'''Rajesh Pratap Singh''' is a noted [[fashion designer]] from [[India]]. Born in 1971,<ref name=WSJ28 /> the designer originalyoriginally belongs to Royal [[Rajput]] family of [[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 & women's clothing in the year 1996 after his experience of two years in the fashion industry in [[India]] & [[Italy]]. The designer is known for his minimalism & understated design aesthetics with a sharp eye for detailings. Pratap's exploration with fabric texturing & 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 & 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]] & [[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>
<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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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 alongwithalong with stylist Ambika Pillai worked on the look of the cabin crew of [[Indigo Airlines]]. He designed the bi-coloured clean cut tunic & 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>
In 2011, the designer showcased his spring summer collection in WIFW which was the amalgamation between [[Ikkat]] weave from the state of [[Orissa]] & handloom textiles. The colours had vibrant shades of fuschiasfuchsias & oranges with clean cut tunics, shirt dresses & hooded shirts & jackets to name a few. Designer Rakesh Thakore, [[Rohit Bal]], Rita Kapur Chisti & model & 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|accessdate=12 January 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</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 & 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>
