Gaurav Gupta (Designer) Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Nickname: GG [1] The Voice of Fashion

Profession(s): Couturier, Fashion Designer

Date of Birth: 17 January 1979 (Wednesday)

Age (as of 2023): 44 Years

Birthplace: New Delhi

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: New Delhi

Age: 44 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Springdales School Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi

College/University: • National Institute of Fashion Technology in India (NIFT), New Delhi, India • Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, England

Educational Qualification(s): • A course in fashion designing at National Institute of Fashion Technology in India (NIFT), New Delhi, India (1997-2000) [2] Fashionista • A bachelor’s degree in Women’s Wear Fashion at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, England (2001-2003) [3] Gaurav Gupta – Official Website

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): in centimeters – 170 cm in meters – 1.70 m in feet & inches – 5’ 7”

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Bald

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Unmarried

Affairs/Boyfriend: Vijendra Bhardwaj (fashion director at GQ India)

Wife/Spouse: N/A

Parents: Names Not Known

Siblings: Brother – Saurabh Gupta (co-director at Gaurav Gupta Couture)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Awards, Honours, Achievements: • Makuhari Grand Prix, Fashion Award, Tokyo 2000 • ‘Future of Couture’ Trophy at AltaRoma Altamoda, Rome Couture Fashion Week, 2003 • Root of Creativity Award, Mittlemoda, Italy, 2003 • Breakthrough Designer of the Year, MTV Lycra, 2006 • Best Designer Indian Wear, Marie Claire Fashion Awards 2010 • Singapore Indian Icon of the Year, 2014 • Distinguished Alumni Award, Diamond Jubilee Year, Springdales School 2015 • Designer of the Year, Elle India, 2016 • “Rule Breaker” GQ Style Awards, 2018 • Designer of the Year, India Fashion Awards 2019 • Designer of the Year, Harper’s Bazaar Fashion Awards, 2019 • Excellence in Fashion, HELLO! Awards, 2019 • Ecopolitan: Designer of the Year, GQ Men Of The Year Awards, 2019 • Designer Of The Year- Menswear, Vogue; Power List, 2019

OTHER INFORMATION

Sexual Orientation: Gay [4] The Week

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Gaurav Gupta stands out as a prominent Indian fashion designer and couturier, celebrated for his eponymous clothing brand that embodies avant-garde innovation. Renowned for his distinctive sculptural garments, Gupta has captivated the fashion world with his creativity. In a pioneering collaboration with Vogue and IBM’s cognitive system Watson, he introduced India’s first AI-driven garment in 2017, showcasing his ability to blend technology with fashion. His upward trajectory continued when he made history as the third Indian designer to present at the prestigious Paris Haute Couture Week in 2023, cementing his status on the global fashion stage.

Born into a family with no artistic background, as they were engaged in the iron and steel business, Gupta’s early life was not steeped in the arts. However, his innate creativity flourished alongside his academic excellence; he consistently achieved straight-A grades, including a remarkable 90 percentile in his Class 12 examinations. After completing his formal education, he honed his skills under the tutelage of acclaimed designers such as Hussein Chalayan and Stella McCartney. This invaluable experience laid the groundwork for his own venture into fashion.

In 2004, alongside his brother Saurabh Gupta, he founded his namesake label. After a brief hiatus during which he served as an art director in Istanbul, he returned to India and officially launched his brand in 2006. His debut at India Fashion Week that same year was met with resounding acclaim, with media outlets dubbing it “the most innovative show.” Gupta’s introduction of the sari-gown transformed the landscape of Indian fashion, establishing a new standard that would be emulated by many designers.

A pivotal moment in Gupta’s career arrived in 2013 when he unveiled his collection ‘Lightfall’ at a bridal fashion week in India. This bold move, featuring a striking embroidered mask of a half-naked woman, was designed to challenge cultural norms and sparked significant attention, leading to the sale of 200 dresses. His ventures continued to break barriers with the introduction of Gaurav Gupta Man in 2018, which showcased fluid yet sharp designs worn by celebrities like Ranveer Singh and Ayushmann Khurrana. Gupta expanded his creative repertoire further with the launch of his jewelry line, Gaurav Gupta Occasions Fine Jewellery, in 2019, earning accolades for its kinetic and innovative designs.

Gupta’s work has garnered international acclaim, with his sculptural designs gracing the bodies of numerous celebrities, including Lizzo, Priyanka Chopra, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Aishwarya’s stunning pink creation worn at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022 was recognized by The New York Times as one of the iconic looks from the event’s history. His artistic installation, “Tunnel of Infinity,” was displayed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, highlighting his multifaceted contributions to the arts. By 2023, Gupta’s groundbreaking collection ‘Hiranyagarbha’ showcased at Paris Haute Couture Week further solidified his place in the fashion elite, capturing the attention of luminaries like Cardi B and Fan Bingbing. With each collection, Gaurav Gupta continues to push the boundaries of fashion, making a lasting impact both in India and on the global stage.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.