THE COUTURE CONNOISSEUR

Tone to textile, Tarun Tahiliani shares his bridal commandments for the 2022 bride.

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Out-of-the-box drapes. Swarovski crystals on frothy lehengas. Lightness of being in bridal wear. Tarun Tahiliani may be a veteran, but his flair to shake up the status quo is fresh as ever. Through cut, structure and finish of each of his creations, he succeeds in making time-honoured techniques globally significant. This season, the master couturier juxtaposes contemporary sartorial prowess with the intricacies of Indian craftsmanship. “Our latest collection is a reflection of the newfound optimism that spring brings forth and the same vision has been translated onto couture. With this collection, we have experimented with pastel blushes, lilacs and mauves. However, our traditional Bridal Collection, as always, features fully hand-embroidered, ornate yet understated lehengas and saris in shades of burnt red, deep maroon, fuchsia, pinks, and incandescent colours in the family