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India

Tarun Tahiliani

  • Structured draping
  • Indian handcraft
  • Couture tailoring

Tarun Tahiliani founded his design studio in 1995 after opening the multi-designer boutique Ensemble and studying at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. His clothing combines Indian draping traditions and detailed handcraft with carefully engineered construction.

Five looks to know

Embroidered Drape Saree — Tarun Tahiliani, Date not documented

Collection selection

Embroidered Drape Saree

Date not documented

A documented example from the designer’s clothing collections.

Tarun Tahiliani
Golden Light Pearl And Sequin Hand Embroidered Lehenga — Tarun Tahiliani, Date not stated

Collection selection

Golden Light Pearl And Sequin Hand Embroidered Lehenga

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A sweeping embroidered skirt and wrapped upper body show Tahiliani’s combination of Indian occasionwear with fluid draping.

Tarun Tahiliani; official product photography, photographer not stated
Otherworldly Corset, Drape And Cape Co Ord Set — Tarun Tahiliani, Date not stated

Collection selection

Otherworldly Corset, Drape And Cape Co Ord Set

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

The fitted corset contrasts with a expansive cape and draped skirt, giving one ensemble several kinds of volume.

Tarun Tahiliani; official product photography, photographer not stated
Ever Bloom Rabari Accented Saree — Tarun Tahiliani, Date not stated

Collection selection

Ever Bloom Rabari Accented Saree

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

Dense decorative bands and a richly worked border emphasize the sari’s continuous surface.

Tarun Tahiliani; official product photography, photographer not stated
Otherworldly Classic Crinkle Gown — Tarun Tahiliani, Date not stated

Collection selection

Otherworldly Classic Crinkle Gown

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

The narrow waist and broad crinkled skirt turn a strapless gown into a dramatic study in texture.

Tarun Tahiliani; official product photography, photographer not stated

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Tarun Tahiliani

Across couture, occasion wear and ready-to-wear, structured drapes connect historical textile richness with contemporary silhouettes.