Tasva at Lakmé Fashion Week 2026 turned into a birthday party. On Thursday, 15 October, couturier Tarun Tahiliani's menswear label Tasva presented its occasionwear collection at the Taj Palace in New Delhi, and actor Ali Fazal closed the show as showstopper on the day he turned 40. He walked in an ivory Lucknow-style angarkha layered with a bandhgala and an embroidered stole, then broke into a dance on the ramp with Tahiliani and the models. With the Indian wedding season around the corner, it was one of the most useful shows of the week for anyone planning groomwear. Here is what the collection looked like, the craft behind it, and how to wear the trends.
Ali Fazal's Tasva showstopper look
According to The Indian Express, Ali Fazal wore a Lucknow-style ivory angarkha layered with a bandhgala and an embroidered stole, tinted in a golden hue. The Tribune describes it as an ivory angarkha paired with a structured bandhgala ensemble. The layering kept the look classic without feeling predictable, and the soft floral embroidery gave it a lighter, more romantic feel than a heavy wedding sherwani.
Fazal clearly enjoyed it. "I absolutely adore this. I am so happy that I get to wear this. It's a beautiful combination," he said after the show, according to The Indian Express, adding that he particularly loved the outfit's floral feel and the "nice little pink vibe happening" around it.
A birthday on the ramp
The moment was especially personal for the Mirzapur actor. The Tribune reports that Fazal turned 40 on Thursday, and that designer Rimple Narula performed a traditional aarti before his walk down the runway. At the finale, he broke into a celebratory dance with Tahiliani and the models, a scene The Indian Express says suited both the wedding mood of the collection and the birthday.
Inside the Tasva collection at Lakmé Fashion Week
Tasva's show focused on making Indian occasionwear feel relevant to the modern man without losing traditional craftsmanship. "At Tasva, our approach has always been to make Indian occasion wear feel relevant to the way men dress and celebrate today," Tahiliani said, according to The Tribune. "We wanted to create a wardrobe that allows the modern groom to celebrate his heritage while expressing his own personality."
The Tribune reports that classic sherwanis were revisited with asymmetrical elements and sharp tailoring, while sleek dinner jackets and Indo-Western outfits offered alternatives for weddings and festive celebrations. Coordinated accessories and sunglasses gave the looks a modern finish.
The craft: aari, zardozi, mirror work and Lipan art
The detailing was where the collection earned its applause. Both The Tribune and The Indian Express list the techniques on show:
Aari work and zardozi embroidery for texture and shine.
Mirror work, pearls and intricate appliqué.
Three-dimensional detailing on jackets and sherwanis.
Motifs drawn from the Tree of Life, Lipan art and paisleys.
Lipan art, the traditional mud-and-mirror relief work of Kutch, is an unexpected reference for menswear, and it shows how Tasva is mining regional craft for groomwear rather than repeating the same brocade every season.
The colour palette: ivory first, then jewel tones
The Tribune describes a palette that leaned towards understated beige and ivory, complemented by blue, emerald and pink. The Indian Express notes a range that moved between ivory, lilac, salmon and jade into richer jewel tones. The ivory base let the embroidery stand out, which is why the finale lineup photographed as a wall of textured cream and gold.
How to wear the Tasva groomwear trends
If you are dressing for a wedding this season, as a groom, a brother of the bride or a guest, the show offers a clear playbook:
Swap a single heavy sherwani for layers. An angarkha under a bandhgala, finished with an embroidered stole, gives depth without bulk.
Start with ivory or beige. Neutral bases make embroidery look richer and suit day and evening functions.
Pick one accent colour. A touch of pink, lilac or jade in the embroidery or stole keeps the look from feeling flat.
Try asymmetry. An off-centre closure or drape on a sherwani looks modern while staying traditional.
Consider a dinner jacket for the sangeet or reception, worn over a kurta or a crisp shirt.
Who else walked at Lakmé Fashion Week this week?
Fazal was one of several celebrity showstoppers of the October edition. The Indian Express notes that Laapataa Ladies star Nitanshi Goel closed SV by Suneet Varma, Tejasswi Prakash walked for NIF Global's The Runway, and Gehraiyaan's Pavleen Gujral walked for Jaisalmer Crafted Bar Collectibles x Samant Chauhan. The following night, Dhurandhar's Sara Arjun made her runway debut for Anushree Reddy. The Free Press Journal lists Tasva alongside Manish Malhotra, Amit Aggarwal, Suneet Varma, Anushree Reddy, Namrata Joshipura and Samant Chauhan among the week's designers, with Manish Malhotra Luxury Pret scheduled for 17 October and AM by Amit Aggarwal closing the event on 18 October, according to The Indian Express.
FAQ
Who was the showstopper for Tasva at Lakmé Fashion Week 2026?
Actor Ali Fazal closed the Tasva by Tarun Tahiliani show on 15 October 2026, his 40th birthday.
What did Ali Fazal wear at Lakmé Fashion Week?
A Lucknow-style ivory angarkha layered with a bandhgala and an embroidered stole, with floral embroidery and a soft pink tint.
What techniques featured in Tasva's collection?
Aari work, zardozi, mirror work, pearls, appliqué and 3D detailing, with motifs inspired by the Tree of Life, Lipan art and paisleys.
More from Lakmé Fashion Week 2026
Read about Sara Arjun's runway debut for Anushree Reddy at https://thecoverissue.com/sara-arjun-lakme-fashion-week-anushree-reddy — and see how the week opened with Péro x Barbie at https://thecoverissue.com/pero-barbie-collection-lakme-fashion-week.
