Guru Randhawa’s debut at Paris Men’s Fashion Week was precisely a historical moment.
As the only India-born Punjabi artist at this season’s event, Randhawa took centre stage, sitting front row at the exclusive Spring/Summer 2027 presentation for luxury fashion house AMIRI.
He followed this with a standout appearance at the VETEMENTS showcase, making waves at two of the most talked-about shows on the menswear calendar.
Surrounding him were cultural icons like Colombian music superstar Maluma, SEVENTEEN’s Joshua Hong, NBA legend Russell Westbrook, boxer Keyshawn Davis, and British creative Kojey Radical.
On Randhawa’s wrist was a traditional silver Punjabi Sikh Kada, a powerful symbol of his heritage.
By wearing it amidst high-fashion surroundings, he made a bold statement. No matter how global the platform becomes, he carries his roots with pride.
By merging this ancient symbol with contemporary streetwear, Randhawa sparked a dialogue on modern identity, emphasising that true style honours personal history above all.
For British South Asian communities, where millions of Sikh men wear the Kada daily across cities like Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Southall, this detail carries significant weight.
It’s a gesture that resonates deeply when you understand its meaning.
During his AMIRI appearance, Randhawa demonstrated impeccable style in a dark blue striped double-breasted blazer and matching high-waisted leather trousers, layered over an unbuttoned navy silk-poplin shirt.
The structured blazer contrasted sharply with the relaxed drape of the trousers, creating a look that blended sharp executive flair with a laid-back, rock-and-roll vibe.
For VETEMENTS, he fully embraced the brand’s avant-garde streetwear aesthetic, proving that it was more than a fleeting fashion moment; it was a genuine expression of his creative identity.
Reflecting on his AMIRI experience, Randhawa shared, “I’ve known Mike Amiri for many years and have always admired his creative vision.
The showcase felt like an extension of my artistic style: bold and unapologetic, yet deeply rooted in craft and tradition.”
His Paris debut was merely the latest milestone in a remarkable global journey for an artist who has spent the last decade building a solid international presence in South Asian music.
Just weeks before Paris, he made history as the first mainstream Indian artist to collaborate with K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM, creating a global remix of their hit “BOOMPALA.”
This collaboration garnered significant attention, blending Latin-house beats with K-pop precision and Randhawa’s signature Punjabi-pop style.
The numbers behind Randhawa are equally impressive. He boasts nearly 20 billion cumulative YouTube views, over 15 million monthly Spotify listeners, and more than 35 million Instagram followers.
His collaborations include The Chainsmokers, Pitbull, Rick Ross, and French Montana. He has also performed live in over 15 countries, including multiple tours in the UK, where he has sold out iconic venues such as the O2 Academy Islington in London.
For millions of Punjabi fans in the UK, Canada, the US, and Australia, his music serves as a vital connection to their heritage, soundtracking everything from weddings to everyday life.
Watching him front row at Paris Fashion Week, confidently expressing his Punjabi identity, is a moment of representation that resonates beyond fashion.
It’s a statement about who belongs in these spaces and who gets to define that narrative.