Prabal Gurung (born 31 March 1979) is a Nepalese-American Singaporean based fashion designer, businessman, clothing entrepreneur and Instagram star. Additionally, he owns his eponymous fashion clothing brand. Vogue covered his collections in one of his issues. Prabal worked with Manish Malhotra (Indian fashion designer).
Meanwhile, he becomes a runner-up for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (2010). Prabal created quite a stir in the media for dating Karan Johar (Indian filmmaker). In fact, these are just rumors, and the two clarified their relationship. Gurung calls “Karan” as her dearest friend on Twitter.
They posed for a photo posted on Instagram on Sunday to wish Johar on his birthday. Soon after, Prabal deleted the image. She said that Karan Johar is her mentor, guide for her and that he loves Bollywood. In reality, he denies his connection to the owner of Dharma Productions. He revealed that he dated someone five years ago. However, the couple is not together at the moment.
Prabal and Karan are just good friends according to them. As of now, these gossips are trending in fashion magazines and tabloids. He also added that we are living in a global society. Therefore, it is necessary to broaden our definition of love. On the other hand, falling in love does not mean having a romantic relationship. It looks a bit immature.
Early years, parents and profile
The renowned designer was born on the 31st of November 1979 in Singapore . Also, Prabal Gurung getting old is around 40 years old.
He lived with his Nepali parents in Kathmandu and Singapore. Also, he is a former student of St. Xavier’s school.
In fact, Prabal completed his design course from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). Gurung then went to Parsons School of Design.
Curiosities and quick information
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full real birth name | Prabal Gurung. |
| Nickname | Prabal. |
| Profession | Fashion designer. |
| Famous for | Being linked with Karan Johar (Bollywood filmmaker). |
| Age (as of 2019) | 40 years old |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | March 31, 1979. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Singapore. |
| Nationality | Nepali-American. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Social media statistics | Instagram : @prabalgurung (685 thousand followers). Twitter : twitter.com/prabalgurung. Facebook : facebook.com/PrabalGurung. |
| Awards | 1. FTI Award at Parsons School of Design. 2. CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist (2010). 3. Swarovski Women’s Wear Award Nominee. 4. He won the Ecco Domani Fashion Fund Award (2010). |
| star sign (zodiac sign) | Aries. |
| ethnicity | Nepalese. |
| Religion | Hinduism. |
| Current residence | New York, USA. |
| filmography | |
| Fashion Brand/Label | Prabal Gurung. |
| Work experience | 1. He worked with Manish Malhotra. 2. Learning with Donna Karan. 2. He was teamed up with Cynthia Rowley. 3. Bill Blass (Fashion Director). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 9″ . Centimeters: 175cm . Meters: 1.75 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 70kg . Pounds: 154 pounds . |
| bicep size | 12.5 inches |
| Body measurements (chest-waist-hips) | 40-30-34. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 9. |
| Details of the tattoos? | Will update. |
| eye color | Black. |
| Hair color | Black. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Will update soon. Mom : Not known. |
| Brothers | Brother: Sister: |
| Family members | Grandfather: Uncle: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single |
| wedding date | — |
| Dating history? | Possible Single. |
| Girlfriend | Not known. |
| Name of wife/spouse | None. |
| Kids | Son: NA. Daughter: None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduated in Fashion Design. |
| College | San Xavier Secondary School. |
| Alma mater | 1. National Institute of Fashion Technology. 2. Parsons School of Design. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| favorite celebrity | Actor: Tom Cruise. Actress: Anne Hathaway. |
| dream vacation destination | Singapore. |
| Favorite color | Black. |
| I love to do | Meditation and Yoga. |
| favorite dishes | Italian food. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $3 million US dollars. |
| Salary, earnings and monthly income | Under review. |
| Contact details | |
| house details | House in New York. |
| Official Web site | www.prabalgurung.com. |
| Office address | None. |
| Email address | Will update. |
| Mobile or phone number | N/A |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Prabal Gurung
- Prabal moved to New York City in search of more opportunities.
- Additionally, he was an apprentice along with Donna Karan while studying at Parsons School.
- He was part of Cynthia Rowley’s design team for two years.
- In fact, Mr. Gurung won the FIT award at Parsons his first year.
- According to Lifestylepedia, the 40-year-old designer has joined Bill Blass as fashion director.
- Prabal’s fashion label had been launched in 2009.
- The following year, he made his debut at a ramp show in Bryant Park, New York.
- She designed dresses for celebrities including Scarlett Johnson, Anne Hathaway, January Jones, Emma Watson, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, and Priyanka Chopra.
- He was selected in CFDA Fashion Incubator from 2010 to 2012.
- Truly, Karan Johar’s rumored partner felt mediation transformed his life.
- Now, he didn’t struggle with impulsiveness.
- Wedding and love affairs: Prabal dated a mysterious girl in the past. Now, he has linked up with his gay boyfriend Karan Johar. But, they denied the news of the matter speculated in the media. Also, the information about Prabal Gurung’s wife or girlfriend is still not found.
- He thinks that having a good breakfast is a good way to start the day.
- Gurung received the Ecco Domani Fashion Fund Award (2010).
- On the other hand, he feels that we should not be greedy and doubt our intentions.
- It was nominated for the American Swarovski Women’s Wear Award.
- Money Factor : Meanwhile, his estimated Estate is valued at $3 million US dollars.