Rajesh Pratap Singh was born in 1969 (age 54 years; as of 2023) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. After completing formal education, Rajesh pursued a degree in fashion design for the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi as he got inspired by his cousin’s profession who works as a costume assistant with BBC productions. Before graduation, Rajesh received training for one year under designer David Abraham, based in New Delhi. He then went to work with Marzotto, an Italian menswear label, for two years.
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Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx.): 65kg
Hair Colour: Salt & pepper
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Rajesh belongs to a family of doctors who are based in Rajasthan.
Parents & Siblings
Rajesh’s father is a cardiologist. He has a sister who helps him in his business.
Wife & Children
Rajesh is married to Payal Pratap, who works with Rajesh in his business. The couple is blessed with two children.
Rajesh Pratap’s wife Payal Pratap
Signature/Autograph
Rajesh’s autograph
Career
Fashion Designer
Rajesh Pratap Singh began his career in 1997 by launching his brand of men’s and women’s clothing. Pratap’s spring-summer collection at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) in 2006 was widely praised. The designer’s summer collection featured a vibrant line of limes and yellows mixed with rich reds. The collection also experimented with yokes, ribs, and sequins. The unique originality of each item was the most remarkable quality of the collection. In 2007, Wills Lifestyle debuted Rajesh Pratap Singh’s Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week line for which the designer designed a range of menswear and ladies with his distinctive simple aesthetic. Shirts, jackets, popovers, and other items for men were available, as were shirt dresses, tunics, shirts, and evening gowns for women. The collection was created to accommodate both formal and informal situations.
Rajesh Pratap’s Jacket design
Later in 2008, Rajesh launched his spring-summer 2009 collection at Paris Fashion Week. The play of textiles like cotton and organza was the collection’s focal point. The designer also experimented with the color pallet, incorporating bright hues like fuchsias and corals. The items were positively received for their wearable, clean, and structured cuts. In 2009, Pratap showcased his autumn/winter collection at WIFW, named ‘Valentino Rossi meets Mother Teresa,’ ‘Biker’s Jacket meets Saree,’ which portrayed a glimpse of India to the West in a whole new way. The palette was dominated by black, with undertones of electric blues, magentas, and reds. In 2010, the designer used the concept of ‘Bespoke Tales’ to represent the evolution of tailoring art as observed by the tailor. The grand finale autumn winter collection titled ‘Us and Them’ was showcased at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, representing the perception of the fashion industry by non-industry people. The color palette was dominated by black, red, and blue, with items such as dresses, jackets, and trench coats, to name a few. In 2011, ‘Architectural Romance,’ the designer’s fall-winter collection at WIFW was highly adventurous. The palette of the range was dominated by black and white, with bubble silhouettes and anti-fits. The collection included flower embroideries, leather and felt appliques, pixelated leather sequins, and some beautiful materials dubbed the Aluminium Ikkat by the designer himself.
Pratap also showcased his collection in the grand finale of Dubai Fashion Week in 2011. Rajesh Pratap Singh has a domestic retail presence in the form of six flagship stores and chosen multibrand boutiques across the country. The label is available in a few select boutiques throughout the world.
Philanthropy Initiatives
In 2009, the designer debuted his environmentally conscious collection at the “Green Fashion Show” on Earth Day, which National Geographic Channel organized in collaboration with the British Council and Madi Design. The designer created a variety of hand-woven and hand-spun special organic cotton and other environmentally friendly materials. He is even directly involved with Khadi’s backward and forward integration along with technical advances.
Rajesh Pratap launched Khadi jackets
He is also collaborating with a cooperative society to develop the finest Cashmere in India. The designer is also working on a project sponsored by the state government to promote and popularize Orissa handlooms and textiles in India and overseas by developing designs and creating a market for them. In 2012, Pratap was one of twelve designers that displayed for a special event against human trafficking in WIFW, collaborating with an organization called ‘you can free us,’ which rescued women from forced prostitution and was created by NRI philanthropist Sujo John. The story begins with Alice, who was rescued from a brothel in New Delhi, rehabilitated, and then featured in a fashion session titled ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ photographed by Subi Samuel. Rajesh chose a striking black and orange churidar frock to symbolize optimism.
Awards & Honours
- In 1996, he was awarded the ‘Best Menswear Designer honor’ at the Fashion Awards
- He received the ‘Kingfisher Designer of the Year award in 2001 and 2005
- Rajesh was honored the ‘Designer of the Year named by Elle in 2007
- In 2009, he was honored the ‘Designer of the Year at the GQ Men of the Year Award
Rajesh Pratap receiving an award
Net Worth
Rajesh’s net worth is $5 million.
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Facts/Trivia
- Rajesh’s all-time hobbies are rock climbing and biking.
- In 2010, Rajesh collaborated with stylist Ambika Pillai on the style of Indigo Airlines’ cabin staff. He created the bi-colored clean-cut tunic and the headgear with the airline’s wings on it.
- In 2011, the designer collaborated with TATA Motors on the TATA Manza design project, where he provided feedback on the model’s design and interior.
- Rajesh’s father wanted him to pursue medicine and become a doctor. However, Rajesh got influenced by his cousin’s profession and chose to become a fashion designer.
- Apart from India, Pratap has been shown in collections in Paris and Milan. He is also a member of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) as an Associate Designer.
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