Images: Sexy drapes by Tarun Tahiliani

Here are glimpses from Tarun Tahiliani's off site show for Lakme Fashion Week Summer/ Resort 2013. Photographs: Uday Kuckian

Tarun Tahiliani, the high priest of Indian fashion, will not be presenting his collection at the on-going fashion week.

However, the designer behind one of the country's most coveted fashion labels, presented an offsite show last evening, in what proved to be a fitting kick-off to the Lakme India Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013.

This elegant black-on-white anarkali generated a lot of interest.

Tahiliani combines vibrant colours panels in a free-flowing, seemingly simple design.

Using materials well-suited to the Indian weather conditions, Tahiliani creates an interesting semi-formal look for men.

Global styles with an Indian soul are the hallmark of this collection.

Tarun Tahiliani's signature colours – ivory and black – in the floor-sweeping creation.

The collection features a lot of easy separates, allowing you to mix and match at will.

Tahiliani's pre-draped concept saris, which can be worn in a couple of minutes, have given this traditional Indian garment a new dimension.

Tahiliani's love for Indian fabric and craft is evident.

Tahiliani slips into an 'old world' mood with this creation.

Tahiliani returns to his favourite colour palette and highlights it with asymmetrical cuts and unusual drapes.