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Decoding the decade

Prabal Gurung's 10-year journey from Nepal to New York.

By Lavina Melwani

He's the rock star of New York City's high voltage fashion world, the winner of countless awards and the darling of the social circle. His difficult name-Prabal Gurung-has become a showstopper in the international fashion world. This year the boy from Kathmandu turns 40 and his company completes a decade in the city's frenetic fashion scene.

His couture has been worn by a clutch of power women including Michelle Obama, the Duchess of Cambridge, Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Anne Hathaway and Deepika Padukone; his very first collection was splashed across the cover of Woman's Wear Daily (WWD) and this year he dressed not one but nine celebrities at the iconic Met Gala. His clothes are coveted by international fashionistas and are sold in over 20 countries.

With his legion

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