Taarini Anand
A fresh luxury menswear label on the block, Taarini Anand could play on both ends of the spectrum, on one hand of visual language could be a riot of maximalism while the other could lean into clean lines, sharp tailoring and subtle material play . Debuting with a knitwear collection in 2022 as a part of the founder taarini’s graduation project the label is shaped by skills passed down through generations, an upbringing between Delhi and Bombay, and exposure to Europe during Tarini’s education in Milan.
Debuting with a knitwear collection in 2022, as a part of her graduation project, the 4-piece edition was titled, ‘The Overlooked Horrors of Labyrinths and Unrequited Love’ for Spring/Summer 2023. It featured boxy, angular silhouettes and a bold explosion of colour. Paired with bold, unconventional patterns seldom seen in menswear, the label quickly drew attention. What's notable here is Taarini’s concept to lend form and shape to what’s often difficult to express. Emotions, memories, and unspoken thoughts found their way into her designs, with clothing serving as a language beyond words This particular collection drew from the offbeat charm of 1980s Horror Film II by Wallows, a track that moves between humour, romance, and a quiet sense of unease. Visually, it finds a mirror in The Shining (1980), with its saturated frames and eerie stillness. That tension plays out in bold prints layered with knits, jacquards, and woven textures. Silhouettes are cropped, oversized, a little offbeat by design, leaning into the discomfort the song sits with. A few standout pieces from this collection even found their way onto celebrities,not just for their daring design, but for the unapologetic sense of joy that radiated through every piece.
In contrast to this unapologetically avant-garde spirit, the collection that officially launched the brand in 2025 exhibits a more nuanced take on menswear, titled, ‘On the Lookout for Home, I Found Wine, Priests and Heartbreak, Of Course’. Without letting go of its experimental roots it introduces thoughtful structural shifts in its range of jackets, wide-legged and pleated trousers, shorts and vests. A quick glimpse of its visual language can be found in pieces like the Confetti Jacket. This standout is adorned with custom ceramic beads, an unusual choice for fasteners, hand-stitched in irregular patterns on a beige twill wool base. The Inferno Sweater also commands attention, created on a hand-knit wool foundation with crochet cords that flow freely from front to back, inspired by the natural movement of messy locks. This collection is rooted in the art movements of Delhi Silsila and the Bombay Art School, this collection explores contrast through memory, material, and movement. Childhood Sundays in Delhi appear in brass and wooden beads, while Bombay’s hazy nostalgia surfaces in fluid forms and muted tones. Inspired by works like A Head of a Gosain and The Extinguished Flame, the pieces move between past and present, structure and softness. Ceramic buttons meet hand-knits, stripes are reimagined with beading and tassels, somewhat a quiet balance between dualities.
In a category, especially menswear, where designers have traditionally had to innovate within a narrower framework to remain commercially viable, Taarini Anand’s free-spirited perspective feels especially refreshing, particularly through textures, bold colours and softer shapes that rewrite the vocabulary of how clothing has historically defined masculinity.
