New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Synonymous with the timeless Hollywood allure of Sean Connery and Humphrey Bogart, the shawl-collar tuxedo is firmly back in the spotlight, both on and off the runway.

There's something enduringly classic and old-school about this menswear silhouette, which reliably resurfaces come awards season. But this time, it feels less like a seasonal revival, with global specialists such as Zegna and Giorgio Armani putting their own spin on the classic.

At the 2026 Venice Film Festival, the shawl collar made a strong showing on the red carpet, worn by the likes of Jonathan Bailey, Jack O'Connell, Jock O'Connor, Florian Zeller and Domhnall Gleeson, among others. In India, too, it has found favour for wedding functions, parti...