“Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder but, style lies in the one wearing it” – says Priya Patil, stylist of Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, who has also designed his much talked about wardrobe since season 10 of the popular Television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati. Inspired by the love & appreciation she received for her work from the on-air show, Priya launched her Bespoke Menswear Label in 2020.
Alumni of Nottingham Trent University U.K and The National Institute of Fashion Technology N.I F.T India, Priya’s fashion career spans across India, United States and United Kingdom having worked for fashion houses in India & New York. Priya later spread her wings in the world of Bollywood, styling for India’s top celebrities. She also has a women’s accessory label thatgypsy.com which is a one stop store for unique luxury handbags & accessories. Priya was also invited to speak on entrepreneurship at TEDx Talk at TEDxSIULavale.
In February 2007, Priya was chosen as ‘India’s Creative Entrepreneur’ of the Year, winning the title of ‘India’s Creative Future 2007’ for her accessory line of scarfs (Organised by the British Council U.K & The Indian Institute of Management I.I.M Bangalore). She was among the few chosen by B.B.C to be aired on their four week program viz. India’s Creatives on B.B.C Outlook and B.B.C India Rising. Priya was felicitated for her work by the wife of then British Prime Minister, Tony Blair- Mrs. Cherie Blair- at their 10 Downing Street Residence in London.