Prabal Gurung

Prabal Gurung is an award-winning fashion designer who has been at the forefront of American fashion since launching his eponymous label in 2009. He is also the co-vice chair of the Council of Fashion Designers of America; a co-fonder of the Shikshya Foundation Nepal; a non-profit organization creating a critical mass of leaders in Nepal; and a co-founder/board member of Gold House; a cultural ecosystem that empowers Asian Pacific leaders to power tomorrow for all. A true industry disruptor based in New York City for over two decades; he has become a prominent figure in the city's cultural and social landscape; and he is redefining the role of the fashion designer as a catalyst for positive change.