Rajesh Pratap Singh
TeamMissMalini: This is your maiden showcase at LFW, why did you decide to participate after all these years?
Rajesh Pratap Singh (RPS): Well, a friend of mine called and asked me to do it and so I did.
TeamMM: What’s your take on the Indian Fashion Industry currently – any particular designers you are impressed by?
RPS: Lot of new young talent is now coming up, which is great and a positive thing to take the industry forward. Therefore it will not be correct to name one or few.
TeamMM: Your mood board reflects illusions – can you shed more light on it?
RPS: Everything is an illusion.
TeamMM: Collaborating with a make-up brand – what was the experience like? Did you face any challenges?
RPS: No, it was nice to interact with a young and co-operative team. I am sure both the teams are game to learn from each other.
TeamMM: What has been your most memorable collection?
RPS: Amnesia is something which I have always been accused of; I tend to forget after every collection. The focus is always on the new collection/season.
Rajesh Pratap Singh for LFW
Rajesh Pratap Singh for LFW
TeaMM: What does the Indian Fashion Industry future hold?
RPS: Hopefully, a bright one and I sincerely hope that fashion is treated as a trade and the business is taken seriously by all the parties, especially the Indian Government which sees us as nothing but entertainment.
Rajesh Pratap Singh for LFW
Rajesh Pratap Singh for LFW
TeamMM: Any advice for a young designers?
RPS: Basically, if the foundation is laid, it’s going to be an interesting and bright journey. So enjoy the ride.
TeamMM: Would you ever take over a fashion house? Any plans to expand your line?
RPS: We keep on experimenting on new things every season and every second. Expansion is a by-product.
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