Gaurav Gupta
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Gaurav Gupta is an avant-garde Indian couturier.{{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}}{{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}} Gupta's work has been featured in events such Paris Haute Couture Week{{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}}{{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}}{{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}} (on invitation of Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode).{{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}}{{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}} His work is characterized by his origami style{{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}} sculptural style patterns with pleating and lifting.{{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}}{{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}} Gupta is known to use traditional Indian embroidery techniques like zardozi, nakshi and dabka and borrow abstract patterns from nature. 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.
Early life and career
Gupta grew up in New Delhi.{{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}} and first studied at National Institute of Fashion Technology.{{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}} He completed his education in 2000 and worked for a brief while and later graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2003.{{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}}{{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}}{{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}} He then worked with Hussein Chalaya.{{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}} His family works in steel and was not involved in art or fashion. He started his label, with his own name in 2005{{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}}{{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}} with his brother as co-director.{{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}} 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.
Gupta's business model consists of both e-tail business and brick-mortar stores in Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata{{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}} and Mumbai.{{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}}{{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}}{{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}} In United States, the business uses multi-designer store Neiman Marcus and online retailer Moda Operandi for retail.{{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}} He also introduced a fine jewelry collection{{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}} and hosted an art exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Mumbai.{{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}} He has recently introduced his home decor label, displayed at Gupta's flagship store in Mehrauli, New Delhi.{{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}}
Indian Express credited him for reviving bridal couture in India.{{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}} He also collaborated with IBM to create an artificial intelligence-inspired sari-gown using IBM Watson.{{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}} Lately, a collaborative effort between Gupta and perfumer Jahnvi Lakhota Nandan resulted in the fragrance named ‘Again’.{{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}} Gupta was included in a British documentary for London Olympics 2012.{{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}} The journey began when rapper Cardi B chose to wear his cream-toned sculptural dress in the remix video of "No Love" (March 2022).{{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}}
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,{{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}}{{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}} Cardi B in a music video, as well as Lizzo, Kylie Minogue, Maluma at the Latin Billboards, and Fan Bingbing.
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.
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.{{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}}
His work has been worn by Tems, Angela Bassett, Priyanka Chopra, Natasha Poonawalla, Kriti Sanon, Janhvi Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shakira (for the cover of Billboard),{{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}} Vijay Varma, Deepika Padukone, Aja Naomi King,{{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}} Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Diipa Büller-Khosla, Jennifer Hudson (at 2022 Producers Guild Awards),{{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}} Jenna Ortega (at Saturday Night Live), Jr NTR at the Oscars Mary J Blige to the Time 100 Gala, Bebe Rexha, Sharon Stone, Luis Fonsi, Ashanti, Thalia, Jeremy Pope and Saweetie and many others. 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. In 2019, Gaurav’s brand collaborated with Maison Bose, a luxury communication consultancy in Los Angeles.
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