Gaurav Gupta

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Template:Promotional Gaurav Gupta is an avant-garde Indian couturier.[1][2] Gupta's work has been featured in events such Paris Haute Couture Week[3][4][5][6] (on invitation of Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode).[7][8] His work is characterized by his origami style[9] sculptural style patterns with pleating and lifting.[10][11] Gupta is known to use traditional Indian embroidery techniques like zardozi, nakshi and dabka and borrow abstract patterns from nature.[12] 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).[7][6]

Early life and career

Gupta grew up in New Delhi.[13] His family owned a steel business.[14] He graduated from the National Institute of Fashion Technology in 2000 and from Central Saint Martins in 2003.[15][16][17][18] He then worked with Hussein Chalaya.[19][15] He started his label, with his own name in 2005[20][21][4] with his brother as co-director.[14][22] 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.[13]

Gupta's business model consists of both e-tail business and brick-mortar stores in Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata[23] and Mumbai.[24][5][25][17] In United States, the business uses multi-designer store Neiman Marcus and online retailer Moda Operandi[22] for retail.[12] He also introduced a fine jewelry collection[23][18] and hosted an art exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Mumbai.[26] In 2019, he introduced his home decor label, displayed at Gupta's flagship store in Mehrauli, New Delhi.[27][25]

Indian Express credited him for reviving bridal couture in India.[28] He also collaborated with IBM to create an artificial intelligence-inspired sari-gown using IBM Watson.[29] Lately, a collaborative effort between Gupta and perfumer Jahnvi Lakhota Nandan resulted in the fragrance named ‘Again’.[30] Gupta was included in a British documentary for London Olympics 2012.[31] The journey began when rapper Cardi B chose to wear his cream-toned sculptural dress in the remix video of "No Love" (March 2022).[32]

Notable Clients/Events

Throughout the year 2022, Gupta provided attire for prominent figures such as Megan Thee Stallion at the Oscars, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at Cannes,[33][34][35] Cardi B in a music video, as well as Lizzo, Kylie Minogue, Maluma[8] at the Latin Billboards,[4] and Fan Bingbing.[7][6][36]

Cardi B in early February was seen wearing a wavy cobalt blue dress in the 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.[1]

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 wardrobe, featuring three distinct looks.[37][22]

His work has been worn by Tems,[1] Angela Bassett, Priyanka Chopra, Natasha Poonawalla, Kriti Sanon, Janhvi Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shakira (for the cover of Billboard),[36] Vijay Varma, Deepika Padukone,[34] Aja Naomi King,[38] Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Diipa Büller-Khosla, Jennifer Hudson[8] (at 2022 Producers Guild Awards),[10][33] Jenna Ortega (at Saturday Night Live), Jr NTR at the Oscars,[28] Mary J Blige to the Time 100 Gala,[13][17] Bebe Rexha, Sharon Stone,[17] Luis Fonsi, Ashanti, Thalia, Jeremy Pope[8] and Saweetie[14][17] and many others.[1] 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.[26] In 2019, Gaurav's brand collaborated with Maison Bose, a luxury communication consultancy in Los Angeles.[22]

Personal life

In an interview with 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.[16]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Designer Whose Swoops, Whorls and Waves Ruled the Red Carpet. The New York Times(2023-03-16). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  2. ↑ Gaurav Gupta celebrates 15 years ICW2019 | Femina.in. www.femina.in. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  3. ↑ Styles's 71 Most Stylish 'People' of 2023. The New York Times(6 Dec 2023).
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Gaurav Gupta Stuns In His SS23 Couture Collection During Haute Couture Week, Portee, Allyson. Forbes. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 A new Gaurav Gupta flagship store in Mumbai's Kala Ghoda is part culture museum, part fashion store. Vogue India(2023-03-04). Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Gaurav Gupta's Panther Prowls in Paris. www.thevoiceoffashion.com. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Gaurav Gupta's bringing his brand's DNA and surreal themes to Paris Haute Couture Week. The Hindu(2022-12-23). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 International celebs who wore Indian designer Gaurav Gupta. The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  9. ↑ Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2019: Designer Gaurav Gupta gave a theatrical opening. The Indian Express(2019-01-31). Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Gaurav Gupta on being a culturalist, and designing red carpet gowns for Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Jennifer Hudson. Firstpost(2022-04-06). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  11. ↑ Gaurav Gupta Couture Spring 2023, Richford, Rhonda. WWD(2023-01-26). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 I am a sophisticated hippie, says Gaurav Gupta. Mintlounge(2023-07-21). Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 How Gaurav Gupta Became India's Buzziest Couturier. Fashionista. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Couturier Gaurav Gupta on Bringing About Cultural Collaboration, Khan, Rubina A.. Rolling Stone India(2023-02-23). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture?. The Business of Fashion(2023-07-08). Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Gaurav Gupta on being bullied for his sexuality, and how fashion gave him a voice. Vogue India(2019-06-06). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 Gaurav Gupta Couture Artistry: Why Global Music Superstars Love The Indian Designer, Khan, Rubina A.. Man's World India(2023-03-03). Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Gaurav Gupta: 'I wanted to come up with a new aesthetic in jewellery'. Mintlounge(2019-08-10). Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  19. ↑ Gaurav Gupta | BoF 500 | The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry. The Business of Fashion. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  20. ↑ Indian fashion designer Gaurav Gupta makes his Paris Haute Couture Week debut, Tse, Samantha. CNN(2023-01-28). Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  21. ↑ Gaurav Gupta on being a culturalist, and designing red carpet gowns for Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Jennifer Hudson. Firstpost(2022-04-06). Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 Gaurav Gupta redefines Indian fashion on the global stage. Vogue Business(2023-11-20). Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Gaurav Gupta: 'I wanted to come up with a new aesthetic in jewellery'. Mintlounge(2019-08-10). Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  24. ↑ Indian fashion designer Gaurav Gupta makes his Paris Haute Couture Week debut, Tse, Samantha. CNN(2023-01-28). Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Gaurav Gupta's Delhi store serves up a flamboyant palette. Architectural Digest India(2019-01-16). Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 You can be experimental but still timeless: Gaurav Gupta. Mintlounge(2020-11-19). Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  27. ↑ Fashion designer Gaurav Gupta launches his decor label with the most fantastical pieces. Architectural Digest India(2019-09-20). Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 The Year Belongs To Gaurav Gupta. The Indian Express(2023-03-17). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  29. ↑ IBM and Gaurav Gupta's cognitive sari-gown is nothing like you've ever seen before. Vogue India(2017-09-22). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  30. ↑ Fashion designer Gaurav Gupta unveils new perfume in Mumbai. Architectural Digest India(2017-10-31). Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  31. ↑ Gaurav Gupta documented by the British Government. Vogue India(2012-06-22). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  32. ↑ The Rise and Rise of Gaurav Gupta. www.thevoiceoffashion.com. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 At the newly launched Gaurav Gupta Atelier, the only rule is that there are no rules. Vogue India(2022-08-19). Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Swirl domination: How Gaurav Gupta's gowns took over global fashion. Hindustan Times(2023-10-06). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  35. ↑ How Gaurav Gupta Won the Red Carpet. The Juggernaut. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 18 iconic celebrity looks from Gaurav Gupta that became a red carpet sensation. Vogue India(2023-10-18). Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  37. ↑ Beyoncé: Meet the designer who made her sparkle on tour(2023-12-03). Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  38. ↑ Gaurav Gupta breaks down the method undergirding his eclectic red-carpet celebrity sightings. Vogue India(2023-05-27). Retrieved 2024-01-03.

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