Masaba Gupta
Masaba Gupta | |
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Born | 1989 |
Residence | India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Fashion designer / Fashion Director of Satya Paul |
Spouse(s) | Madhu Mantena |
Parent(s) |
Neena Gupta (mother) Viv Richards (father) |
Website |
www |
Labels | Masaba |
Masaba Gupta (born 1989) is an Indian fashion designer.
Her parents are West Indian cricketer Viv Richards and Indian actress Neena Gupta. Gupta grew up in Mumbai.[1] At the age of 8, she wanted to become a tennis player but she dropped the idea after the age of 16.[1] She was passionate about dance and music. She wanted to join Shiamak Davar's dance group after learning dance from him, but her mother advised against it. She then took up a course in music in London. She dropped out of the course and returned to India.[2]
Later she joined Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University.
At 19, she applied for Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai with support from Wendell Rodricks. Gupta is well-known for the creative and artistic/literary names she gives each collection. She named her first collection Kattran (English:miniature bits of fabric).[3] Her LFW 2014 collection "Wanderess," was, quote, "inspired by novelist Roman Payne’s doe-eyed gypsy girl character, Saskia" in his novel, The Wanderess.[4]
She is noted for her unconventional prints along with feminine drapes and silhouettes.[5] DNA remarked her work has "a unique Indianness in a very modern context", citing her "Tamil script sarees and jackets" and the way she uses cotton and muslin.[6] Gupta has certainly made the Top Ten list of "the best Indian fashion designers." Some even put her at the very top.[7]
Personal life
Masaba married film producer Madhu Mantena on 2 June 2015 in a court marriage.[8]
References
- 1 2 "Tennis : Sania is an icon for Indian sport: Masaba". The Hindu. Feb 24, 2005. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
- ↑ "You have to learn from your mistakes: Masaba Gupta on Neena Gupta". FirstPost. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ↑ "Take your chances like you take your vitamins: Masaba Gupta". India Today. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Lakmé Fashion Week – Masaba Gupta".
- ↑ "My stint with Satya Paul an eye-opener: Masaba Gupta". India Today. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "What's your style: Fashion designer Masaba Gupta". dna. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "The 10 Best Indian Fashion Designers You Should Know".
- ↑ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-3331014/Newly-weds-Masaba-Gupta-Madhu-Mantena-throw-lavish-reception-B-Town-s-swish-set.html
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