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Life HistoryPrabal Gurung was born on March 31, 1979 in Singapore to Nepalese parents and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. He went to St. Xavier's School, a reputed Catholic Jesusit school in Kathmandu, where he finished his high school education.Prabal began his designing career in New Delhi, India.While studying at New Delhi’s National Institute of Fashion Technology, he apprenticed at several local production and fashion houses and designed with Manish Arora. In Melbourne and London Gurung assisted stylists for fashion shows and international publications.

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Career In 1999 Gurung moved to New York City, where he Interned

for Donna Karan while attending Parsons School of Design. In his first year he was awarded the “Best Designer” title at

the annual Parsons/FIT design competition. After Parsons, Gurung spent two years with Cynthia

Rowley’s design team. Soon after, he became the design director at Bill Blass. Following five successful years at Blass, Gurung launched

his own collection, PRABAL GURUNG, during New York Fashion Week in February 2009 at the FLAG Art Foundation in Chelsea.

For Fall 2010, he staged his first runway show in the Tents at Bryant Park.

Gurung's designs have been worn by Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge, Zoe Saldana, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lawrence, Demi Moore, Emma Watson, Anne Hathaway, Kara Hayward etc.

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif ,Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Sonam kapoor, etc. have also wore dress designed by Prabal Gurung.

In May 2011, Prabal launched resort wear first time. Becomes a member of the CFDA.

In June 2009: The Joneses star ‘Demi Moore’ tweets a picture of herself in an ombré-feathered frock by Gurung, tipping off fans to a “wonderful young designer to look out for.”

Michelle Obama, the first lady, wore a favourite Prabal Gurung dress from the resort wear 2013 collection to host Prince Harry at the White House.

December 2009: Media mogul Oprah Winfrey—who initially inspired Gurung to follow his dream to New York—wears his red dress on the cover of her magazine, O. “Dreams do come true y’all. Thank you @Oprah,” Gurung posts

Media empire giant Oprah Winfrey wore a red Prabal Gurung dress on the Christmas cover of her “O” Magazine.

Sonam Kapoor with Prabal gurung (L).Sonam kapoor in a Prabal Gurung creation (R).

• On her current trip to Singapore with husband, Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wore a dress designed by Nepalese designer Prabal Gurung for an official function at the Istana Presidential Palace.

• The dress is from Prabal’s Spring / Summer 2012 collection.

Katrina Kaif & Priyanka chopra on cover page ‘VOGUE’ magazine oct 2012 in Prabal’s dress

Deepika padukone in Film Fare Award 2013 in Prabal Gurung dress

Design Philosophy

Gurung fuses an old world-technique with cutting-edge modernity to create a daring yet timeless collection. His architectural approach to each piece makes him more than just a designer.

He is an artist whose mission is to bring his unique vision to the forefront of the industry and lease an indelible mark on the work of fashion.

Innovative and with a unique design perspective, Prabal Gurung has made his mark on the world of fashion as a truly artistic designer and visionary.

Awards & Honors In 2010, he was the recipient of the Ecco Domani Fashion

Fund Award and received a nomination for the 2010 CFDA Swarovski Womenswear Award.

He was also chosen by prominent fashion editors, retailers, designers and business people for the {CFDA Fashion Incubator} for 2010-2012.

In November 2010, Gurung was awarded runner-up for the 2010 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winning $100,000 to boost his business.

Prabal Gurung BrandPrabal Gurung LLC is a high-end woman’s fashion label

which launched in Fall 2009. Each seasonal line promotes couture ideals and every

collection exemplifies unique, individualistic, timeless looks for confident, chic women.

As a designer, Prabal Gurung has created a fashion culture built on its customers’ desire for distinctive and innovative design.

His designs have been seen on many stylish women such as Zoë Saldana, Demi Moore, and Lady Gaga.

It is his architectural approach towards each piece that makes him more than just a designer but an artist who aims to bring a unique vision to the forefront of the fashion industry.

Prabal Gurung currently produces two collections a year: Fall and Spring/Summer which each offer 25-35 looks per.

Gurung’s designs focus on drama with a modernist approach while maintaining a classic aesthetic with a focus on architectural lines and structured shapes.

Because of his creativity and brave self-expression Prabal Gurung is positioned in the luxury market with major competitors.

As Prabal himself has said, "I just want to do beautiful, well-made clothes," to which many in the fashion industry have taken a liking to.

Spring 2014 New York Fashion Show

Designer Prabal Gurung is out with his Spring 2014 New York Fashion Show collection in pastel colours, abstract florals, sheer mesh panelling and couture flourishes.

Staged in an industrial hall in the cavernous space of Moynihan station, the show started with models lining behind the clear curtain giving audience time to look at the amazing collection in detail.

Prabal gurung presents the shirtdresses, halter blouses, curve-hugging midi-skirts, sweetheart neckline wiggle dresses and tulip jackets.

Spring 2014 New York Fashion show

Accessories

• Prabal also presents the amazing collection of pointed-toe slingbacks in Spring 2014 New Year Fashion.

• Some of the most standout designs among these footwear delights are the fierce over-the-knee boots, boasting allover cutout detailing, gold buckles, and 5″ heels presented by gurung in Fall 2013

About Spring 2014 Collection Vouge magazine : “ Technically, too, this was Prabal Gurung’s best collection

to date.” British Vouge :”I like the idea of femininity with bite,” he smiled. We do too.” Women wear daily: “The evening dresses were the real highlight, with

Gurung turning down the sporty effects to let the glamour glow. True to his word, he layered harnesses under the dresses and gowns, many done in thick, colourful satin wrapped around the body or corseted and spliced with mesh on tea-length dresses. A black silk duchesse dress, cut off the shoulder and embroidered with big crystal rosettes, was just about perfect.”

fashionista.com : “Prabal Gurung’s spring 2014 show was an experience–one that made use of all of our senses. It was risky collection, unlike anything we’ve seen thus far this week, as Gurung proved yet again why he’s one of New York’s biggest stars.”

Prabal Gurung to design uniforms for All Nippon

Airways All Nippon Airways (ANA) is giving its crew a

mandatory high-fashion makeover, using the designs of Prabal Gurung.

Gurung shared, "The new uniform will pay homage to the history of the airline while incorporating a fresh and modern perspective. I have been hugely inspired by this project, particularly incorporating my own personal passion for luxury and glamour with that created by ANA’s Ground Staff and Cabin Attendants during the flight experience. I am looking forward to unveiling my designs in the coming months and watching them fly throughout the world with ANA."

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