Gaurav Gupta

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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 holds the distinction of being the third Indian designer, following Rahul Mishra (who has consistently showcased since 2020) and Vaishali S (in 2021), to present at the couture week.[7][6]

Early life and career

Gupta's business model consists of both e-tail business and brick-mortar stores in Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata[13] and Mumbai.[14][5][15][16] In United States, the business uses multi-designer store Neiman Marcus and online retailer Moda Operandi[17] for retail.[12] He also introduced a fine jewelry collection[13][18] and hosted an art exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Mumbai.[19] He has recently introduced his home decor label, displayed at Gupta's flagship store in Mehrauli, New Delhi.[20][15] Indian Express credited him for reviving bridal couture in India.[21] He also collaborated with IBM to create an artificial intelligence-inspired sari-gown using IBM Watson.[22] Lately, a collaborative effort between Gupta and perfumer Jahnvi Lakhota Nandan resulted in the fragrance named ‘Again’.[23] Gupta was included in a British documentary for London Olympics 2012.[24] The journey began when rapper Cardi B chose to wear his cream-toned sculptural dress in the remix video of "No Love" (March 2022).[25]

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,[26][27][28] Cardi B in a music video, as well as Lizzo, Kylie Minogue, Maluma[8] at the Latin Billboards,[4] and Fan Bingbing.[7][6][29] 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.[30][17] 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),[29] Vijay Varma, Deepika Padukone,[27] Aja Naomi King,[31] Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Diipa Büller-Khosla, Jennifer Hudson[8] (at 2022 Producers Guild Awards),[10][26] Jenna Ortega (at Saturday Night Live), Jr NTR at the Oscars[21] Mary J Blige to the Time 100 Gala,[32][16] Bebe Rexha, Sharon Stone,[16] Luis Fonsi, Ashanti, Thalia, Jeremy Pope[8] and Saweetie[33][16] 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.[19] In 2019, Gaurav’s brand collaborated with Maison Bose, a luxury communication consultancy in Los Angeles.[17]

Personal life

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Garcia, Sandra E. (2023-03-16). "The Designer Whose Swoops, Whorls and Waves Ruled the Red Carpet". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  2. ↑ "Gaurav Gupta celebrates 15 years ICW2019 | Femina.in". www.femina.in. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  3. ↑ Desk, The Styles (6 Dec 2023). "Styles's 71 Most Stylish 'People' of 2023". The New York Times. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Portee, Allyson. "Gaurav Gupta Stuns In His SS23 Couture Collection During Haute Couture Week". 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 Makhija, Vinita (2022-12-23). "Gaurav Gupta's bringing his brand's DNA and surreal themes to Paris Haute Couture Week". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. 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. ISSN 0971-8257. 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. ↑ Richford, Rhonda (2023-01-26). "Gaurav Gupta Couture Spring 2023". WWD. 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 "Gaurav Gupta: 'I wanted to come up with a new aesthetic in jewellery'". Mintlounge. 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  14. ↑ Tse, Samantha (2023-01-28). "Indian fashion designer Gaurav Gupta makes his Paris Haute Couture Week debut". CNN. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Gaurav Gupta's Delhi store serves up a flamboyant palette". Architectural Digest India. 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
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  18. ↑ "Gaurav Gupta: 'I wanted to come up with a new aesthetic in jewellery'". Mintlounge. 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "You can be experimental but still timeless: Gaurav Gupta". Mintlounge. 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  20. ↑ "Fashion designer Gaurav Gupta launches his decor label with the most fantastical pieces". Architectural Digest India. 2019-09-20. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "The Year Belongs To Gaurav Gupta". The Indian Express. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  22. ↑ "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.
  23. ↑ "Fashion designer Gaurav Gupta unveils new perfume in Mumbai". Architectural Digest India. 2017-10-31. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  24. ↑ "Gaurav Gupta documented by the British Government". Vogue India. 2012-06-22. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  25. ↑ "The Rise and Rise of Gaurav Gupta". www.thevoiceoffashion.com. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 "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.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 "Swirl domination: How Gaurav Gupta's gowns took over global fashion". Hindustan Times. 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  28. ↑ "How Gaurav Gupta Won the Red Carpet". The Juggernaut. Retrieved 2024-01-24. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 "18 iconic celebrity looks from Gaurav Gupta that became a red carpet sensation". Vogue India. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  30. ↑ "Beyoncé: Meet the designer who made her sparkle on tour". 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  31. ↑ "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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