Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is resort wear for men and how is it different from regular casual wear?

Resort wear for men is clothing built for warm weather and leisure but with enough intention in the cut and detailing to work beyond the pool or the beach. At PEDDI, that means handcrafted linen shirts and coordinates with embroidery techniques that make each piece genuinely worth wearing to a sundowner, a destination function, or anywhere the occasion calls for something a step above basic.

Q2. What makes handcrafted menswear worth the price?

At PEDDI, a single piece takes anywhere from 34 to over 54 hours to complete, with up to eight artisans working on one garment. Techniques like dori work, cutdana embroidery, and hand embroidery are applied stitch by stitch by craftspeople who have been doing this across three generations.

Q3. Which fabric is best for men's resort wear in Indian summers?

Linen and lyocell are the two that hold up best. Both breathe well, drape properly in the heat, and don't cling. PEDDI's SS26 collection uses 100% linen and lyocell exclusively, chosen because they age well and get more characterful with wear rather than looking worse for it.

Q4. How do I style men's resort shirts without overdoing it?

Let the shirt carry the look. The pieces have enough detailing that everything else should stay simple, dark straight-cut trousers, minimal jewellery, clean footwear. The cuts are relaxed and boxy enough that tucking in is optional. For a destination wedding or festive function, the shirt works on its own without layering anything over it.

Q5. What kind of embroidery techniques does PEDDI use on its menswear?

The SS26 collection uses Seam Embroidery as its signature technique, drawing from the intricate threadwork of the cricket ball and rebuilding it as surface ornamentation on linen and lyocell. Beyond that, individual pieces feature dori work, cutdana techniques, patchwork, and hand embroidery.

Q6. Is resort wear for men only for beach holidays or can it work in the city too?

It works in the city just fine, especially through Indian summers. A linen resort shirt with clean trousers reads as smart casual in most settings, dinners, rooftop events, evening gatherings. The difference is that a well-made resort shirt with surface detailing looks like it was put together on purpose, which is more than most casualwear manages.

Q7. How do I care for hand embroidered linen shirts?

Dry clean only. Iron on the reverse side using steam or a low setting. Keep perfume away from direct contact with the fabric, skip bleach entirely, and store in shade. The embroidery is intricate and the care is straightforward, follow it and the garment will last years without losing its detail.

Q8. Can I get a PEDDI piece customised for my size or fit?

Yes. There's a customisation enquiry option on individual product pages. If standard sizing doesn't work or there's a specific fit adjustment needed, reaching out through that channel before ordering is the right move. The team handles those requests directly.