The Royal Classic Gent – A Noble Reimagination of Traditional Menswear
By Funke Babs-Kufeji
TheVantagegent offers a collection that restores the grandeur of traditional attire via elegance, discipline, and history in an era when fashion frequently tries for the quick and transient.
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The Royal Classic Gent, is a refined tribute to men of noble character, including princes, leaders, and the silent monarchs of daily life as curated by Umar Abdurasheed, the creative director of the brand.
The collection combines the elegance of African culture with the exacting perfection of contemporary tailoring, drawing heavily from royal legacy. As a result, the clothing has emotional, cultural, and symbolic weight in addition to its physical weight due to its exquisite textiles. Every ensemble, from billowing kaftans to precisely tailored senatorial pieces, is designed to evoke respect without going overboard. These are clothes for men who can be heard without shouting.
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Because high-quality materials like jacquard, silk-touch cotton, and brocade are used, the items have a natural sheen and structure that makes them comfortable and long-lasting while falling elegantly on the body. Royal blue, ivory, deep burgundy, obsidian black, and antique gold are among the rich and purposeful colour schemes that evoke regality throughout history and culture. Every thread is a tribute to ancestors’ grandeur, and every design is a subdued statement of pride.
Embroidery is used sparingly, not as decoration but as narration.
The Royal Classic Gent’s trust in simplicity is what gives it such a punch. This is a place of legacy-shaped clothing, not theatrical. This collection provides a classic model for how the contemporary African man can dress with power, style, and significance. It is intended for formal events, ceremonial meetings, and private cultural moments.
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“As a designer, I think that real royalty doesn’t have to make an announcement,” says TheVantagegent creator Umar Abdulrasheed. “This collection is dedicated to the man who walks with purpose and memory.” It is intended for the prince who recognises his position in the family and wears accordingly.
With The Royal Classic Gent, TheVantagegent has produced a cultural heritage in fabric form rather than just a collection. Right now, this is not in style. This is the style for the future, the family, and the name.
