Smoke Lab Wear Launches Genderless Monochrome Collection with Relaxed-Fit Trousers, Oversized Tees

An outfit from the monochrome assortment
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The recently-concluded 2025 Met Gala themed on Tailored for You noticed a storm of black and white designer put on on the blue carpet. Think Jeremy Allen White’s three-piece black pinstripe Louis Vuitton swimsuit, and Demi Moore’s black-and-white striped costume by Thom Browne. Closer dwelling, Smoke Lab Wear — a unisex style label by Smoke Vodka — devoted its newest assortment to monochrome. Launched just lately, the gathering “is an ode to clarity and contrast” says founder Sanya V Jain, who kickstarted the Delhi-based model 5 years in the past.

The assortment “is an ode to clarity and contrast”
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SIDDHANT VAIDYA

She explains how the vary — designed in collaboration with artists Jasjyot Singh Hans and ‘Llavi’ Tyagi — was “built around a black-and-white palette that highlights the form, texture, and emotion behind each piece”. The assortment consists of relaxed-fit trousers, outsized T-shirts, and jackets, all crafted from breathable natural materials and upcycled supplies. But why monochrome? “It’s timeless, adaptable, and reflects the mood of the moment. You can dress the pieces up or down, and that kind of fluidity is central to our design thinking. The monochrome edit also gives our construction, fit, and detailing a chance to shine without being overshadowed by prints or excessive colour,” says the designer, including how the clothes are genderless, and versatile.

The vary is designed in collaboration with artists Jasjyot Singh Hans and ‘Llavi’ Tyagi
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SIDDHANT VAIDYA

“Fashion should empower, not label”, she says, “It was vital for me to design clothing that isn’t restricted by gender because identity is fluid, and style should reflect that. By creating fluid silhouettes and adjustable fits, we ensure that our clothes celebrate individuality and body positivity,” says Sanya, who hails from a household that has been within the leather-based trade for generations (her father owns tanneries). “I was designing handbags long before Smoke Wear came into existence. SVJ Bags started almost 15 years ago and is very close to my heart. Recently, we collaborated on a Smoke Lab x SVJ collection, which sold out in just three days.” 

An outfit from the gathering
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SIDDHANT VAIDYA

Collaborations are central to the label, and partnerships with Lovebirds Studio, Khanijo, and Prxkhxr are examples. “We’re now exploring partnerships with Indian artists whose work revolves around themes of environmental awareness,” concludes Sanya.

The monochrome assortment is priced upwards of ₹4,700 on smokelabwear.com