Prabal Gurung celebrated his Nepali roots in his latest runway show at the New York Fashion Week, with models wearing sindoor.
Photo: Getty ImagesSindoor is a vermillion-red powder that married women of the Indian subcontinent wear in their hair parting. It is also an auspicious item offered to gods.
Photo: Getty ImagesSindoor is extra-special for Nepali people as it is a symbol of good luck and bravery. It can be adorned by anyone on the 10th day of Dashain (Dussehra).
Photo: Getty ImagesGurung was inspired from the Buddhist concept of "Anichya" or "impermanence" for his runway show at NYFW.
Photo: Getty ImagesGurung used butterfly motifs, wool jackets, hues of vermillion, saffron, burgundy and dusty pinks paired with black in asymmetrical cuts.
Photo: InstagramThe designer cites his 10-day meditation retreat as the motivation behind this collection. Reading, phones and exercise were all banned during this retreat.
Photo: Getty ImagesAmerican singers Kelsea Ballerini and Becky G and actress Alyah Chanelle Scott were among the front-row guests at his NYFW runway show.
Photo: InstagramKelsea Ballerini was seen in a custom Prabal Gurung yellow gown at the Grammys recently.
Photo: Getty ImagesPrabal Gurung is a Singapore-born Nepali-American fashion designer based in New York. He studied fashion at NIFT, New Delhi.