Mocked for 'walking like a girl' to commanding global runways: Fashion designer Prabal Gurung shares story

From the grand steps of the Met Gala to the keynote stage at the Melbourne Fashion Festival 2026, designer Prabal Gurung has built a career on storytelling through fabric and words. In a conversation with SBS Hindi, he reflects on dressing singer Diljit Dosanjh, sharing moments with Michelle Obama at the White House, and the time in India that shaped him. "India has given me my wings" he says, as he continues to soar after having claimed his American dream. Once a young boy from Nepal mocked for 'walking like a girl', Gurung now stands at the forefront of global fashion, measuring his success in impact.

Designer Prabal Gurung delivering the keynote address at the Melbourne Fashion Festival Business Lunch 2026, as the festival celebrates its 30th anniversary. Credit: PETER FOSTER

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