Tarun Tahiliani's latest designs on show at Couture Expo

Fine combinations and technically crafted Swarovski Elements lend a new high for the sparkle seeker with the stunning spectacular piece created with the expertise of Swarovski Creative Center in Austria. A newly developed mesh fabric made of crushed crystals is used as a border, which is absolutely flat and light, yet lends an ethereal look.

Another highlight is concept saris with fluted black lining. Shoulders draped with tulle florets, lifted in baroque pearls.

A tulle sari in delicate shades of Mediterranean jade, embellished with tiny floating flowers that sparkle in the brilliance of Swarovski Elements with a hand-embroidered threadwork border is pegged as perfect, understated bling.

An animal-esque copper silk chiffon concept sari with a lace and crystal border worn with a beige corset, adorned with delicate thread work and Swarovski Elements that can be worn for a glamorous cocktail.

Another dazzling piece is an old world traditional bridal lehenga with threadwork and zardoziembroidery paired with a traditional choli and embroidered drapes.

For something out of the ordinary, there are emerald green shararas in georgette with chikankari embroidery that exude classic charm. Three-dimensional antique gold sequinwork laid in clusters creates the illusion of depth and shade.

For the classic man there is a sheathed Sherwani with maroon velvet Zardozi borders paired with a digitally printed sequin sheathed stole.

“Rich south Indian mangalgiri cotton can be couture too. I don’t see why couture has to be silk… they have day weddings too,” says Tahiliani with aplomb, as he infuses cool charm into cream cotton, crinkled and flared kurta with zari border styled with an embroidered kamarbandh and an ivory Angrakha in cotton voile with fine chikanwork styled with a cotton silk stole.

The new bridal couture collection infuses revivalist craft and contemporary construction with progressive principles of design to create memorable couture pieces!

Speaking about the Exposition, Tarun Tahiliani added “The Tarun Tahiliani Couture Exposition has been made possible due to the support of our partners and I would like to thank AIS Glasxperts, DLF Emporio, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, Diageo – Johnny Walker Gold Label Reserve, Forevermark, VU Technologies, Entertainment Design Company and JH Jewellers for each bringing their offerings and area of expertise to the exposition and ensuring a true luxury experience for the viewer.”

Tarun Tahiliani personifies a new kind of artist – one who uses his ideas of feminine beauty to influence the natural beauty of the Indian woman.

Tarun Tahiliani