Rajesh Pratap Singh

Biography

Rajesh Pratap Singh (born 1969) is a noted fashion designer from India, based in New Delhi.

Singh originally from Rajasthan, graduated from NIFT, Delhi in 1994, however, he was trained with New Delhi–based designer David Abraham for a year, before graduating. He further went to work with the Italian menswear label, Marzotto for two years. 

Singh started his line of men's and women's clothing in 1997 after his experience of twelve years in the fashion industry in India and Italy. The designer is known for his minimalism and understated design aesthetics with a sharp eye for detail. Pratap's exploration of fabric texturing and most prominently his creative usage of pintucks have almost become synonymous with the label. 

The key to his work lies in simplicity, clean cuts, and flawless detailing. The designer's belief in silence is reflected in the name of his pret line RIP (Rest in Peace). Pratap has showcased in collections in Paris and Milan as well apart from India He is also an Associate Design member of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI).

In 2007, Wills Lifestyle introduced the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week line by Rajesh Pratap Singh for which the designer created the range of menswear and womenswear with his signature minimal styling. Products offered in the line included shirts, jackets, popovers, etc. for men and shirt dresses, tunics, shirts evening gowns, etc. for women. The range was designed to suit formal as well as informal occasions.

In 2008, Rajesh showcased spring spring-summer 2009 collection at Paris Fashion Week which was positively received. The focus of the collection was the play of fabrics such as cotton and organza. The designer also experimented with the color palette by using bright hues such as fuchsias and corals. With wearable, clean, and structured cuts, the products were well appreciated.

In 2011, the designer's autumn-winter collection at WIFW, named Architectural Romance became laborious was quite experimental. Black and white dominated the palette of the range with bubble silhouettes and anti-fits. The range had elements such as floral embroideries, leather and felt appliques, pixelated leather sequins, and some fine textiles termed as the Aluminium Ikkat by the designer himself.