Tommy Hilfiger in India, talks saris

Indian culture has inspired Tommy Hilfiger since the beginning of his career. The 63-year-old American designer confesses that his heart lies in Indian wear and that he often uses in his creations “ikkats, block prints and colours that are seen only in Jaipur”.

“I have seen amazing Indian clothes and I love traditional Indian saris and Indian wear,” Hilfiger, who reigns the fashion world despite any formal training, said in New Delhi.

The man, who has spent 30 years in the fashion industry dealing with new techniques and creating news, admits that the Indian fashion industry has been quiet for very long, but feels that now it is on the “verge of exploding”.

“I think faces like Naeem Khan are doing great internationally. Also Prabal Gurung is an incredible name and he is someone who is coming up very strong,” said the king of the runway who was sporting his trademark ‘preppy’ look dressed in a red trouser, white shirt and blue jacket. He teamed it with a pair of loafers.

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Tommy Hilfiger in India, talks saris