Celebrated fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani’s ikat-themed uniforms for Team India at the 2024 Paris Olympics have been heavily criticised. Following the grand unveiling during the opening ceremony on the River Seine, social media was abuzz with negative comments, with many calling the designs cheap. The male athletes sported white kurta pyjamas with jackets adorned in saffron and green from the Indian flag, while the female athletes donned sarees. What was meant to be a celebratory showcase of Indian heritage has turned into a source of disappointment. Netizens have voiced their disappointment with the uniforms, criticising Tahiliani for not reflecting the country’s cultural richness. Rather than honouring the moment with pride, the designs are being perceived as a missed opportunity, resulting in significant backlash online. India at Paris Olympics 2024: Day 1 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action on July 27 With Time in IST.
India's Ceremonial Outfits for Paris Olympics 2024
This is India’s official ceremonial outfit for the 2024 #Olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/FRyqX34mJk
— Brut India (@BrutIndia) July 26, 2024
Dull and Boring
You’ve been looted @WeAreTeamIndia !! Even a newbie at NIFT would have done a better job than Tarun Tahiliani with such boring and dull looking dresses for our contingent ..!! @mansukhmandviya pic.twitter.com/gaku7CFTND
— Yo Yo Funny Singh (@moronhumor) July 26, 2024
Could Have Done Better!
India has such a rich heritage in apparel, Tarun Tahiliani really could've really done a better job. :(
Just look at the beautiful outfits of Mangolia, Czech Republic, Taiwan & Haiti, the designers have really put in effort! https://t.co/rIvKynRTD9 pic.twitter.com/bfNTXoI3KC
— ☆ (@loveartcinema) July 27, 2024
Awful
They look absolutely awful. We have the greatest textile tradition in India. Who passed this design? Who budgeted for this? https://t.co/UcZ0CCuCGh
— Tara Deshpande (@Tara_Deshpande) July 27, 2024
Is That It?
This is the best that Tarun Tahiliani could come up with? We are so used to our athletes looking so smart, normally. This feels like he phoned in the design…. pic.twitter.com/7BmjvB0ErZ
— Ajay Kamath (@ajay43) July 27, 2024
Wait What?
Wow milking #Olympics for self advertising by Tarun Tahiliani . Look at the त logos. And who puts those patchy pockets on blouse?! #OlympicGames #India #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/biBVZQizfn
— Shah (@_MrShah_) July 27, 2024
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