A look at London designer Ashish Gupta’s bizarre creations

A model presents a creation by designer Ashish Gupta during the 2017 Spring / Summer catwalk show at London Fashion Week in London on September 19, 2016. (AFP)

Updated on: Sep 20, 2016 3:46 PM IST

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A model presents a creation by designer Ashish Gupta during the 2017 Spring / Summer catwalk show at London Fashion Week in London on September 19, 2016. (AFP)

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London-based Ashish hails from Delhi, son of two doctors, and has a fine arts degree from India. (AFP)

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He first showed his collection at the LFW in 2005 and has since won the New Generation award three times. (AFP)

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He moved to London to complete an MA at Central St Martin’s under the legendary Louise Wilson (British professor of fashion design). (AFP)

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He graduated in 2000 and had plans to work at a design studio in Paris. (AFP)

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His hopes were dashed when his bag containing his entire portfolio of work and his cash was stolen at the Gare du Nord railway station in Paris. (AFP)

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He quietly continued to make clothes for his friends in London till Browns Focus, the iconic London fashion store, noticed his creations and gave him his first order in 2001. (AFP)

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Ashish’s designs are known for their eccentric yet calm character. (AFP)

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He has designed clothes for the likes of Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Rita Ora and Madonna. (AFP)

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Since he is based in London, he isn’t very well-known in the Indian fashion circuit. (AFP)