Gaurav Gupta feels that fabric is an extension, a form that can be abandoned elements in his work while his design philosophy merges Indian traditions with the and draping techniques is what makes his design aesthetic relevant today. Simila his roots in craft, making garments with faultless lines and careful detailing. He a develop India’s finest cashmere.
d to meander and grow on its own. Contradiction and experimentation are key e Western world. The unprecedented use of fabrics like jersey and chiffon, leather arly, Rajesh Pratap Singh has developed a signature style that subtly draws from also experiments with textiles, working to technically improve khadi fabrics and to
How did yo u s t a r t i n t h i s industry? After university I started working as a research scientist at Philips. I got involved in some very cool futuristic design projects that involved wearable electronics and home entertainment systems. When I left Philips I started freelancing in the design industry, initially doing a lot of well known Swarovski projects.
What is you r e d u c a t i o n a l background ? I studied Mechatronics at King’s College London. The course is as cool as it sounds; it covers mechanical engineering, electronics and some computer science. I think every designer should take that course. What inspires you to create? It’s probably driven by my short attention span paired with a relentless curiosity about how the world around us functions.
Tell us abo u t y o u r w o r k w i t h Hussein Ch a l a y a n . Working with Hussein was a bit of a crazy roller coaster ride into an unknown universe. I had never in my