for positivity and an inspiration to have some sort of normalcy in their lives, D&D collections have managed ro rekindle hope and a new ray of light with splashes of bright colours, a fresh outlook and innovative designs.
From the Designer's Desk
Dare to Dream, Defy, and Dress with Dapper Elegance
Fashion to me is flamboyance and understated elegance combined with an eclectic mixture of styles and colours.
There are no rules to dressing. One needs to break the norms and express oneself, not caring about being judged. My designs are just that groundbreaking personality expressions and path finding images, crossing milestones to help find your preferences thus not being run of the mill or regular. So there is one for every metrosexual man that wishes to stand apart from the rest and not be typecasted. A revolution in the world of high fashion.
The continuous support, encouragement and guidance from my family that is my father and sister have helped me reach many professional milestones. I am going to make my mom very proud of me who is watching from up above and was the first one to recognise my potential.
My goal is to put together unique but distinctive looks that dare to be different. At ‘DAPPER & DARE’ we dare to dream, dare to defy and dare to dress out-of-the-box. From heritage clothing to a melange of cross-over attires, our styles celebrate fusion in men’s fashion. Dressed to the nines in a dapper suit or spiffed en grand tenue, every man wants to get noticed. At D&D we know what lies at the forefront of a trend.
The continuous support, encouragement and guidance from my family that is my father and sister have helped me reach many professional milestones. I am going to make my mom very proud of me who is watching from up above and was the first one to recognise my potential.
My goal is to put together unique but distinctive looks that dare to be different. At ‘DAPPER & DARE’ we dare to dream, dare to defy and dare to dress out-of-the-box. From heritage clothing to a melange of cross-over attires, our styles celebrate fusion in men’s fashion. Dressed to the nines in a dapper suit or spiffed en grand tenue, every man wants to get noticed. At D&D we know what lies at the forefront of a trend.
