Tarun Tahiliani presents 'Quintessence' at India Couture Week 2025 to mark 30 years of the brand

Few names dominate the Indian haute couture landscape like Tarun Tahiliani's does.

- NOOR ANAND CHAWLA

The prolific designer has numerous accolades to his name, and this year marks an important milestone in his career – 30 years since the launch of his eponymous brand. To kick off celebrations, he recently presented an exclusive bridal couture collection at The Oberoi, New Delhi, as part of FDCI India Couture Week 2025.

"This collection marks 30 years of our brand and is a quiet celebration of craft, emotion and elegance, brought to life in collaboration with The Oberoi as they celebrate 60 years of timeless Indian hospitality," says Tahiliani.

Titled 'Quintessence', the collection embodies the spirit of quiet luxury that stands the test of time. "What endures is never loud. It lingers like a memory – measured, luminous and true. In its quiet, you meet yourself." These words reflect Tahiliani's design philosophy, which he describes as, "A celebration of timeless craft, precision and emotion. Rooted in the meaning of the word itself, which is the most refined essence, this collection is the soul of couture, expressed with clarity, grace and restraint. This is luxury that whispers, enveloping the senses and awakening something deeper – an effortless lightness, a quiet joy in simply being."

The perfect partner to mark this occasion was The Oberoi, New Delhi, which is also celebrating the milestone of 60 years in Indian hospitality. For the designer, the hotel became both a muse and collaborator for this bridal showcase. "With its architectural grace, serene interiors and deep-rooted legacy, the hotel was an integral partner in shaping the atmosphere of Quintessence. Its spaces provided the perfect canvas for my vision: calm, refined and elemental. This creative partnership is a quiet but powerful celebration of legacy, evolution, and elegance," explains the designer.