Hardik Pandya’s statement bathrobe worth Rs 70,000 is a major style flex

Summer’s almost here. Which means you might have plans to go to the beach (hello, Maldives) or rent a villa with your own private pool. Whatever be the case, if there’s going to be a water body nearby, you will need a smashing poolside look. Because a tank top and your old chlorine drenched trunks will do the job, sure. But why opt for that when you can take inspiration from Hardik Pandya’s latest poolside look.

Hardik Pandya took to the ‘gram recently to post a series of images from his family holiday with partner Natasa Stankovic and son Agastya. What instantly caught our eye was the ultra-luxurious bathrobe Hardik Pandya had casually thrown over his floral swim trunks while chilling by the pool.

For many, a bathrobe is a ratty cotton one that’s meant to be worn straight from the bath to the couch. But we think it’s unfairly been associated with being lazy. Because here’s the thing: Over the years, style heroes like Pandya have shown that all you need is some Big Dick Energy to wear it to the airport (see: Rihanna), to perform on stage (see: Offset) and even officiate a wedding (see: Harry Styles).

On the Spring/Summer 2021 runways, statement robes made an appearance more than once. At Tom Ford, colourful floral robes were thrown over white tank tops and satin pyjamas. And at Dolce & Gabbana, printed robes were paired with matching shorts/trousers

To pull off a move like the greats, you need a look-at-me bathrobe. Hardik Pandya’s bathrobe is from Versace. It comes with a black and gold cotton Barocco trim, is made with 100% cotton and will cost you Rs 70,000 approx. For more options, look at the ones made by Off-White, Karl Lagerfeld and Brunello Cucinelli — all pulled below for your convenience.