It’s a story straight out of a rags-to-riches Bollywood film: a young boy from the humble Indian village of Malhausi – where he had to study under the light of a kerosene lamp – works his way up the ladder to become one of the most exciting names in fashion. Now, that boy is set to conquer one of the industry’s biggest platforms: Paris Fashion Week.
Rahul Mishra, 35, didn’t even plan to become a designer. After finishing a physics degree at Kanpur University in Uttar Pradesh, his father hoped for him to become a doctor or an engineer. But Mishra was bored of science and wanted a change. So, buoyed by a childhood love for doodling, he sat for the entrance exam of the National Institute of Design, India’s premier design school in Ahmedabad. He got in, finished a degree in apparel design, and eventually became the first non-European to win a full scholarship to Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Italy.
Mishra’s career took off soon after, showcasing his works in Dubai, London and Australia. Last year, he made history by becoming the first Asian to win the prestigious International Woolmark Prize, the previous winners of which include Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Karl Lagerfeld.
On Saturday, the spotlight will be back on Mishra as he presents his latest collection in Paris, where he’s one of the youngest talents in a slate of super-labels that include Chanel, Dior and Hermès.
Original article by James Gabrillo
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