Prabal Gurung
Prabal Gurung
Prabal Gurungis a Singapore-born Nepali american fashion designer based in New York City...
NationalityNepalese
ProfessionFashion Designer
Date of Birth31 March 1979
beautiful thinking littles
I think I'm just really in love with women, and I love to see them looking incredibly, truly beautiful. I think every time a woman wears one of my dresses, you know, in a matter of speaking, I'm having a little love affair with her!
moving thinking living-right
I just think the idea of moving away from the body and discovering sensuality by skimming the body, not tightening the body, seems rather new to me. Especially in this world where we're living right now, where the idea of giving freedom to women, especially in politics what's happening, it seemed so appealing to me, so that was the starting point.
hard-work opportunity thinking
I'm not a believer of luck. I think opportunity and hard work becomes luck.
thinking fabric fit
I love draping; it's less about proportion than fit and the fabric. It's very specialized and I think when women see the construction, they respond to it immediately.
school thinking color
I'm constantly thinking about design, shapes, patterns and colors, so I just want to be more of a blank canvas. But there is a comfort in knowing what you're going to wear, and that probably comes from Catholic school, where I wore a uniform for 10 years.
glasses guy roles
I came from Bill Blass, where it was a well-oiled machine and if I said I needed a fabric, it was done. Now, I have to budget everything. I have to take on the role not just as a designer but a business. But Im a glass half-full kind of guy.
next aspire
Always aspire to become the next you, not someone else
beautiful clothes want
I want to make clothes that make women feel beautiful.
growth racing important
I am not the kind of designer who is racing to the finish line, so while collaborations are important for our growth, each and every one has to be strategic and well-timed with what we have going on internally.
dream kids ideas
I was in Nepal and I had watched Oprah Winfrey's show. I had no idea, as a kid in Nepal, who she was, but I remember watching an episode of hers about living your dreams.
passion want designer
I would tell any aspiring designer to take the time to experience everything they can to really get a feel for what direction they want to go in. And most importantly, let your passion and your gut lead you.
wanted
I wanted to do something not just commercial but also covetable,
clothes goal trying
My goal is: I'm not trying to be snobby, but my clothes are not for everyone, not for every Hollywood celebrity. There is a designer for everyone, and a celebrity for every designer.
powerful red lips
I love a red lip - it's such a powerful statement. It exudes confidence and makes for a bold look.