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Anand Kabra Revisits Deccan Heritage With Taramati II
Anand Kabra is a fashion designer who began working in 2006.
He says his design ideas have become clearer over the past 20 years.
His new collection is called Taramati II.
It is inspired by the Deccan, its buildings, clothing and the story of Taramati.
Instead of copying his older designs, he changed them for how people live today.
The clothes use shape, color and movement to show feelings such as longing, freedom and desire.
Kabra also redesigned an older outfit for actor Aditi Rao Hydari.
He says he prefers his clothes to be known for their design rather than for celebrity publicity.
He expects people to want clothing that can be worn in several different ways.
Anand Kabra marked two decades since his 2006 debut by reflecting on his evolving design identity.
His latest collection, Taramati II, reinterprets his 2013 Taramati collection through contemporary silhouettes, craft and construction.
The collection draws on the history and legend of Taramati, expressing emotions such as longing, freedom, restraint and desire.
Kabra reimagined an archival piece from the original collection for Aditi Rao Hydari, citing her connection to Hyderabad and the Deccan.
He expects versatile separates, layering, strong textiles and craftsmanship to gain importance during the upcoming wedding season.
- Who
- Designer Anand Kabra, with Aditi Rao Hydari connected to the story through a reimagined archival garment.
- What
- Kabra discussed his two-decade career and introduced Taramati II, a contemporary reinterpretation of his 2013 Taramati collection.
- Where
- The collection draws on Hyderabad and the wider Deccan, including their history, architecture, costume and cultural references.
- When
- Kabra debuted in 2006; Taramati II revisits the original collection 13 years after its 2013 release.
- Why
- Kabra wanted to reassess earlier references and express their emotions and ideas through clothing suited to contemporary lifestyles.
Key facts
- Designer
- Anand Kabra
- Career debut
- 2006
- Original collection
- Taramati, released in 2013
- Latest collection
- Taramati II
- Main inspiration
- The Deccan, Taramati’s story, architecture, costume and related emotions
- Aditi Rao Hydari
- Wore a reimagined piece from the original Taramati collection for her wedding
- Upcoming trends
- Separates, layering, versatile pieces, textiles, craft and construction
Quotes
Anand Kabra
Indian fashion designer discussing his label’s creative direction
“And Aditi wearing it felt particularly appropriate because of her own connection to Hyderabad and the Deccan.”
indianexpress.com
“Taramati II is not a recreation of the 2013 collection. It continues a conversation I began then.”
indianexpress.com
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