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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 | 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=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|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'' works alongside him.<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|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216064041/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-14/delhi/28209069_1_glamorous-fashion-rahul-khanna-designers|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 February 2013|accessdate=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=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>
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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 sillhouettes 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=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-03-15/shows/27764196_1_biker-india-fashion-week-collection|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910160849/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-03-15/shows/27764196_1_biker-india-fashion-week-collection|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 September 2011|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of 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=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-29/shows/28132539_1_grand-finale-front-row-clothes|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216072722/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-29/shows/28132539_1_grand-finale-front-row-clothes|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 February 2013|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>
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|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=dead|archive-date=17 September 2011|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-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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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|___location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
The designer is also working on the state government sponsored project to promote and popularise 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|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216064053/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-31/bhubaneswar/29603712_1_designers-orissa-textiles|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 February 2013|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>
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