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Gaurav Gupta
Born (1979-01-17) 17 January 1979 (age 45)
New Delhi, Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
EducationNational Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Central Saint Martins
Occupation Fashion design
Known for Haute couture
LabelGaurav Gupta

Gaurav Gupta (born 17 January 1979) is an Indian Fashion designer and Couturier from Delhi. He is widely known for his works in Bollywood, Hollywood, television and his revolutionary international brand of couture and experiential space design.[1][2]

Notable Works

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Having worked with Hussein Chalayan, Gaurav debuted his eponymous label at India Fashion Week in 2006. Besides the women’s prêt-a-porter line, Gaurav Gupta has ventured into couture, womenswear and menswear.[3]

Gaurav Gupta was one of the faces of Behind The Mask, a multi-platform initiative launched by Vogue and GQ.[4]

In 2004, Gaurav Gupta entered into the Indian fashions and known as the couture designer.

Gupta's signature to the Indian bridal space, the sari gown first appeared at the Delhi Couture Week 2010.[5]

His shows have pioneered collaborations with light design, sculptures, immersive theatre and experiential poetry.[6]

In 2020, Gaurav opened the The First-Ever Digital India Couture Week, "Name Is Love". A show about Love: love for self, love for all genders, love for all body shapes and love for all ethnicities.[7][8]

Bollywood

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Gaurav's sculptural couture gowns has walked the red carpets of the Emmys and Golden Globes besides dressing eminent artists in music, cinema, fashion and art around the world.[9] A few of them include Bollywood actresses like Deepika Padukone,[10] Lisa Haydon, Jacqueline Fernandez,[11][12] Priyanka Chopra,[13] Sonam Kapoor,[14] Aditi Rao Hydari,[15] Kareena Kapoor Khan,[16] Sara Ali Khan,[17] Saif Ali Khan[18] and Aishwarya Rai.[19]Gaurav’s installation ‘Tunnel of Infinity’ was a part of Santati, a travelling art exhibition commemorating 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi, which opened at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai.[20] He was also the exclusive designer to collaborate with Vogue and IBM to create India’s first garment based on Artificial Intelligence.[21]

International Crossover

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Gaurav has worked with some of the biggest names in the international fashion scenario[22] and revolutionized the international Red carpet with the fierce Lady Victoria Hervey,[23] Hussein Chalayan, Stella McCartney[24][25] new-age rapper Saweetie,[26][27] former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo,[28][29] Nicole Scherzinger,[30]Nana Akua Addo[31] and Gigi Gorgeous.[32]

Gaurav Gupta Man became a reality in 2018 with an opening show in collaboration with GQ India. That includes actors Ranveer Singh, Ayushman Khurana, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra, film director Karan Johar, rapper Wyclef Jean and the Latin boy band CNCO.[33][34][35]

He was also invited to showcase at London’s Animal Ball 2019, hosted by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.[36][37]

Awards and Honors

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Gupta has been awarded Breakthrough Designer on several occasions. His graduate collection was awarded ‘The Future of Couture’ trophy at Altaroma Altamoda, Rome Couture Fashion Week in July 2006 and ‘The Roots of Creativity’ title at the Mittelmoda Fashion awards.[38]

  • Designer Of The Year- Menswear, Vogue; Power List, 2019[39]
  • Lexus Ecopolitan: Designer of the Year, GQ Men Of The Year Awards, 2019[40]
  • HELLO! Hall Of Fame Awards 2019 for Excellence in Fashion[41][42]
  • GQ Style Awards, 2018[43]
  • Breakthrough Designer of the Year, Lycra MTV Style Awards 2006[45]
  • Debutant of the Year, Zoom Glam Awards, 2006[46]
  • Jury member, Mittlemoda Fashion Awards, Milan, 2005[47]
  • Future of Couture’ Trophy at AltaRoma Altamoda, Rome Couture Fashion Week, 2003[48]

References

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  1. ^ "Kareena Kapoor closes Lakme Fashion Week in Gaurav Gupta's creation". The Economic Times.
  2. ^ "Gaurav Gupta now stuns us with diamonds". The New Indian Express.
  3. ^ "GAURAV GUPTA". Hindustan Times. 2006-08-25.
  4. ^ Talwar, Shikha. "This is how designer extraordinaire Gaurav Gupta has been spending time indoors". GQ India.
  5. ^ "'Delhi Couture Week 2010". Timescontent.
  6. ^ "Gaurav Gupta and Klove Studio just created the wildest couture collaboration". ELLE DECOR.
  7. ^ Khanna, Priyanka. "Gaurav Gupta opens India Couture Week 2020, celebrating love". Vogue India.
  8. ^ "First-ever Digital edition of FDCI India Couture Week 2020 in association with Hindustan Times". FDCI.
  9. ^ "Defining line of couture is becoming bigger, more diverse: Gaurav Gupta". Zee News. 2018-10-25.
  10. ^ "Chitting Hui Hai? Deepika Wears Gown Similar To Kylie's Met Gala Dress". iDiva. 2019-09-20.
  11. ^ Chablani, Nitya. "13 Gaurav Gupta dresses Bollywood loves". Vogue India.
  12. ^ "We played 'Never Have I Ever' with our November cover star Jacqueline Fernandez". Elle India.
  13. ^ Staff, Vogue. "Priyanka Chopra in Gaurav Gupta". Vogue India.
  14. ^ "Sanju trailer launch: Sonam Kapoor shows an interesting way to style a sari with a pleated cape". The Indian Express. 2018-05-30.
  15. ^ "Gaurav Gupta & Aditi Rao Hydari on Their Allegiance to Their Craft". www.telegraphindia.com.
  16. ^ "Designer Gaurav Gupta to give dramatic look to Kareena Kapoor Khan". The Indian Express. 2015-08-21.
  17. ^ "Sara Ali Khan's white gown from the IIFA awards is perfect for a wedding". Vogue India. 2019-09-19.
  18. ^ "Saif Ali Khan lucky to have me in his life: Kareena Kapoor". Hindustan Times. 2015-08-31.
  19. ^ "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's shimmer gown is a beauty but she manages to ruin the look; here's how". The Indian Express. 2017-08-18.
  20. ^ "Shalini Passi in Conversation with Avant-Garde Designer Gaurav Gupta". www.mashindia.com.
  21. ^ Vaidya, Rujuta. "Get a closer look at Gaurav Gupta and IBM Watson's cognitive sari gown". Vogue India.
  22. ^ "Charity fashion show @ Turkish embassy". IndiaTimes.
  23. ^ Staff, Vogue. "Lady Victoria Hervey in Gaurav Gupta Couture 2013". Vogue India.
  24. ^ Kadam, Prachi (2010-08-15). "I want to change the face of sarees: Gaurav Gupta". DNA India.
  25. ^ Shah, Shalini (2011-05-27). "He of the dapper drapes". The Hindu.
  26. ^ "Saweetie in Gaurav Gupta". Go Fug Yourself. 2020-01-27.
  27. ^ Limited, Alamy. "Rapper Saweetie wearing a Gaurav Gupta gown". Alamy.
  28. ^ Charles, Marissa (2019-12-09). "Miss Universe: Olivia Culpo Channels Disney's Princess Belle In Gorgeous Yellow Ruffled Gown". Hollywood Life.
  29. ^ "Style Icon: Olivia Culpo | Sparkles and Shoes Fashion Blog". Sparkles and Shoes. 2021-01-25.
  30. ^ "Defining Line of Couture is Becoming Bigger, More Diverse: Gaurav Gupta". www.news18.com. 2018-10-25.
  31. ^ "If Nana Akua Addo's #AMVCA7 Look Isn't The Epitome of Stellar Red Carpet Glamour, We Don't Know What Is". BN Style. 2020-03-14.
  32. ^ "Cover Stars Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik Are Destroying Your Expectations". www.out.com. 2020-07-28.
  33. ^ "GQ India Style Awards 2018: Akshay Kumar is GQ Legend; Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt win Most Stylish Man, Woman". The Indian Express. 2018-04-02.
  34. ^ "Gaurav Gupta - Designer Bridal Wear - Vogue Wedding Show 2018". Vogue India.
  35. ^ Staff, G. Q. "How to cop the Ranveer Singh floral suit style". GQ India.
  36. ^ "Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Anita Dongre and Gaurav Gupta designed masks for Prince Charles and Camilla | TheStyle.World". TheStyle.World | Fashion | Food |Travel |Lifestyle.
  37. ^ Gandhi, Shweta. "Indian designers show their support for wildlife at The Animal Ball 2019". Vogue India.
  38. ^ Dadyburjor, Farhad J. (2006-03-01). "Getting To Know...Gaurav Gupta". DNA India.
  39. ^ Sansare, Madhura. "Presenting the winners: Vogue X Nykaa Fashion: The Power List 2019". Vogue India.
  40. ^ Pareek, Shabdita. "GQ Awards: All the winners from the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019". GQ India.
  41. ^ "Hello! Hall Of Fame Awards 2019: Photos and the complete winners list - Times of India". The Times of India.
  42. ^ "Presenting all the Winners of Hello Hall of Fame Awards 2019". filmfare.com.
  43. ^ Staff, G. Q. "GQ Style Awards 2018 - Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Rohit Sharma". GQ India.
  44. ^ "Elle Style Awards 2017: Gaurav Gupta on how his couture has evolved". Elle India.
  45. ^ "They will rock 2009". Hindustan Times. 2009-01-10.
  46. ^ Vyas, Shuchi. "The Tuscan Verve Zoom Glam Awards '06 presented". The Economic Times.
  47. ^ "mittelmoda-the-fashion-award-mittelmoda-the-fashion-award". yumpu.com.
  48. ^ March 10, Ekta Alreja. "Fashion forward men". India Today.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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