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As The Oberoi, New Delhi marked 60 years of understated elegance, Indian fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani commemorated 30 years at the forefront of Indian couture with the showing of Quintessence – The Spirit of Tarun Tahiliani Couture & Bridal 2025. At the heart of this poetic unveiling stood The Oberoi, New Delhi—a sanctuary of calm and architectural grace, the muse for Tarun Tahiliani’s new runway. Here’s how the event unfurled.
Quintessence – The Spirit of Tarun Tahiliani Couture & Bridal 2025 was rooted in the essence of refinement and restraint. The couturier’s 95 designs were borne from the need for outfits that resonate quietly with one’s core rather than dazzling with volume, a step away from hyper-trendiness. His designs are a breakaway from tradition, relying on his signature structured silhouettes, with The Oberoi, New Delhi’s heritage, as the creative influence for the looks.
A fusion of chikankari, resham, kasheedakari, shaded threadwork, jaali, and zardozi, the inspiration behind the collection was meeting yourself in the quietness of life. Wrapped in lehengas, panelled kalidars, concept saris, structured corsets, and layered jackets, the colour palette began with lighter beiges and gradually shifted towards pinks and reds.
The ensembles leaned into proportion, movement, and emotions instead of relying on exaggerated silhouettes or heavy ornamentation—a belief in simplicity being more, like the hotel it was showcased in. It was a step towards individuality and owning who they are on their wedding day, and not being weighed down by what they are supposed to wear.
Founded in 1965, The Oberoi, New Delhi, continues to persist in luxury hospitality with its signature blend of timeless elegance, modern amenities and award-winning service. Its serene interiors and enduring heritage were also a muse and collaborator in the couture bridal show. Their 60-year legacy provided the perfect canvas for Tahiliani’s modern interpretation of India’s rich design language.
For the couture show, the room came alive with musical tones of piano, saxophone, cello, and drums, as the models made their way across the hall. Adding to the enriching narrative was their collaboration with de Gournay, specialists in hand-painted wallcoverings. The brand created a bespoke suite titled ‘Early Views of India’, hand-painted on Ivory Indian Tea Paper. The venue was converted into a living tableau of India’s rich cultural heritage with immersive artworks. A custom-painted silk panel was also reinterpreted by Tahiliani into a one-of-a-kind couture jacket, blending the worlds of decorative art and fashion.
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The event stood as a tribute to their respective legacies as well as a shared vision of what the future of Indian luxury could be—soulful, enduring, and timeless. In signature Tahiliani style, the designer chose not to have a celebrity showstopper, owing its show to the hotel’s legacy and design language. Without buildings and legacies like The Oberoi, New Delhi, reimagining heritage would come to a standstill. In his words, “I’ve said it time and again—craft, karigar, construction: that’s the real star. Let the work speak.”
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