From Sewing Dreams to Cannes Spotlight : The Rise of Nancy Tyagi!

IFP SEASON 15

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Nancy Tyagi is a self taught fashion designer and creator from Baranwa Uttar Pradesh who turned her passion for stitching into a global fashion moment.

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She began by learning to stitch at home using a simple sewing machine and slowly started designing full outfits from scratch.

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Her Instagram videos recreating celebrity looks using affordable fabrics helped her gain early attention and a loyal audience.

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Nancy truly broke out in 2024 when she walked the Cannes red carpet in a self designed pink gown stitched entirely by her.

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All her 2024 Cannes looks went viral for their scale, detailing, and effort, making her a standout creator at the festival.

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Post Cannes 2024 Nancy saw massive recognition collaborations and praise from both audiences and the fashion industry.

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She returned to Cannes in 2025 with another self made couture look that instantly caught the internet’s attention.

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Her 2025 Cannes outfit became highly viral with social media buzzing about her creativity and confidence.

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Nancy Tyagi’s journey proves that talent consistency and self belief can take you from a small town to the world stage.

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