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This is an archive article published on October 26, 2003

8216;I8217;ve Doubled Production8217;

Your jewelled tees Tarun Tahiliani lookalikes put you in a spot. What8217;s your side? That8217;s for you to answer. It8217;s been crea...

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  • Your jewelled tees Tarun Tahiliani lookalikes put you in a spot. What8217;s your side?

    That8217;s for you to answer. It8217;s been created by the media. We need to understand the difference between a copy and a trend. Like the kurti, printed and jewelled T-shirts are hot. They8217;re everywhere, even at Fashion Street for Rs 50!

  • So, are you going to pull back your stock?

    In fact, I8217;ve doubled the production.

  • Who inspires you?
    Lots of people8212;Ralph Lauren for his business acumen, Valentino for his quiet elegance and Armani for simplicity. I also admire Indian designers for keeping the fashion industry going with zero influx of a foreign label.
  • This year with your lycra tops, you8217;ve gotten younger. Is there a new JJ in town?
    My pret line, Studio Valaya, is a watered down version of the couture line. While I can have grandeur with couture, with Studio Valaya I have fun.
  • What8217;s a straight man like you doing in an industry that8217;s largely gay?
    I wish someone had asked me that 16 years ago when I started out! Ten per cent of designers are straight, I8217;m happy to be in that group.

    But in my community that8217;s a given.

  • Tell us someone you want to dress?
    Madonna. I love how she can evolve and shock us every few months.
  • And undress?
    In my profession, I8217;m always undressing women.

    It means nothing to me.

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