Prabal Gurung Prepared for the CFDA Awards With Boxing and Red Wine
The House of Slay—a group founded by designers Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung, Laura Kim, restaurateur Ezra J. Williams, and stylist Tina Leung—accepted the CFDA’s Positive Social Impact award last night for their work supporting the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Founded in 2021 in response to rising anti-Asian hate crimes, House of Slay has since mobilized AAPI voters, created a comic book, and partnered with the Brooklyn Nets on its inaugural AAPI Heritage Night. Before accepting their accolade, Gurung let Vogue in on his getting-ready process, which started with a boxing session and a facial.
Gurung attended with singer-songwriter Varsha Thapa, who wore Look 26 from Gurung’s fall 2022 collection, a stunning red gown with a halter neckline and spacious cutouts. For his part, Gurung wore a three-piece YSL suit that he “found on a whim,” along with bling from Tasaki Atelier, the jewelry house of which he is creative director. He describes himself and Thapa as “two kids from Nepal living our dreams.”
After preparing for the big night with a calming glass of wine, Gurung headed to Casa Cipriani, where the event was held. He naturally had to pose on the red carpet with his fellow House of Slay founders and best friends. Below, see how Gurung prepared for the big night.
Courtesy of Prabal Gurung1/12“Outdoors boxing with my trainer Joel Ramsey @custumfit, who is also the coach / on the administrative team of A Second U Foundation, which helps formerly incarcerated men and women build careers in the fitness industry.”
Courtesy of Prabal Gurung2/12“Tracie Martyn, my trusted go-to before any red carpet.”
Lewis Mirrett3/12“My prized piece–a vintage YSL three-piece suit I found on a whim for this special night.”
Lewis Mirrett4/12“Always adding bling from Tasaki Atelier, where I am creative director of the brand. It’s always special to wear something from this collection when it comes to fruition after months of planning.”
Lewis Mirrett5/12“Finishing touches to get camera ready by my amazing team, with hair by Alessandro Comai and makeup by Edward Cruz.”
