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New Yorker and global artisanal nomad Peter D’Ascoli travelled the world studying decorative arts for a decade. In 2006, after setting down roots in Delhi, he started Talianna Studio, developing craft-focused, luxury fabrics for interiors. Nearly a decade ago, his wife, Cecile, began experimenting with garments at the studio. Her easy bohemian vibe translated well into a collection of dresses and blouses that soon garnered the attention of modern travellers. Over the years, with the help of an in-house printing facility, they’ve enhanced their focus on designs which bring together ancient and modern craft techniques.
The label, which is available on Matches Fashion globally, on their own website, and at Le Mill in India, is now working towards several partnerships, including children's wear, accessories and a home and entertaining capsule at the end of the year. “We’ve enjoyed a great deal of exposure in the past few years thanks to our design philosophy and our sustainable approach towards small-batch production and craft focus,” says Peter.
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The collaboration with Tamara Mellon was based on the label’s New Bohemia collection. Mellon is the woman famously known for creating the global brand Jimmy Choo.
“Last year, as we were emerging from our first lockdown in Delhi, Tamara emailed me out of the blue saying that she was a big fan of our aesthetic and asked if we would be interested in collaborating on a capsule collection. I was flattered and delighted that something we make could resonate,” says Peter.