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Images: Sexy drapes by Tarun Tahiliani

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 18:00 IST

Here are glimpses from Tarun Tahiliani's off site show for Lakme Fashion Week Summer/ Resort 2013. Photographs: Uday Kuckian

Tarun Tahiliani, the high priest of Indian fashion, will not be presenting his collection at the on-going fashion week.

However, the designer behind one of the country's most coveted fashion labels, presented an offsite show last evening, in what proved to be a fitting kick-off to the Lakme India Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013.

This elegant black-on-white anarkali generated a lot of interest.

Images: Sexy drapes by Tarun Tahiliani

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Tahiliani combines vibrant colours panels in a free-flowing, seemingly simple design.

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Using materials well-suited to the Indian weather conditions, Tahiliani creates an interesting semi-formal look for men.

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Global styles with an Indian soul are the hallmark of this collection.

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Tarun Tahiliani's signature colours – ivory and black – in the floor-sweeping creation.

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The collection features a lot of easy separates, allowing you to mix and match at will.

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Tahiliani's pre-draped concept saris, which can be worn in a couple of minutes, have given this traditional Indian garment a new dimension.

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Tahiliani's love for Indian fabric and craft is evident.

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Tahiliani slips into an 'old world' mood with this creation.

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Tahiliani returns to his favourite colour palette and highlights it with asymmetrical cuts and unusual drapes.