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'''Rajesh Pratap Singh''' (born 1969<ref name=WSJ28 />) is a noted [[fashion designer]] from [[India]], based in [[New Delhi]].

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'''Rajesh Pratap Singh''' (born 1969)<ref name=WSJ28 />) is aan notedIndian [[fashion designer]] from [[India]], based in [[New Delhi]].

Singh was originally from [[Rajasthan,]]. He graduated from [[NIFT]], Delhi in 1994,; howeverbefore graduating, he was trainedworking with New Delhi-basedDelhi–based designer David Abraham for year, before graduating. He, further went to work with the Italian menswear label, [[Marzotto]] for two tearsyears.<ref name=WSJ28 /> Singh started his own line of men's and women's clothing in 19961997 after his experience of twotwelve 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=The Indian Express|date=24 March 2010}}</ref>

<ref name=lm1>{{cite news|title=Rajesh Pratap Singh’sSingh'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|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055839/http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/LEYcNWMP4cWTWEMsiLWc8L/Rajesh-Pratap-Singh8217s-show-at-the-WLIFW.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He is also the Associate Design member of [[Fashion Design Council of India]] (FDCI).

==Personal life==

Rajesh Pratap 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 Ofof 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 ana costume assistant on a BBC production set in India.<ref name=WSJ28>{{cite news|title=The Designers|url=httphttps://onlinewww.wsj.com/articlearticles/SB105787792579340700.html?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|newspaper=The Hindu|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=httphttps://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009life-05-14style/parties/delhi/28209069_1_glamorousGlamorous-fashion-rahuldo-khannain-designers|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Times Of India|date=14 May 2009}}<Delhi/ref> along with his sister also works with him in the businessarticleshow/4525186.<ref name=MOI10>{{cite news|last=Banon|first=Tanya|title=After 15 years, the designs of Rajesh Pratap Singh continue to exude creative supremacy on the runway cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216064041/http://wwwarticles.dailymailtimesofindia.coindiatimes.ukcom/indiahome/indianews/article2009-2201772/After05-15-years14/delhi/28209069_1_glamorous-fashion-Rajeshrahul-Pratapkhanna-Singhdesigners|url-continues-exude-creative-supremacystatus=live|archive-runway.htmldate=16 February 2013|accessdateaccess-date=12 January 2013|newspaper=Mail[[The OnlineTimes of India]]|date=1114 SeptemberMay 2012|___location=London2009}}</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=‘II would trade anything for a good set of wheels’wheels|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_i-would-trade-anything-for-a-good-set-of-wheels_1463689|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Daily News & Analysis|date=8 November 2010}}</ref>

Rajesh Pratap 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 | 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>. His father, being a cardiologist, expected him to take up medicine. However, Pratap was inclined towards his cousin profession who was an costume assistant on a BBC production set in India.<ref name=WSJ28>{{cite news|title=The Designers|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB105787792579340700.html?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|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=25 March 2007|___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''<ref name=TOI16>{{cite news|last=DUTTA|first=AYANDRALI|title=Glamorous fashion do in Delhi|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-14/delhi/28209069_1_glamorous-fashion-rahul-khanna-designers|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Times Of India|date=14 May 2009}}</ref> along with his sister also works with him in the business.<ref name=MOI10>{{cite news|last=Banon|first=Tanya|title=After 15 years, the designs of Rajesh Pratap Singh continue to exude creative supremacy on the runway |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2201772/After-15-years-fashion-Rajesh-Pratap-Singh-continues-exude-creative-supremacy-runway.html|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Mail Online India|date=11 September 2012|___location=London}}</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=‘I would trade anything for a good set of wheels’|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_i-would-trade-anything-for-a-good-set-of-wheels_1463689|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Daily News & Analysis|date=8 November 2010}}</ref>

==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|newspaper=The Hindu|date=21 July 2007|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|___location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

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 sillhouettessilhouettes such as one-piece dresses in textured leathers, dhoti pants, double-breasted and angrakha-jackets, and short jerseys paired with churidar-pants, as well as long skirts embellished with silver patterns. The collection came out to be an interesting combination of tough biker look and soft Indian elegance.<ref name=TOI17>{{cite news|last=Amar|first=Charu|title='Biker look' gets a softer touch|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/shows/Biker-look-gets-a-softer-touch/articleshow/2941033.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910160849/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-03-15/shows/27764196_1_biker-india-fashion-week-collection|accessdateurl-status=live|archive-date=10 September 2011|access-date=12 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Times Ofof India]]|date=15 March 2008}}</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=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|accessdateurl-status=live|archive-date=16 February 2013|access-date=12 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Times Ofof 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 this year, the designer also designed the opera costumes of “Padmavati by Albert Roussel” which was directed by [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]].<ref name=TH19>{{cite news|title=Reclusive rock star|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/12/23/stories/2008122350500100.htm|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=23 December 2008|___location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The opera was staged at the Theatre du Chatelet in [[Paris]] in March, 2008<ref name=s27>{{cite web|title=I have no plans to get married: Sanjay Leela Bhansali|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/i-have-no-plans-to-get-married-sanjay-leela-bhansali-news-bollywood-kkftRahdjja.html|publisher=sify.com|accessdate=13 January 2013}}</ref> followed by an encore in Spoletto in [[Italy]] in the same year in June.<ref name=TOI17 />

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>

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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 the same year, Rajesh along with stylist [[Ambika Pillai]] worked on the look of the cabin crew of [[Indigo Airlines]]. He designed the bi-coloured clean-cut tunic and a hat with the airline's wings displayed on it.<ref name=nk3>{{cite news|title=Rajesh Pratap and Ambika Pillai To Give New Look To Indigo's Cabin Crew|url=http://www.newkerala.com/news/world/fullnews-23610.html|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=newsKerala.com|date=18 August 2010}}</ref>

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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=09 April 2011|archive-date=14 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514124300/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/aluminium-ikat-and-half-a-trouser/773780/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In the same year, the designer associated with [[Tata Motors|TATA]] Motors in the design project of TATA Manza where he gave his inputs in the design and the interior of the model.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tata Motors partners with Rajesh Pratap Singh for Tata Manza|url=http://www.moneylife.in/article/tata-motors-partners-with-rajesh-pratap-singh-for-tata-manza/20403.html|accessdate=12 January 2013}}</ref><ref name=IE13>{{cite news|title=Tata Motors partners with designer Rajesh Pratap Singh|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tata-motors-partners-with-designer-rajesh-pratap-singh/857098/|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Indian Express|date=7 October 2011}}</ref>

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=It’sIt's a wrap|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/inside.asp?xfile=/data/citytimes/2011/April/citytimes_April175.xml&section=citytimes&col=|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Khaleej Times|date=25 April 2011}}</ref>

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.

==UpliftmentPhilanthropy and Revivalcraft Initiativesrevival initiatives==

In 2009, the designer showcased his ecologically responsible collection at the “Green"Green Fashion Show”Show" on Earth Day organised by [[National Geographic Channel]] in partnership with the British Council and Madi Design. The designer came up with the collection of hand woven and hand spun special organic cotton and other eco-friendly material.<ref name=Th8>{{cite news|last=Tankha|first=Madhur|title=Commitment towards Mother Earth|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/20/stories/2009042056260200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090424195844/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/20/stories/2009042056260200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 April 2009|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=20 April 2009|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|___location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

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 India’sIndia's finest Cashmere.<ref name=TH7>{{cite news|last=Sengupta|first=Hendol|title=An ethos of elegance|url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/09/20/stories/2009092050280700.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090926075319/http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/09/20/stories/2009092050280700.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 September 2009|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=20 September 2009|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|___location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

The designer is also working on the state government sponsored project to promote and popularizepopularise 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=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Orissa-handlooms-to-go-the-designer-way/articleshow/8652957.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216064053/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-31/bhubaneswar/29603712_1_designers-orissa-textiles|accessdateurl-status=live|archive-date=16 February 2013|access-date=13 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Times Ofof India]]|date=31 May 2011}}</ref>

He is also associated with various textile mills for the research and development of new textiles.<ref name=MOI10 />

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|archive-date=15 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915211126/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/special-show-against-human-trafficking-wills-lifestyle-india-fashion-week/1/174229.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

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 baggedwon many awards under his credit-–

* 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<ref name{{cn|date=MOI10July />2020}}

== References ==

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==External links==

* {{Official website|http://www.rajeshpratapsingh.com/ }}

* {{cite web | title = Rajesh Pratap Sngh|publisher= Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)| url = http://www.fdci.org/Member.aspx?mid=-1512779449&cat=2 }}

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