Ali Fazal Understood The Ivory Assignment For Tasva At Lakmē Fashion Week

At Lakmē Fashion Week, Tarun Tahiliani's menswear label made a case for Indian occasionwear that honours its craft traditions without making every groom look the same

We're all tired of seeing the same heavily embroidered sherwanis in predictable jewel-toned ensembles. But at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, Tasva by Tarun Tahiliani tried to make a case for grooms to dress up with a little more personality, sending Ali Fazal down the runway in an ivory look that had many details and unique elements that we loved.

Fazal wore an embroidered long jacket over a wrap-style ensemble, with a patterned ivory-and-gold drape falling over one shoulder. Very royal-esque. White fitted trousers and gold juttis completed the look. While ivory has been somewhat of a staple in the Indian wedding circuit, the cut and drape of Fazal's ensemble took the look beyond its colour.

And the evening didn't end at just sherwanis. Tasva's latest collection approaches Indian occasionwear as a wardrobe rather than a one-outfit solution. The runway had both classic sherwanis and sharp dinner jackets, a perfect mix of contemporary Indo-Western ensembles, with asymmetrical details and cleaner proportions bringing a modern edge to familiar dressing styles. All in all, the idea was not to take away the larger-than-life approach to Indian menswear but to make it slightly more personal and fun. For grooms who want the richness of traditional dressing without feeling confined by convention, the collection offers a few different ways to get there.

Fazal's look captured that balance particularly well. The long jacket gave the ensemble structure, the drape introduced a more fluid element, and the gold footwear stopped the ivory palette from feeling too done and dusted. He was also accompanied by Rimple (of Rimple and Harpreet) on the runway.

The Craft Is In The Details

The collection's visual language draws from several Indian art traditions, including the Tree of Life, Lipan Art and paisley motifs, alongside the play of light. Floral, fluid and geometric patterns find their way into the garments, giving the embroidery a narrative beyond decoration. You could also see Aari work, Zardozi and mirror work feature alongside appliqué, pearl embellishments and three-dimensional detailing, which brought more texture to the garments. Gazal's ivory ensemble made the case for understated occasionwear but the collection's palette moved well beyond neutrals. Soft shades of lilac, salmon and jade also made appearances, lending themselves to daytime functions, while deeper jewel tones and brighter accents (for everyone, right from groomsmen to fathers of the bride/groom) brought more energy to cocktail parties and mehndi celebrations.

Speaking about the collection, Tarun Tahiliani said, "At Tasva, our approach has always been to make Indian

occasionwear feel relevant to the way men dress and celebrate today. This collection brings together the beauty

of traditional craftsmanship with a more contemporary understanding of silhouette, comfort and individuality.

From the intricate embroidery techniques to the modern interpretation of classic sherwanis and tailoring, every

element reflects our belief that tradition should continue to evolve. We wanted to create a wardrobe that allows

the modern groom to celebrate his heritage while expressing his own personality."