| TARUN TAHILIANI | | | | The diffusion line also presents more western |
| Spearheaded by style icon Tarun Tahiliani, the Tarun | | | | variations and includes a range of semi - casual attire |
| Tahiliani Design Studio and Signature is housed in Delhi. | | | | with a subtle injection of fun! The line has been inspired |
| It is acknowledged as one of India’s premier | | | | by Mughal architecture and includes mirror work |
| independent design houses. The Tarun Tahiliani Design | | | | matched with delicate sequins. Throw in shirt dresses |
| Studio houses a team of more than 15 in-house | | | | matched with stretch shorts, cropped white t-shirts |
| designers who carefully guided by Tarun Tahiliani, | | | | and full paneled skirts, soft bolero jackets and jodhpurs |
| working on two distinct lines Spring-Summer and | | | | for added variety. The diffusion line also includes a |
| Autumn-Winter. Following Tarun Tahiliani’s Muse, his | | | | special Men’s range which emphasises the classic |
| work follows a design philosophy of classic lines with | | | | and comfortable style personally epitomised by the |
| modern clean cuts. Add to it Indian sensibilities and you | | | | designer. The range includes dinner style shirts, soft |
| get clothing relevant to a contemporary environment | | | | classic linen pants and formal wear. |
| and to some of the leading fashionistas the world over. | | | | The new Tarun Tahiliani - everyday wear range |
| Among recent additions is a range for everyday wear | | | | epitomizes his dream. Specially designed keeping in |
| catering to the modern Indian. | | | | mind the Indian summer, this range is a toast to the |
| He brings to Evoluzione the collection he showed at | | | | growing young urban Indian for whom independence, |
| Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week 2006. It is a bouquet of | | | | comfort and a sense of self have created a demand |
| dreamy summer fantasies, enveloped in shades of | | | | for unique clothing. It is at once trendy and epitomises |
| white, ecru and warm beige with splashes of colour | | | | the global Indian. It includes shirts, pants, shirt dresses, |
| from a palette that moves on from the short, joyous | | | | kurtas, kaftan tunics, capris, slips and camisoles that the |
| Indian spring to flatter the sultry Indian summer. Keeping | | | | user will mix and match at her discretion for an |
| to his signature style, Tarun’s fabric preference | | | | accessible price. |
| veers towards the natural and this collection uses a | | | | Tarun Tahiliani also has dedicated signature stores in |
| combination of pure cottons, linens, muslin, stretch | | | | Mumbai and Delhi for his premium clientele. |
| cotton and viscose, structured twills and silk jerseys. | | | | Sun-kissed bronze, rust, ochre, antique gold and burnt |
| The collections this year include skillful combinations on | | | | umber highlighted by ivory and the colours of the night |
| fine traditional embroideries like chikan, playfully twinned | | | | on silks, satins and velvet fabrics underline the |
| with appliqué work to give a fresh look or infused | | | | creations in Tarun Tahiliani’s portfolio. The |
| with crochet, pearl appliqué and patched lace work. | | | | silhouettes, though form fitted, are comfortable, and |
| Divided into distinct lines, the collection sets off with the | | | | fabrics have the feel and fall of luxury. Evolving and |
| signature Tarun Tahiliani line. Taking inspiration from the | | | | moving forward from his previous collection, which |
| tulips, flowers and lace, this collection of soft pastels | | | | was strongly influenced by the woven designs from |
| and elegant whites makes an ethereal summer dream. | | | | central Asia and the Middle East, this season Tarun |
| Sarees and lehengas and soft summer jackets form | | | | focuses closely on the ancient Indian Design craft of |
| the core garments, in addition to the draped kurtas. | | | | Jamevar and the intricacies of Victorian lace textures. |