Shail Upadhya (1935 – 2013) was a Nepalese diplomat, United Nations disarmament expert and fashion designer.
Shail Upadhya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 August 1935 |
| Died | 31 January 2013 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Nepalese fashion designer |
Career
editAs a second career, Upadhya worked as a fashion designer, becoming a social fixture in New York City, known for his flamboyant and colorful suits and outfits.[1] He was a prominent presence in the 2011 documentary film Bill Cunningham New York, about New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham.[2] He lived in New York City, Southampton, New York, and Miami, Florida.[3]
Upadhya was interviewed on Da Ali G Show by Sacha Baron Cohen's character Brüno at New York Fashion Week.[4]
References
edit- ^ Marsh, Julia (2014-02-22). "Kin of late fashion designer battle baroness over fortune | New York Post". nypost.com. Retrieved 2015-02-13.
- ^ Laneri, Raquel. "Shail Upadhya: The Other Star Of 'Bill Cunningham's New York' - Forbes". forbes.com. Retrieved 2015-02-13.
- ^ "SHAIL UPADHYA Obituary - New York, NY | New York Times". legacy.com. Retrieved 2015-02-13.
- ^ "Bruno Interviews Shail Upadhya - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 2015-09-22.