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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>http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-08-30/news/27430915_1_royals-fashion-ritu-kumar</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
<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 comes from the family of doctors. 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}}</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}}</ref>
Pratap is a rock climber and a regular biker
==Career==
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
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
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
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
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}}</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 />
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
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=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-20/shows/28232995_1_rohit-bal-fashion-collection|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Times Of India|date=20 November 2010}}</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
In 2011, the designer showcased his spring summer collection in WIFW which was the amalgamation between [[Ikkat]] weave from the state of [[Orissa]]
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
In 2011, the designer's autumn winter collection at WIFW, named as ''Architectural Romance became laborious'' was quite experimental. Black
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
Rajesh Pratap Singh has a domestic retail presence of six standalone flagship stores across the country
==Upliftment
In 2009, the designer showcased his ecologically responsible collection at the “Green Fashion 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
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’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|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=20 September 2009}}</ref>
He is also associated with various textile mills for the research
The designer is also working on the state government sponsored project to promote and popularize Orissa handlooms and textiles in India
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>
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