Nancy Tyagi

Event Description

Nancy Tyagi is a self-taught Indian fashion designer, stylist, and digital content creator who achieved global recognition for handcrafting luxury couture from scratch. Hailing from a small village in Uttar Pradesh, she initially moved to Delhi for civil services preparation but pivoted to fashion during the 2020 lockdown. Documenting her journey online, she gained a massive following by showcasing how she sources affordable raw fabrics from local Delhi markets and transforms them into breathtaking high-fashion ensembles using a basic manual sewing machine.

Summary

She made international headlines at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first digital creator to walk the prestigious red carpet in a self-designed, 20-kg pink ruffled gown made from over 1,000 meters of fabric. Renowned for her incredible craftsmanship, Tyagi has since returned to Cannes with architectural floral designs, collaborated on major Bollywood styling projects, and created custom masterpieces for global icons like pop star Tyla.

Award Details

National Creators Award (2024)