First Look: Siddartha Tytler Takes Us Through His 2025 Couture Collection, TRIFECTA

It’s that time of the year again, Couture Week season is about to take over the capital, New Delhi. And setting the stage in signature style is none other than Siddartha Tytler. Known for his bold aesthetics, architectural silhouettes, theatrical drama, and unapologetic embrace of decadence, the designer is all set to unveil his 2025 couture line, TRIFECTA, with a standalone showcase in the city.

This season is particularly special for Tytler as he marks a major milestone—25 years in the fashion industry. The collection is a tribute to his 24-year journey, and it takes inspiration from the idea of the Holy Trinity—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Unfolding in three acts, each act represents a different phase of Tytler’s design journey, highlighting themes of light, indulgence, and celebration.

Known for his mastery of corsetry, sculptural shapes, and meticulous structure, Tytler takes a reflective turn this time, revisiting and reimagining standout moments from his past collections dating back to 2001. Staying true to the brand’s signature style of high glamour and innovation, TRIFECTA brings back key elements from his past collections and gives them a fresh, modern twist. The result is a showcase that feels both nostalgic and new.

From designing ‘Husn’, inspired by Mughal courtesans, to last year’s dark and edgy collection based on Roman emperor Caligula, Tytler has always loved telling stories through fashion. Now, just before the big reveal, he speaks to The Style List about what makes TRIFECTA so special.

About The Collection

Take us through your collection and why the name TRIFECTA?

TRIFECTA commemorates 24 years of my design journey. The name itself is drawn from the concept of the perfect three—symbolising the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. The collection unfolds in three acts: Light Ritual, Midnight Pulse, and Spirit Reclaimed—each representing a distinct phase in the evolution of the brand. It felt like the right time to present a standalone show that served as both a retrospective and a reinvention: a way to look back on what has shaped us and look ahead to what’s next.

You’ve drawn from your past collections since 2001. How did you decide what to bring back, and how did you reinvent it for today’s world?

We picked motifs and techniques which are so old that many people don’t even remember them, then we reworked them into something today’s clients would desire. Around 60–70% of the collection is a reinterpretation from the archives, while 20–30% comprises entirely new creations. Nothing is an exact replica; everything has been reimagined to feel fresh, relevant, and exciting.

Each act of TRIFECTA explores a different emotion: light, indulgence, and celebration. How did you translate these into fabric, silhouette, and detailing?

The first act, Light Ritual, reflects the lighter, more experimental side of the brand’s early years—you’ll see a palette of ivories and ethereal fabrics. Midnight Pulse is all about structured blacks and the dark, macabre elements that have come to define our work over the last decade. Spirit Reclaimed brings back colour and playfulness reminiscent of our collections between 2004 and 2013. Each emotion shaped the mood, colours, textures, and forms of the garments.

The Bride and Groom

How do you envision the 2025 bride and groom?

Today’s bride and groom are incredibly well-informed. Thanks to social media, they know exactly what they want. Couture has become more streamlined and collaborative, see the 2025 bride embracing a mix of nostalgia and reinvention – pieces that feel archival but look contemporary, rich in craftsmanship, with high-octane glamour and individuality.

What do you think today’s bride wants from her wedding look, and how does TRIFECTA answer that?

She wants a look that feels like a conversation between her vision and the designer’s aesthetic—something personal, dramatic, and rooted in craftsmanship. TRIFECTA does exactly that by bringing back motifs and techniques from the last two decades and updating them to feel fresh and relevant. It lets brides feel part of a story that is both historic and very modern.

Tytler's Signature Details

A material, colour or technique you especially enjoyed working with?

I’ve always loved sequins, appliqué, and crystal work—they’re embedded in the DNA of my brand. For TRIFECTA, we pushed these elements further. For instance, we transformed traditional aari embroidery into Lucknowi so seamlessly that you can’t tell the difference. It’s been an exciting challenge to evolve these techniques while staying true to what we do best.

Corsetry and structure are your USP. Can we expect new silhouettes this time?

Corsetry and structure are at the core of my aesthetic. I studied them in depth at FIT New York—they are simply part of who I am as a designer. For TRIFECTA, we’ve updated these signatures in new ways, elevating the crystal and appliqué work, modernising the silhouettes, and experimenting with proportions. The architectural corsetry remains, but now it's reinterpreted with contemporary detail.

Couture today is loud. What’s your take: more drama or more detail?

I don’t think I could ever move away from maximalism. For me, it’s always been about drama and detail coexisting. I love opulence, grandeur, and making every piece feel like a fantasy. A minimal collection just wouldn’t feel authentic to who I am.

The Journey and Looking Ahead

You’ve been designing for 24 years. What’s one signature you’ll never retire? 

I will never let go of corsetry and structure—they are the backbone of my brand. So is the high glamour that comes with crystal work, appliqué, and sequins. These elements have defined my collections from the very beginning.

With 25 years around the corner, what have been the biggest lessons and the biggest risks you’ve taken in your design journey?

Over the years, I’ve learnt that you are only as good as your team and that staying true to your DNA, while evolving, is essential. The biggest risk is always reinvention: taking something old and trusting your instinct to make it feel new again. The past 24 years have been a rollercoaster—amazing clients, challenging clients, unforgettable highs, and tough lessons. But those are the very things that shape you as a designer and as a human being.

What does the next chapter after TRIFECTA look like for Siddartha Tytler? Will we see new directions, new categories, or new stories?

Honestly, I don't know where the journey will go, I don’t plan years ahead, I plan for the next collection. But you can be sure of this: you will see something entirely new and different. We are going to keep pushing boundaries and surprising everyone.

Bollywood’s very own Vedang Raina brought the house down as the showstopper, closing the show in a striking couture look that perfectly captured the collection’s vibe—youthful, bold, and totally magnetic.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get better, the runway turned into a throwback dream.

Fashion’s golden era came alive with the return of OG supermodels Bhawna Sharma, Sheetal Mallar, and Pia Trivedi—serving up serious nostalgia and reminding us why they were, and still are, absolute runway royalty.