Tarun Tahiliani

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Tarun Tahiliani
Born Mumbai
Residence New Delhi
Nationality Indian
Ethnicity Indian
Education The Doon School
Alma mater Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Occupation Fashion design
Known for Fashion design

Tarun Tahiliani is a noted Indian fashion designer.[1][2][3] He is best known for his ability to infuse Indian craftsmanship and textile heritage with European tailored silhouette.[4] His signature is to combine traditional aesthetics with modern design.

Of late, Tahiliani has taken on several projects in interior design. He has designed interiors for hotels (such as The Sofala, Goa),[5] restaurants (the Aish at the Park, Hyderabad),[6] resorts and homes, and has even begun to event design for Indian weddings. Tarun Tahiliani is to introduce a designer TV made by Vu Technologies.[7]

Biography

Tarun Tahiliani studied at The Doon School and then went on to obtain a degree in Business Management from the Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania.[8][9] On returning to India, in 1987 he opened the first fashion boutique in India, 'Ensemble'.[10]

Tarun also worked with Save the Children India to urge the government to increase the health budget to 3 per cent ahead of the budget announcement.[11]

His father, Admiral Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani, served as the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy between 1984 and 1987 and as the Governor of Sikkim between 1990 and 1994.[12]

Works

  • The Rubaiyat
  • Kumbhback: has been inspired from the Maha Kumbh Mela. The work is done with a blend of colours which include saffron, Sunset tones, subtle rust, deep red, amber, blue, aubergine, pink and black.[13][14]

References

  1. ↑ Singh, Sanghita (8 September 2001). "A tale with twists, turns & Tarun Tahiliani". Times of India. Retrieved 14 February 2010. 
  2. ↑ Times News Network (30 June 2009). "LFW finale by Tarun Tahiliani". Times of India. Retrieved 14 February 2010. 
  3. ↑ HINDLEY, AGNIESZKA (18 March 2004). "Couture king". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 February 2010. 
  4. ↑ Condenast India. "Tarun Tahiliani's Bridal Couture Exposition comes to New Delhi". Retrieved 25 March 2012. 
  5. ↑ "About the Sol". Retrieved 24 March 2012. 
  6. ↑ "Fashion’s new façade at the Park Hyderabad". Retrieved 25 March 2012. 
  7. ↑ "Tarun Tahiliani makes TV debut". 24 July 2012. 
  8. ↑ Designs on the bride : Simply Chennai - India Today
  9. ↑ The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Graphiti | Lord of the ramp
  10. ↑ Mitter, Swapna. "Tarun Tahiliani". Rediff. Retrieved 14 February 2010. 
  11. ↑ Save the Children India website
  12. ↑ "Designs on the bride". India Today. 2008-11-07. Retrieved 2011-10-18. 
  13. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/shows/Tarun-Tahilianis-Kumbh-inspired-sadhu-drapes-at-WIFW/articleshow/18985644.cms
  14. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/when-the-kumbh-kindles-creativity/article5157830.ece

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