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27-07-2025
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Tarun Tahiliani Reimagines A Hand Painted Silk Panel Into A Couture Jacket
Hannah Cecil-Gurney, director, de Gournay, shares with News18 the inspiration behind the meticulously crafted hand painted panels and couture jacket, collaborating for the first time with an Indian fashion designer and blending couture and art at Hyundai India Couture Week 2025. Describe the bespoke suite of 'Early Views of India' panels that are designed for Tarun Tahiliani's showcase. Our 'Early Views of India' wallcovering design is inspired by a set of hand coloured aquatints published in the late 18th and early 19th century by Royal Academician Thomas Daniell and his nephew William. These aquatints gave the British public a window into the exotic sub-continent for the first time. advetisement Such insights sparked a cult fascination amongst the British for Indian design and architecture. Our design is a magnificent scene of exploration and includes a fascinating record of Indian landscapes, wildlife and original architecture: with Howdah backed and cloth capped Elephants ferrying people amidst palm forests and flowing rivers. When Tarun and I met several months ago, he was telling me that he had his own collection of 19th century aquatints in his home in Delhi. This wallcovering, inspired by these very aquatints, therefore felt like the most perfect choice. Tarun Tahiliani has reimagined a hand-painted custom silk panel into a one of a kind couture jacket. Take us through the process in creating the art. Tarun and I met in London several months ago. We both share a passion for exceptional craftsmanship and a love for creating beautiful design. Our brands have so many synergies that it felt like a perfect match. We produce beautiful silks and Tarun loved the quality of our fabrics but also the way we are able to hand paint them so delicately. Inspired by some of our chinoiserie wallcoverings, Tarun created a design layout of peony flowers growing up the jacket and he selected a wonderful soft colour palette in which we interpreted the design. What crafts were introduced in this couture jacket? Pure silk is hand dyed and the design is then painted entirely by hand onto the silk. Tarun's team then embellished the hand painted silk with gemstones so that the peony flowers would catch the light in the most lovely way. Describe blending couture and art on a platform like India Couture Week. People who love fashion, love design and therefore interiors. The two industries are inextricably linked. People use what they wear, and how they decorate their homes as a form of personal expression. Bringing the two together always feels very natural. Seeing Tarun's beautifully crafted couture set against a background of hand painted wallcovering creates a magical world for people to enjoy. This is the first time you have collaborated with an Indian designer. How was the experience and what memories through art have you taken back after this collaboration? Advertisement
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27-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Tarun Tahiliani's ‘Quintessence': A Salon-Style Ode To Craft, Clarity, And The Evolved Bride
Tarun Tahiliani's Quintessence is a poetic ode to couture that celebrates craft, clarity, and the evolving Indian bride. In the hushed elegance of The Oberoi's ballroom, imbued with the scent of fresh mogra and the soft refrains of live jazz, classical, and Indian instrumentals, Tarun Tahiliani unveiled 'Quintessence', his latest couture collection at India Couture Week 2025. Far from a typical runway spectacle, the designer chose an intimate salon-style presentation, where models meandered gracefully between seated guests, allowing the garments to be appreciated up close. It was a conscious nod to the original Parisian couture salons reimagined in the heart of Delhi, as Tahiliani marked 30 years in fashion, celebrating craftsmanship not with grandeur, but with intimacy, precision, and poetic restraint. Quintessence is exactly what the name suggests the most distilled essence of the designer's aesthetic vocabulary. Across 95 couture looks, the collection told a quiet, deeply layered story of India's heritage, interpreted through the lens of movement, modernity, and memory. The craftsmanship spoke in fluent whispers: fine chikankari, soft resham, delicate kasheedakari, shaded threadwork, intricate jaali, and whisper-light zardozi embroidery adorned panels of tulle, satin organza, lace, and bandhini. The silhouettes ranging from breezy panelled kalidars and concept saris to structured corsets, layered jackets, and fluid lehengas were designed with the contemporary bride in mind: one who values both comfort and couture. Sculpted yet effortless, each ensemble allowed for breath, movement, and expression. The palette unfolded like a sunrise beginning in notes of ivory, beige, and soft gold, then blooming into misty rose, almond, blush, and romantic pinks, finally culminating in deeper reds. Every hue felt deliberate, never overpowering. At the heart of the showcase was a profound sense of lightness not just in the physical weight of the garments, but in their spirit. There were no exaggerated flounces or heavy embellishments. Instead, pearls, crystals, resham threads, and abstract floral motifs were applied with intention. Further enriching the experience was a stunning collaboration with de Gournay, renowned for their hand-painted wallcoverings. For the show, they created a bespoke series of panels titled 'Early Views of India', painted on Ivory Indian Tea Paper, which transformed the ballroom into a living canvas of India's visual past. One of these paintings was also translated into a one-of-a-kind couture jacket, where decorative art and fashion converged in a single, breathtaking moment. More than just a collection, Quintessence is a mirror of Tarun himself 'deeply Indian, constantly evolving, thinking in English, dreaming in chikankari." It represents a shift, not a severance. A reimagining of bridalwear for a generation that seeks presence over pretense, lightness over legacy. The collaboration with The Oberoi, New Delhi, celebrating its 60th year, added yet another layer of legacy to the presentation. With its architectural poise and timeless energy, the hotel served not just as venue, but as muse mirroring the collection's calm, refined, and elemental beauty. In a couture landscape often dominated by spectacle, Quintessence chose a different kind of power: quiet, intelligent, exquisitely detailed. It's a collection that doesn't shout for attention, it simply holds it. view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 27, 2025, 11:14 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
