Prabal Gurung is a Nepalese American fashion designer who established his eponymous label in New York City in 2009. He is also the creative director for the Japanese jewelry house Tasaki since 2017. Gurung is known for his vibrant designs and modern aesthetic.
1974: Born in Singapore
In 1974, Prabal Gurung was born in Singapore to Nepali parents.
1999: Moved to New York City
In 1999, Prabal Gurung moved to New York City to study at the Parsons School of Design.
2001: Sephora Uniform Change
In 2001, Sephora last changed their employee wear before Prabal Gurung's redesign in 2011.
2004: Design Director at Bill Blass
In 2004, Prabal Gurung was appointed design director at Bill Blass.
February 2009: Launched PRABAL GURUNG Label
In February 2009, Prabal Gurung launched his own label, PRABAL GURUNG, during New York Fashion Week.
2009: Launched Eponymous Label
In 2009, Prabal Gurung launched his own fashion label.
November 2010: Runner-up for CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
In November 2010, Prabal Gurung was runner-up for the 2010 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.
2011: CFDA Swarovski Award for Womenswear
In 2011, Prabal Gurung received the CFDA Swarovski Award for Womenswear.
2011: Chief Designer for ICB Collections
In 2011, Prabal Gurung was appointed chief designer for the relaunch of Onward Kashiyama's ICB collections in Europe.
2011: Uniforms for Sephora Beauty Advisors
In 2011, Prabal Gurung was commissioned by Sephora to create new uniforms for all its beauty advisers in North America.
2012: Established Shikshya Foundation
In 2012, Prabal Gurung established the Shikshya Foundation in Nepal to benefit underprivileged children.
2012: Finalist for Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award
In 2012, Prabal Gurung was listed as a finalist for the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award.
2013: Collaboration with Target
In 2013, Prabal Gurung worked on collections with Target.
2014: Collaboration with MAC Cosmetics
In 2014, Prabal Gurung worked on collections with MAC Cosmetics.
April 2015: Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund
In April 2015, Prabal Gurung created a relief fund for victims of the Nepal earthquake, raising almost one million in funds.
2015: Drawing Award from Creativity Center
In 2015, Prabal Gurung won the Drawing Award from the Creativity Center.
2016: Collaboration with Toms
In 2016, Prabal Gurung collaborated with Toms to raise awareness for his Shikshya Foundation project.
2017: Collaboration with Lane Bryant
In 2017, Prabal Gurung worked on collections with Lane Bryant.
2017: Creative Director for Tasaki
Since 2017, Prabal Gurung has been the creative director for the Japanese jewelry house Tasaki.
December 2024: Vice Chairman of CFDA
As of December 2024, Prabal Gurung is the vice chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
May 2025: Memoir Release
In May 2025, Prabal Gurung's memoir, Walk Like a Girl, will be released.
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