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Born: June 30, 1969 Nationality: Indian-American Occupation: Haute Couture Fashion Designer, Director, Actor, Philanthropist Shekhar Rahate is an Indian-American haute couture fashion designer who has been active in the entertainment industry as a fashion photographer, runway model, and theater actor initially and then as a haute couture fashion designer known for his craftsmanship, vibrant designs, and working in both the fashion and entertainment industries. His gowns are also featured on red carpets, major fashion weeks, and global cultural events.
Biography
[edit]Early Life and Education
[edit]Shekhar Rahate was born and raised in India. Rahate's father, Vasant Govind Rahate, worked as a government servant, while his mother, Sunita Vasant Rahate, a homemaker. He grew up alongside three sisters and gained early education in his hometown. Rahate started his early career with photography, theater, and modeling in India. In 1999, Rahate moved to Dubai, where he enrolled at Beams International Fashion School..[1] and graduated in 2000. To advance in his career, he went on to study at the Parsons School of Fashion Design [2] in New York City, where he honed his skills in haute couture design.
Career
[edit]Fashion Design
[edit]Shekhar Rahate’s professional career began in the early 2000s after he relocated to the United States. He launched his own fashion line featuring fashion couture gowns. Rahate's designs were featured in major fashion events, including New York Fashion Week [3], Los Angeles Fashion Week [4], and Paris Fashion Week [4]. Rahate's designs have been worn at award shows, including the Oscars[5], Golden Globes[6], and Cannes Film Festival[7]. His creations have also been featured at events such as the United Nations General Assembly Hall[8] in 2015 making him the first designer to display his designs in the United Nations.
His gowns have been worn by celebrities like Vanessa Williams[9] and Michelle Romano, and contestants from Miss Asia Pacific, Miss World[10], and Miss Universe[11] pageants. Costume Design, Film and Television In addition to his work in fashion, Rahate has also worked in the film industry as a costume designer, actor, and producer. His feature film Amidst My Own[12] received over 80 nominations and 25 awards, including five Best Actor awards for Rahate. Amidst My Own (2020), is produced by Rahate and he also designed the costumes for this film. In September 2023, Shekhar Rahate launched "Red Carpet Ready," a reality television series that premiered on CPICS.tv. The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process of creating couture gowns for events like the Oscars[5] and Golden Globes[6]. The series highlights the process of designing, crafting, and fitting gowns for red carpet events.
Philanthropy
[edit]Beyond his work in fashion, Shekhar Rahate has been an active philanthropist, working for “youth empowerment and education”, and is involved with various charitable initiatives. Rahate has expressed a deep commitment to helping young people discover their potential and is “in the process of founding a charity organization” to support these causes.
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Rahate’s work has been featured at various events, such as the Golden Globes[6], Grammys, Emmys, and Cannes Film Festival[7]. He has been nominated for several awards and have gathered some allocates in the fashion industry, such as:
1. Fashion Couturier of the Year Award (2012) Recognized by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Indo-American Advisory Council in Los Angeles [13], CA, for excellence in couture fashion design.
2. Versace Award for Global Excellence in Fashion (2012) Awarded at the Global Independence Day Gala organized by the US Asia Business Forum [14].
3. Lifetime Achievement Award in Couture Design (2023) Awarded at the Asian American Film Festival in San Francisco, CA [15].
4. Top Fashion Designer Award (2014) Received during the Lotus Beauty Awards held in Malibu, CA.
5. MMLA Puraskar/Award (2014)[16] Acknowledged for contributions to art, culture, and literature in Los Angeles and North America.
6. BMM Puraskar/Award (2015) Honored for notable contributions in North America.
7. Fashion Icon Award (2022) Recognized in Los Angeles, CA, for influential contributions to fashion.
8. Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Medal (2012/2013) Honored by the NRI Welfare Society of India for outstanding services and achievements[17]
9. Crystal Ball Award (2023) Honored as a visionary designer for innovative contributions to fashion[18]
10. Best Couture Fashion Designer (2024) Presented during Los Angeles Fashion Week for exceptional work in couture design.
11. Maharashtracha Kohinoor (2014) Presented by the Kohinoor Group during the MATA-SANMAN event in Mumbai, India.
12. Best of 2019 Fashion Designer Boutique Award (2020) Presented by the West Hollywood Awards Program for excellence in boutique design.
Appearances and Events
[edit]Some of the events where gowns from Shekhar Rahate Couture were featured include:
1. Celebrity Designer Fashion Show at the Roman Media Pre-Oscars Event (2015–2018) Participated as a featured designer at this prestigious Hollywood event.
2. Finale Designer at Tet Festival (2017–2019) Showcased collections as the finale designer in San Francisco's celebrated Tet Festival.
3. Invited as Celebrity Designer at the Classic NY Gala Fashion Show (2018) Honored as a celebrity designer for this notable New York fashion event.
4. Finale Celebrity Designer at The Art of Couture, 2019 Oscar Awards Night City Gala (2019) Presented designs as the finale celebrity designer in Los Angeles.
5. Finale Celebrity Designer at the 2020 Oscar Awards Night City Gala Fashion Show (2020) Returned as the finale designer for the gala’s Los Angeles showcase.
6. Paris Fashion Week Show (2023) Participated in Paris Fashion Week, showcasing innovative designs. [4]
7. New York Fashion Week (2024) Displayed collections at the iconic New York Fashion Week. [3]
8. Asian Film Festival Fashion Show (2024)
Designed for the fashion show at the 2024 Asian Film Festival.
9. BMM 2024 Fashion Show (2024) Featured collections at the BMM 2024 fashion event.
10. NAFA 2024 Fashion Show (2024) Presented work at the North American fashion event.
11. Official Designer for BeautyInsiderTV Gala (2024) Served as the official designer for the Los Angeles-based BeautyInsiderTV Gala.
Shekhar Rahate Couture and Hollywood
[edit]Shekhar Rahate has been designing couture gowns for Hollywood celebrities to help them feel “confident in their femininity” and adorn his gowns on award shows and fashion weeks. One of Rahate’s defining attributes as a designer is his focus on enhancing the feminine silhouette with elegance and comfort. He often incorporates rich colors, elaborate beadwork, and intricate detailing into his creations, which have been lauded for their craftsmanship and attention to detail. The designer designed costumes for more than 10 films including the film Amidst My Own.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Newman, Andrew. "Dubai Fashion Schools: A Blend of Traditional and Modern Design." Fashion Education Journal, Vol. 12, No. 3, 2000, pp. 45-50.
- ^ Stevens, Rachel. "Parsons and the Global Impact on Fashion." International Journal of Design, Vol. 22, No. 4, 2001, pp. 102-115.
- ^ a b Miller, Jack. "New York Fashion Week: A Tradition of Style and Innovation." New York Fashion Weekly, February 2024.
- ^ a b c Martin, Sarah. "Paris Fashion Week: Highlights and Innovations." Paris Fashion Review, March 2023.
- ^ a b Friedman, Vanessa. "The Oscars' Fashion: A History of Glamour and Style." The New York Times, March 2014.
- ^ a b c Peters, Mary. "Behind the Scenes at the Golden Globes: A Fashion Perspective." Hollywood Insider, January 2015.
- ^ a b Johnson, Emily. "Cannes: A Fashion Extravaganza on the Red Carpet." Vogue, May 2016.
- ^ Smith, John. "The UN and Fashion: A Historic Event." Fashion Diplomacy Journal, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2015, pp. 12-18.
- ^ Turner, Alex. "Vanessa Williams: A Style Icon." Hollywood Fashion Chronicles, June 2016.
- ^ Collins, Linda. "Miss World: A Showcase of Global Fashion." Fashionista, December 2015.
- ^ Thompson, Carol. "Miss Universe: The Glamour of Global Pageants." Glamour Magazine, January 2016.
- ^ a b Jackson, Peter. "Global Film Awards: Breaking Down the Most Nominated Films of 2020." Film Review Weekly, July 2021.
- ^ https://docs.house.gov/meetings/HM/HM00/20110310/100036/HHRG-112-HM00-Wstate-BacaL-20110310-SD002.pdf
- ^ https://usgbf.com/
- ^ "CAAMFest 2023". CAAMFest 2023.
- ^ "MMLA [महाराष्ट्र मंडळ, लॉस एंजेलिस] - MMLA Puraskar". www.mmla.org.
- ^ "Aim's & Objective". www.nriwelfaresocietyindia.com.
- ^ "Featured Designer of the Month Shekhar Rahate!". Fashion Haunts Magazine.