Reimagining Indian Luxury
By Seema Dhawan
A home, Karan Torani believes, should do more than offer comfort—it should tell a story. It should hold memories, celebrate heritage and reflect the personality of the people who inhabit it. That philosophy takes on a new dimension with his first-ever home décor collaboration with myTrident, unveiled at Bharat Tex 2026. Inspired by the event’s overarching theme, Expression of Living, the collection transforms everyday home textiles into meaningful design pieces that celebrate identity, emotion and the enduring beauty of Indian craftsmanship.
For a designer celebrated for turning nostalgia into couture, the transition from fashion to home décor feels less like a departure and more like a natural evolution. Torani’s collections have always been rooted in stories—of family, forgotten traditions, old neighbourhoods and the quiet poetry of everyday life. With myTrident, he extends that same storytelling beyond the wardrobe and into the spaces people return to every day, creating interiors that feel as personal as the memories they preserve.
At the heart of the collaboration is Torani’s belief that Indian homes deserve to embrace the same vibrancy that defines the country’s culture. “We’ve always been a maximal country,” he says. “We’ve celebrated ourselves with colour, magic and celebration. Our homes were never supposed to become quiet and minimal.” It is a sentiment that runs through every thread of the collection, challenging the idea that contemporary luxury must always be muted. Instead, Torani celebrates the richness, warmth and layered beauty that have long defined Indian living.
Each collection unfolds like a chapter from a cherished family album. Jharokha-e-Juloos captures the exuberance of India’s festive processions in a joyous celebration of colour and movement. Chattri Aur Chhaon revisits heirloom chintz, shaded verandas and childhood afternoons steeped in nostalgia. Jashn-e-Dil pays tribute to the vibrant visual language of Indian truck art and wedding processions—a deeply personal reference to Torani’s upbringing, with his father working in the wedding décor business. Yaadon Ka Pitara and Naani Ghar honour slow living, treasured family rituals and generational memories, while Raat Shabnami evokes moonlit mehfils, soulful ghazals and the timeless romance that has long inspired Indian art and culture.
What makes the collection especially compelling is its authenticity. Every motif carries a lived experience. Torani speaks fondly of his grandmother’s chintz saris, the Chanderi textiles she collected, the dazzling colours of Delhi’s Ramleela processions and the joyous chaos of Indian weddings that shaped his childhood. These are not borrowed references or passing inspirations; they are fragments of his own life, carefully translated into textiles that invite others to create memories of their own.
His design philosophy is equally reflective of a new generation of Indian creatives—globally aware yet deeply rooted. Comfortable navigating international design conversations while remaining connected to India’s cultural landscape, Torani refuses to see tradition and modernity as opposing forces. Instead, they coexist effortlessly throughout the collection. Bold maximalist prints sit comfortably alongside understated classics, ensuring the collection speaks to diverse tastes while remaining unmistakably Indian.
For Torani, designing for the home carries a different emotional responsibility than designing fashion. Clothing accompanies moments; a home accompanies life itself. The bed we return to every evening, the table around which conversations unfold, the linens that become part of our daily rituals—these objects quietly shape the way we experience comfort and belonging. Beautiful surroundings, he believes, have the power to elevate everyday living, bringing warmth, creativity and joy into ordinary moments.
This collaboration also signals an exciting new chapter for both Torani and myTrident. It demonstrates how home textiles can transcend functionality to become collectible design pieces—objects that celebrate craftsmanship while carrying emotional significance. Rather than following fleeting trends, the collection encourages homeowners to embrace spaces that feel deeply personal, layered with stories, memories and cultural pride.