Nancy Tyagi’s fashion secrets EXPOSED? Netizens accuse her over design credits AGAIN

After finding herself in the middle of a heated debate at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, fashion influencer Nancy Tyagi is once again under fire, this time for allegedly wearing an uncredited outfit at the Vivienne Westwood showcase in Mumbai. Redditors are now digging deeper into the influencer’s self-stitched fashion claims, and the latest revelations suggest the controversy is far from over.

In a Reddit thread that’s rapidly gaining traction, users shared images of Nancy Tyagi attending the Vivienne Westwood show in Mumbai, pointing out how her elaborate outfit appeared to be sourced, yet again, from a local Mumbai fashion store, The Source Bombay. The ensemble in question featured a dramatic white-feathered upper hem, floral and leafy vein embellishments cascading from shoulder to waist, and a ballooned satin mini skirt with a flowing trail.

Redditors Spot the Similarities Again

A Reddit user posted, “So the CANNES dress was not the only one, here comes another sourced feather top from The Source Bombay. Miss Nancy Tyagi was spotted wearing it at the Vivienne Westwood show in Bombay and was uncredited as usual, claimed to be designed by herself. Okayyyy gurllllll you are a legit player. Don’t know how many more will be coming up.”

Adding more fuel to the fire, users shared screenshots of messages allegedly exchanged with The Source Bombay, which confirmed that the outfit was indeed purchased by Nancy. What caught even more attention was that her Instagram post, which initially included hashtags like #selfmade and #selfdesigned, now no longer features those tags, raising eyebrows about a possible quiet backtrack after the controversy started blowing up.

Neha Bhasin’s Explosive Claims Post-Cannes

This incident closely follows another high-profile accusation made by singer Neha Bhasin, who publicly called out Nancy after the influencer’s appearance at the Cannes red carpet earlier this month. Nancy had claimed that the beige corset mini dress she wore for her second appearance at the prestigious film festival was self-stitched and took over a month to create. However, Neha Bhasin was quick to spot similarities between Nancy’s outfit and one she had previously worn during a performance.

Taking to her Instagram Stories, Neha posted a side-by-side collage of the two outfits with the caption "Same Same", clearly suggesting duplication. In another story, she wrote, “This corset looks too familiar, hmmmm. Just wondering.” She later followed up with a screengrab from The Source Bombay’s Instagram featuring the same outfit, concluding with, “I rest my case.”

The Source Bombay Speaks Out

Confirming Neha’s claims, Surbhi Gupta, founder and stylist at The Source Bombay, spoke with The Free Press Journal, stating, “Nancy claims she stitched it herself and all of that, but she bought it from us. She got it from our Mumbai store. We don’t have any problem. She purchased it, so she's free to do what she wants with it. But it is our design.”

Gupta clarified that there was no collaboration or design agreement involved, Nancy had simply purchased the outfit for Rs 25,000 and claimed it was her own creation. She added, “The cape she wore doesn't belong to me, that's something she seems to have made herself, I guess.”

Nancy Tyagi has built a strong following for her DIY fashion skills, often recreating celebrity-inspired looks using basic materials. Her charm lies in her relatability. Many fans admire how she went from stitching clothes in her small-town home to walking the Cannes red carpet. Her story, filled with hard work and viral fashion reels, has been celebrated across social media platforms, with millions hailing her as a fresh face of sustainable, creative fashion.

But now, with two back-to-back accusations questioning her authenticity, Nancy's credibility as a “self-made” designer is taking a hit. While her fans are still standing by her, critics argue that transparency and crediting original creators are essential especially when one’s brand is built on the premise of originality.

One thing is certain: Nancy Tyagi remains one of the most talked-about names in Indian fashion right now. And as her influence grows, so will the spotlight and the expectations.