Tarun Tahiliani

Born in Bombay in 1962 to an admiral in the Indian Navy and the first woman engineer in Maharashtra, Tarun Tahiliani was the elder of two children. He studied at The Doon School in Dehradun, and attended St. Stephens College in Delhi. Soon after, he earned an MBA from The Wharton School of Business, where he met his wife Sailaja, an economics student whom he saw walking at a Pierre Cardin show during a brief modelling career in New York.

Tahiliani’s upbringing was influenced by European methods and he was academically inclined. But on his own volition, he indulged a natural inclination towards art. He drew planes and ships at first, then, as he grew older, detailed figures of wedding processions with accessories. For him, inspiration was everywhere—from the visions of his mother in resplendent saris to habits the nuns at his school wore, to the attire of Koli fisherwomen of Bombay, to global museums and art which expanded his worldview.

Tarun Tahiliani’s boutique is a must-visit for lovers of high fashion. This designer’s creations are characterized by beautiful draping and exquisite details, making them perfect for formal events.

Specialty: Luxury pret and bridal couture.