12 Facts About Rahul Mishra

Rahul Mishra was born on 7 November 1979 and is an Indian fashion designer based in Delhi.

Rahul Mishra is the first Indian designer to be invited to showcase at the Haute Couture Week in Paris.

Rahul Mishra won the International Woolmark Prize in 2014 at Milan Fashion Week, becoming the first Indian designer to win the award.

Rahul Mishra spent his childhood with his grandparents, listening to an array of stories- religious, historical, moral, of balance and humanity.

Rahul Mishra did his graduate degree in physics from Kanpur University.

Rahul Mishra made his debut in 2006 at Lakme Fashion Week with a collection using cotton handloom textiles from Kerala, especially off-white fabric with golden border of Kerala mundu.

Rahul Mishra has showcased his work at fashion weeks in London, Dubai, Australia and is regular on the official calendar of Paris Fashion Week.

Rahul Mishra has become known for incorporating traditional Indian textiles, and handmade artisanship to his work.

Rahul Mishra is the only Indian designer to be chosen by Rent the Runway, online rental boutique.

Rahul Mishra's award-winning capsule range, "The Lotus Effect" was based on the hexagon shapes and Lotus motifs.

In February 2014, Rahul Mishra won the 2014 Woolmark Prize at Milan Fashion Week.

The award carries an AUS $100,000 prize and was previously won by designers Karl Lagerfield, Giorgio Armani and Yves Saint Laurent, Rahul Mishra was the only Indian to have won the award.