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'''Rajesh Pratap Singh''' is a noted [[fashion designer]] from [[India]]. Born in 1969,<ref name=WSJ28 /> the designer originally belongs to [[Rajasthan]]<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-08-30/news/27430915_1_royals-fashion-ritu-kumar | work=The Times Of India | title=Royals are always in fashion | date=30 August 2006}}</ref><ref>http://www.india-seminar.com/2010/609/609_interview_ii.htm</ref> and is currently based in [[New Delhi]]. Singh graduated from [[NIFT]] Delhi in 1994, however he was trained with New Delhi-based designer David Abraham before graduating. He, further went to work with the Italian menswear label, [[Marzotto]].<ref name=WSJ28 /> Singh started his own line of men's and women's clothing in 1996 after his experience of two years in the fashion industry in [[India]] and [[Italy]]. The designer is known for his minimalism and understated design aesthetics with a sharp eye for detailings. Pratap's exploration with fabric texturing and most prominently his creative usage of pin tucks has almost become synonymous to the label. The key to his work lies in simplicity, clean cuts and flawless detailings. The designer's belief in silence is reflected in the name of his pret line ''RIP'' (Rest in Peace). Pratap has showcased in collections in [[Paris]] and [[Milan]] as well apart from [[India]]<ref name=MOI10 /><ref name=IE9>{{cite news|last=Zakaria|first=Namrata|title=P is for Pratap|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/p-is-for-pratap/594858/0|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Indian Express|date=24 March 2010}}</ref>▼
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<ref name=lm1>{{cite news|title=Rajesh Pratap Singh’s show at the WLIFW|url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/LEYcNWMP4cWTWEMsiLWc8L/Rajesh-Pratap-Singh8217s-show-at-the-WLIFW.html|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=live mint & the wallstreet journal|date=15 May 2008}}</ref> He is also the Associate Design member of [[Fashion Design Council of India]] (FDCI).▼
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'''Rajesh Pratap Singh''' (born 1969)<ref name=WSJ28 /> is an Indian fashion designer based in [[New Delhi]].
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==Personal life==▼
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▲==Personal life==
Singh comes from the family of doctors from [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-08-30/news/27430915_1_royals-fashion-ritu-kumar | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005001843/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-08-30/news/27430915_1_royals-fashion-ritu-kumar | url-status=dead | archive-date=5 October 2013 | work=The Times of India | title=Royals are always in fashion | date=30 August 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.india-seminar.com/2010/609/609_interview_ii.htm|title=609 Manish Arora, the magician and the monk|access-date=16 May 2013|archive-date=5 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005004651/http://www.india-seminar.com/2010/609/609_interview_ii.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> His father, being a cardiologist, expected him to take up medicine. However, Pratap was inclined towards his cousin profession who was a costume assistant on a BBC production set in India.<ref name=WSJ28>{{cite news|title=The Designers|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB105787792579340700?mod=googlewsj|accessdate=13 January 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=11 June 2003}}</ref> The designer is often termed to be a recluse<ref name=TH12>{{cite news|last=Behal|first=Suchitra|title=Long overdue|url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2007/03/25/stories/2007032500180500.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531104830/http://www.hindu.com/mag/2007/03/25/stories/2007032500180500.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 May 2014|accessdate=12 January 2013|date=25 March 2007|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|___location=Chennai, India}}</ref> and a media-shy person as he believes that people should associate themselves with his work instead of his name. His wife ''Payal'' works alongside him.<ref name=TOI16>{{cite news|last=DUTTA|first=AYANDRALI|title=Glamorous fashion do in Delhi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parties/delhi/Glamorous-fashion-do-in-Delhi/articleshow/4525186.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216064041/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-14/delhi/28209069_1_glamorous-fashion-rahul-khanna-designers|url-status=live|archive-date=16 February 2013|access-date=12 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 May 2009}}</ref>
Pratap is a rock climber and a regular biker and remarked in an interview that he is attracted to the machine as it is an engineered product with a certain precision that gives him a sense of the carefree. The designer also feels that travelling helps in evolving creativity.<ref name=DNA25>{{cite news|title=
==Career==
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In 2006, Pratap's spring summer collection at the [[Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week]] (WIFW) was widely appreciated, bringing him into the spotlight of the year's fashion event. The designer's summer collection instead of revolving around the colour white had fluorescent line of limes and yellows combined with rich reds. Maintaining his signature style of pin tucks, the collection also played with the concepts of yokes, ribs and sequins. The most striking feature of the range was the unusual individuality of each garment although they were worked in and around the same concept.<ref name=DNA6>{{cite news|last=Saran|first=Sathya|title=Rajesh steals the show at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_rajesh-steals-the-show-at-wills-lifestyle-india-fashion-week_1050830|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Daily News & Analysis|date=2 September 2006}}</ref>
In 2007, Wills Lifestyle introduced the [[Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week]] line by Rajesh Pratap Singh for which the designer created the range of menswear and womenswear with his signature minimal styling. Products offered in the line included shirts, jackets, popovers etc. for men and shirt dresses, tunics, shirts and evening gowns etc. for women. The range was designed to suit formal as well informal occasions.<ref name=Th4>{{cite news|title=Minimal fashion|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/07/21/stories/2007072150580200.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216050613/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/07/21/stories/2007072150580200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 February 2013|accessdate=12 January 2013
In 2008, Rajesh showcased spring summer 2009 collection at [[Paris Fashion Week]] which was positively received. The focus of the collection was the play of fabrics such as cotton and organza. The designer also experimented with the colour palette by using bright hues such as fuchsias and corals. With wearable, clean and structured cuts, the products were well appreciated.<ref name=Ei5>{{cite news|last=Chakrabarti|first=Paromita|title=PrÊt Á Pratap|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/prt-pratap/369209/|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Express India|date=4 October 2008}}</ref>
In the same year, Pratap showcased is autumn winter line in the WIFW titled ''Valentino Rossi meets Mother Teresa, Biker's Jacket meet the Saree'' depicting glimpses of [[India]] to the West in a completely new manner. Black dominated the pallette with an underplay of electric blues, magentas and reds. The range showcased varied amalgamation of
In 2010, the designer took the theme of ''Bespoke Tales'' projecting the progression of the art of tailoring as seen by the tailor. Showcasing the grand finale autumn winter collection at the [[Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week]] titled ''Us and Them'' depicting the perception of the fashion industry by the non-industry people. The key highlight of the collection was the utilitarian significance such as the wide use of double cloth which could be worn inside out, the concept of reversible garment and the use of unwoven fabrics. The colour pallette had the dominance of black, red and blue with products ranging from dresses, jackets and trenchcoats to name a few.<ref name=ie2>{{cite news|title=Designers are basically tailors: Rajesh Pratap Singh|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/designers-are-basically-tailors-rajesh-pratap-singh/596992/1|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=29 March 2010}}</ref><ref name=TOI23>{{cite news|last=SHARMA|first=KALPANA|title=A 'different' Grand finale!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/shows/A-different-Grand-finale/articleshow/5737371.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216072722/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-29/shows/28132539_1_grand-finale-front-row-clothes|
Singh also showcased his collection at the Van Heusen India Men's Week (VHIMW) in the same year. The collection was quite unconventional with ''Rock N Roll'' imprints on it.<ref name=TOI5>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Garima|title=Twice as nice|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/shows/Twice-as-nice/articleshow/6461724.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917175325/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-20/shows/28232995_1_rohit-bal-fashion-collection|url-status=live|archive-date=17 September 2011|access-date=12 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 November 2010}}</ref>
▲In 2010, the designer took the theme of ''Bespoke Tales'' projecting the progression of the art of tailoring as seen by the tailor. Showcasing the grand finale autumn winter collection at the [[Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week]] titled ''Us and Them'' depicting the perception of the fashion industry by the non-industry people. The key highlight of the collection was the utilitarian significance such as the wide use of double cloth which could be worn inside out, the concept of reversible garment and the use of unwoven fabrics. The colour pallette had the dominance of black, red and blue with products ranging from dresses, jackets and trenchcoats to name a few.<ref name=ie2>{{cite news|title=Designers are basically tailors: Rajesh Pratap Singh|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/designers-are-basically-tailors-rajesh-pratap-singh/596992/1|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Indian Express|date=29 March 2010}}</ref><ref name=TOI23>{{cite news|last=SHARMA|first=KALPANA|title=A 'different' Grand finale!|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-29/shows/28132539_1_grand-finale-front-row-clothes|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Times Of India|date=29 March 2010}}</ref><ref name=TH24>{{cite news|last=Shah|first=Shalini|title=Insider tales|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article228488.ece|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=10 March 2010|___location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
In 2011, the designer showcased his spring summer collection in WIFW which was the amalgamation between [[Ikkat]] weave from the state of [[Orissa, India|Orissa]] and handloom textiles. The colours had vibrant shades of fuchsias and oranges with clean cut tunics, shirt dresses and hooded shirts and jackets to name a few. Designer Rakesh Thakore, [[Rohit Bal]], Rita Kapur Chisti and model and actor Rahul Dev walked the ramp clad in the designer's collection.<ref name=HT11>{{cite news|title=Ikkat Magic With Rajesh Pratap Singh|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/audio-news-video/AV-Entertainment/Ikkat-magic-with-Rajesh-Pratap-Singh/Article2-770846.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120608215112/http://www.hindustantimes.com/audio-news-video/AV-Entertainment/Ikkat-magic-with-Rajesh-Pratap-Singh/Article2-770846.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 June 2012|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
In
In 2011, the designer's autumn winter collection at WIFW, named as ''Architectural Romance became laborious'' was quite experimental. Black and white dominated the pallette of the range with bubble silhouettes and anti-fits. The range had elements such as floral embroideries, leather and felt appliques, pixelated leather sequins and some fine textiles termed as the ''Aluminium Ikkat'' by the designer himself.<ref name=IE20>{{cite news|last=Vasudev|first=Shefalee|title=ALUMINIUM IKAT AND HALF A TROUSER|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ALUMINIUM-IKAT-AND-HALF-A-TROUSER/773780/|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=
▲In 2011, the designer's autumn winter collection at WIFW, named as ''Architectural Romance became laborious'' was quite experimental. Black and white dominated the pallette of the range with bubble silhouettes and anti-fits. The range had elements such as floral embroideries, leather and felt appliques, pixelated leather sequins and some fine textiles termed as the ''Aluminium Ikkat'' by the designer himself.<ref name=IE20>{{cite news|last=Vasudev|first=Shefalee|title=ALUMINIUM IKAT AND HALF A TROUSER|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ALUMINIUM-IKAT-AND-HALF-A-TROUSER/773780/|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Indian Express|date=0 April 2011}}</ref>
Pratap, in 2011, also presented his collection at the grand finale of Dubai Fashion Week. The collection had the dominance of Black with the print hues appearing in the floral motifs. The range reflected his use of de-structured cuts and sleek finishing
with offerings like ankle-length velvet coats and the cocoon-inspired dresses with dropped shoulders and tapering hemlines. The striking feature of the range was the metal [[Ikkat]] pattern, geometrical prints of hexagonal shapes featured heavily in the 41 creations.<ref name=KT22>{{cite news|title=
Rajesh Pratap Singh has a domestic retail presence of six standalone flagship stores across the country and selected multibrand boutiques. Internationally the label retails through some select boutiques.
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In 2009, the designer showcased his ecologically responsible collection at the
Pratap is closely working with backward and forward integration as well as technical improvements in [[Khadi]] (handspun and handwoven fine cotton and wool). He is also working with a cooperative society for developing
The designer is also working on the state government sponsored project to promote and
In 2012, Pratap was one of the twelve designers who showcased for a special show against human traffic in WIFW joining hands with an organisation, ''you can free us'', which rescues women from forced prostitution founded by NRI philanthropist Sujo John. The show began with a story of one such woman, Alice, who was rescued from a brothel in New Delhi, rehabilitated and then featured in a fashion shoot titled as ''Alice in Wonderland'' photographed by Subi Samuel. Singh's ensemble depicted hope with a strong black and orange churidar frock ensemble.<ref name=ITI21>{{cite news|last=Jakhar|first=Deepti|title=Special show against human trafficking at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week
▲The designer is also working on the state government sponsored project to promote and popularize Orissa handlooms and textiles in India and abroad by improving designs and create a market for the same.<ref name=TOI30>{{cite news|last=Mishra|first=Sandeep|title=Orissa handlooms to go the designer way|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-31/bhubaneswar/29603712_1_designers-orissa-textiles|accessdate=13 January 2013|newspaper=The Times Of India|date=31 May 2011}}</ref>
▲In 2012, Pratap was one of the twelve designers who showcased for a special show against human traffic in WIFW joining hands with an organisation, ''you can free us'', which rescues women from forced prostitution founded by NRI philanthropist Sujo John. The show began with a story of one such woman, Alice, who was rescued from a brothel in New Delhi, rehabilitated and then featured in a fashion shoot titled as ''Alice in Wonderland'' photographed by Subi Samuel. Singh's ensemble depicted hope with a strong black and orange churidar frock ensemble.<ref name=ITI21>{{cite news|last=Jakhar|first=Deepti|title=Special show against human trafficking at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/special-show-against-human-trafficking-wills-lifestyle-india-fashion-week/1/174229.html|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=India Today.in|date=18 February 2012}}</ref>
==Awards==
The designer has
* Designer of the Year at the GQ Men of the Year awards in 2009
* Designer of the Year named by [[Elle (magazine)|Elle]] in 2007
* Kingfisher Designer of the Year award in 2001 and 2005
* Best Menswear Designer honour at the Fashion Awards 1996
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==External links==
* {{cite web | title = Rajesh Pratap Sngh|publisher= Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)| url = http://www.fdci.org/Member.aspx?mid=-1512779449&cat=2 }}
▲* [http://www.rajeshpratapsingh.com/ Official website]
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