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'''Gaurav Gupta''' is an avant-garde Indian couturier.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Garcia |first=Sandra E. |date=2023-03-16 |title=The Designer Whose Swoops, Whorls and Waves Ruled the Red Carpet |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/16/us/gaurav-gupta-fashion-designer.html |access-date=2023-10-21 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Gaurav Gupta celebrates 15 years ICW2019 {{!}} Femina.in |url=https://www.femina.in/trending/in-the-news/gaurav-gupta-celebrates-15-years-at-icw2019-130202.html |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=www.femina.in |language=en}}</ref> Gupta's work has been featured in events such Paris Haute Couture Week<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |last=Desk |first=The Styles |date=6 Dec 2023 |title=Styles's 71 Most Stylish 'People' of 2023 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/style/best-dressed-people-2023.html |work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref><ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Portee |first=Allyson |title=Gaurav Gupta Stuns In His SS23 Couture Collection During Haute Couture Week |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/allysonportee/2023/01/27/gaurav-gupta-stuns-in-his-ss23-couture-collection-during-haute-couture-week/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":16" /><ref name=":17">{{Cite web |title=Gaurav Gupta's Panther Prowls in Paris |url=https://www.thevoiceoffashion.com/centrestage/reviews/gaurav-guptas-panther-prowls-in-paris-5569 |access-date=2024-01-23 |website=www.thevoiceoffashion.com |language=en}}</ref> (on invitation of [[Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode]]).<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Makhija |first=Vinita |date=2022-12-23 |title=Gaurav Gupta's bringing his brand's DNA and surreal themes to Paris Haute Couture Week |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/fashion/gaurav-guptas-bringing-his-brands-dna-and-surreal-themes-to-haute-couture-week-in-paris/article66295699.ece |access-date=2023-10-21 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":18">{{Cite news |title=International celebs who wore Indian designer Gaurav Gupta |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/celeb-style/international-celebs-who-wore-indian-designer-gaurav-gupta/photostory/97768527.cms |access-date=2024-01-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> His work is characterized by his origami style<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-31 |title=Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2019: Designer Gaurav Gupta gave a theatrical opening |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/lakme-fashion-week-summer-resort-designer-gaurav-gupta-collection-5561900/ |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> sculptural style patterns with pleating and lifting.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |date=2022-04-06 |title=Gaurav Gupta on being a culturalist, and designing red carpet gowns for Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Jennifer Hudson|url=https://www.firstpost.com/art-and-culture/gaurav-gupta-on-being-a-culturalist-and-designing-red-carpet-gowns-for-megan-thee-stallion-cardi-b-jennifer-hudson-10520311.html |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Richford |first=Rhonda |date=2023-01-26 |title=Gaurav Gupta Couture Spring 2023 |url=https://wwd.com/runway/spring-couture-2023/paris/gaurav-gupta/review/ |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}</ref> Gupta is known to use traditional Indian embroidery techniques like zardozi, nakshi and dabka and borrow abstract patterns from nature.<ref name=":7" /> He is the third Indian designer to present at the couture week, following [[Rahul Mishra]] (who has consistently showcased since 2020) and Vaishali S (in 2021).<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":17" />

== Early life and career ==
Gupta grew up in New Delhi.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |title=How Gaurav Gupta Became India's Buzziest Couturier |language=en |work=Fashionista |url=https://fashionista.com/2023/04/gaurav-gupta-couture-designer-interview |access-date=2023-10-21}}</ref> His family owned a steel business.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Rubina A. |date=2023-02-23 |title=Couturier Gaurav Gupta on Bringing About Cultural Collaboration |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/couturier-gaurav-gupta-shunya-collection-paris-haute-couture-week-cardi-b/ |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=Rolling Stone India |language=en-US}}</ref> He graduated from the [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]] in 2000 and from [[Central Saint Martins]] in 2003.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2023-07-08 |title=Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture? |url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/opinions/fashion-week/why-does-fashion-need-haute-couture/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=The Business of Fashion |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{Cite web |date=2019-06-06 |title=Gaurav Gupta on being bullied for his sexuality, and how fashion gave him a voice |url=https://www.vogue.in/fashion/content/pride-month-designer-gaurav-gupta-on-being-bullied-for-homosexuality-and-how-fashion-gave-him-a-voice |access-date=2024-01-23 |website=Vogue India |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name=":21">{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Rubina A. |date=2023-03-03 |title=Gaurav Gupta Couture Artistry: Why Global Music Superstars Love The Indian Designer |url=https://www.mansworldindia.com/style-luxury/fashion/gaurav-guptas-couture-artistry-fashion-style-news/ |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=Man's World India |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":22" /> He then worked with [[Hussein Chalayan|Hussein Chalaya.]]<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Gaurav Gupta {{!}} BoF 500 {{!}} The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry |url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/gaurav-gupta |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=The Business of Fashion |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":10" /> He started his label, with his own name in 2005<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tse |first=Samantha |date=2023-01-28 |title=Indian fashion designer Gaurav Gupta makes his Paris Haute Couture Week debut |url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/gaurav-gupta-paris-haute-couture-week/index.html |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-06 |title=Gaurav Gupta on being a culturalist, and designing red carpet gowns for Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Jennifer Hudson|url=https://www.firstpost.com/art-and-culture/gaurav-gupta-on-being-a-culturalist-and-designing-red-carpet-gowns-for-megan-thee-stallion-cardi-b-jennifer-hudson-10520311.html |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":11" /> with his brother as co-director.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-20 |title=Gaurav Gupta redefines Indian fashion on the global stage |url=https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/fashion/gaurav-gupta-redefines-indian-fashion-on-the-global-stage |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=Vogue Business |language=en-US}}</ref> However the label was properly launched only in 2006, since Gupta went to Istanbul to work as an art director in [[Istanbul]] for a company.<ref name=":3" />

Gupta's business model consists of both e-tail business and brick-mortar stores in [[Delhi]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Kolkata]]<ref name=":23">{{Cite web |date=2019-08-10 |title=Gaurav Gupta: 'I wanted to come up with a new aesthetic in jewellery' |url=https://lifestyle.livemint.com//news/talking-point/gaurav-gupta-i-wanted-to-come-up-with-a-new-aesthetic-in-jewellery-111641453467157.html |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Mintlounge |language=en}}</ref> and [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tse |first=Samantha |date=2023-01-28 |title=Indian fashion designer Gaurav Gupta makes his Paris Haute Couture Week debut |url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/gaurav-gupta-paris-haute-couture-week/index.html |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-04 |title=A new Gaurav Gupta flagship store in Mumbai's Kala Ghoda is part culture museum, part fashion store |url=https://www.vogue.in/fashion/content/a-new-gaurav-gupta-flagship-store-in-mumbais-kala-ghoda-is-part-culture-museum-part-fashion-store |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Vogue India |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name=":19">{{Cite web |date=2019-01-16 |title=Gaurav Gupta's Delhi store serves up a flamboyant palette |url=https://www.architecturaldigest.in/magazine-story/photos-of-gaurav-guptas-new-store-in-delhi/ |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=Architectural Digest India |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":21" /> In United States, the business uses multi-designer store Neiman Marcus and online retailer Moda Operandi<ref name=":9" /> for retail.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |date=2023-07-21 |title=I am a sophisticated hippie, says Gaurav Gupta |url=https://lifestyle.livemint.com//fashion/trends/gaurav-gupta-designer-paris-haute-couture-week-india-couture-week-interview-cardi-b-111689872826216.html |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=Mintlounge |language=en}}</ref> He also introduced a fine jewelry collection<ref name=":23" /><ref name=":22">{{Cite web |date=2019-08-10 |title=Gaurav Gupta: 'I wanted to come up with a new aesthetic in jewellery' |url=https://lifestyle.livemint.com//news/talking-point/gaurav-gupta-i-wanted-to-come-up-with-a-new-aesthetic-in-jewellery-111641453467157.html |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=Mintlounge |language=en}}</ref> and hosted an art exhibition at the [[National Gallery of Modern Art]] in Mumbai.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |date=2020-11-19 |title=You can be experimental but still timeless: Gaurav Gupta |url=https://lifestyle.livemint.com//news/big-story/you-can-be-experimental-but-still-timeless-gaurav-gupta-111605756973123.html |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=Mintlounge |language=en}}</ref> In 2019, he introduced his home decor label, displayed at Gupta's flagship store in [[Mehrauli]], New Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-20 |title=Fashion designer Gaurav Gupta launches his decor label with the most fantastical pieces |url=https://www.architecturaldigest.in/magazine-story/delhi-gaurav-gupta-furniture-home-decor-brand/ |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=Architectural Digest India |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":19" />

[[The Indian Express|Indian Express]] credited him for reviving bridal couture in India.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-17 |title=The Year Belongs To Gaurav Gupta |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/et-al-express-insight/the-year-belongs-to-gaurav-gupta/ |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> He also collaborated with [[IBM]] to create an artificial intelligence-inspired sari-gown using [[IBM Watson]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-22 |title=IBM and Gaurav Gupta's cognitive sari-gown is nothing like you've ever seen before |url=https://www.vogue.in/story/ibm-gaurav-guptas-cognitive-sari-gown-nothing-like-youve-ever-seen/ |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=Vogue India |language=en-IN}}</ref> Lately, a collaborative effort between Gupta and perfumer Jahnvi Lakhota Nandan resulted in the fragrance named ‘Again’.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-10-31 |title=Fashion designer Gaurav Gupta unveils new perfume in Mumbai |url=https://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/designer-gaurav-gupta-perfume-launch/ |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=Architectural Digest India |language=en-IN}}</ref> Gupta was included in a British documentary for [[2012 Summer Olympics|London Olympics 2012.]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-06-22 |title=Gaurav Gupta documented by the British Government |url=https://www.vogue.in/content/gaurav-gupta-documented-british-government |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=Vogue India |language=en-IN}}</ref> The journey began when rapper Cardi B chose to wear his cream-toned sculptural dress in the remix video of "No Love" (March 2022).<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Rise and Rise of Gaurav Gupta |url=https://www.thevoiceoffashion.com/centrestage/features/the-rise-and-rise-of-gaurav-gupta-5041 |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=www.thevoiceoffashion.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Notable Clients/Events ==
Throughout the year 2022, Gupta provided attire for prominent figures such as Megan Thee Stallion at the [[Academy Awards|Oscars]], [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]] at [[Cannes Film Festival|Cannes]],<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-06 |title=Swirl domination: How Gaurav Gupta's gowns took over global fashion |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/brunch/swirl-domination-how-gaurav-gupta-s-gowns-took-over-global-fashion-101696535066564.html |access-date=2024-01-23 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":20">{{Cite web |title=How Gaurav Gupta Won the Red Carpet |url=https://www.thejuggernaut.comgaurav-gupta-interview-cardi-b-aishwarya-rai-indian-fashion/ |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=The Juggernaut |language=en}}</ref> Cardi B in a music video, as well as [[Lizzo]], [[Kylie Minogue]], [[Maluma]]<ref name=":18" /> at the [[Billboard Latin Music Awards|Latin Billboards]],<ref name=":11" /> and [[Fan Bingbing]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":17" /><ref name=":24" />

[[Cardi B]] in early February was seen wearing a wavy cobalt blue dress in the [[Grammy Awards|Grammys]] red carpet that was designed by Gupta. The star and creator of the sitcom “Abbott Elementary’, [[Quinta Brunson]], was also seen wearing a Gaurav Gupta design the color of café au lait, while hosting the Billboard Women in Music Awards ceremony.<ref name=":0" />

During her [[Atlanta]] performance, [[Beyoncé]] wore a distinctive neon green sari, a customary South Asian attire crafted by Gaurav Gupta, which was a part of the [[Renaissance World Tour|Renaissance world tour]] wardrobe, featuring three distinct looks.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-03 |title=Beyoncé: Meet the designer who made her sparkle on tour |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-67588067 |access-date=2024-01-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":9" />

His work has been worn by [[Tems]],<ref name=":0" /> [[Angela Bassett]], [[Priyanka Chopra]], Natasha Poonawalla, [[Kriti Sanon]], [[Janhvi Kapoor]], [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]], [[Shakira]] (for the cover of Billboard),<ref name=":24">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-18 |title=18 iconic celebrity looks from Gaurav Gupta that became a red carpet sensation |url=https://www.vogue.in/gallery/18-iconic-celebrity-looks-from-gaurav-gupta-that-became-a-red-carpet-sensation |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Vogue India |language=en-IN}}</ref> [[Vijay Varma]], [[Deepika Padukone]],<ref name=":15" /> [[Aja Naomi King]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-27 |title=Gaurav Gupta breaks down the method undergirding his eclectic red-carpet celebrity sightings |url=https://www.vogue.in/content/gaurav-gupta-breaks-down-the-method-undergirding-his-eclectic-red-carpet-celebrity-sightings |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=Vogue India |language=en-IN}}</ref> [[Michaela Jaé Rodriguez]], [[Diipa Buller-Khosla|Diipa Büller-Khosla]], [[Jennifer Hudson]]<ref name=":18" /> (at 2022 Producers Guild Awards),<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":12">{{Cite web |date=2022-08-19 |title=At the newly launched Gaurav Gupta Atelier, the only rule is that there are no rules |url=https://www.vogue.in/fashion/content/at-the-newly-launched-gaurav-gupta-atelier-the-only-rule-is-that-there-are-no-rules |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=Vogue India |language=en-IN}}</ref> [[Jenna Ortega]] (at [[Saturday Night Live]]), [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.|Jr NTR]] at the [[Academy Awards|Oscars]],<ref name=":6" /> [[Mary J. Blige|Mary J Blige]] to the Time 100 Gala,<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":21" /> [[Bebe Rexha]], [[Sharon Stone]],<ref name=":21" /> [[Luis Fonsi]], Ashanti, Thalia, [[Jeremy Pope]]<ref name=":18" /> and [[Saweetie]]<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":21" /> and many others.<ref name=":0" /> Among his various global engagements was his participation in Prince Charles' annual Animal Ball charity event in [[London]], where he crafted a masquerade mask inspired by hummingbirds.<ref name=":13" /> In 2019, Gaurav's brand collaborated with Maison Bose, a luxury communication consultancy in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name=":9" />

== Personal life ==
In an interview with [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]] Gupta shared his experiences growing up as a [[gay]] individual in 1990s India. The conversation explored the challenges he faced in pursuing his passion and how those struggles still shape his work today.<ref name=":14" />

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