Gaurav Gupta Opens Permanent Paris Couture Atelier in 8th Arrondissement
On October 2, Gaurav Gupta, a couturier originally from Delhi, inaugurated a permanent couture atelier in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, which operates by appointment only. This 300-square-meter establishment, located just two minutes from the Grand Palais, provides comprehensive couture services. Marking his first permanent venture in the city, Gupta previously showcased his work at Palais de Tokyo in 2023. The atelier is managed by Jean-Paul Cornut, who has experience with renowned brands like Georges Hobeika, Givenchy, and Dolce & Gabbana. Gupta intends to travel to Paris five to six times annually, while design and production occur in India, anticipating an annual revenue increase of $2–2.5 million. He is self-funded and aims to retain his independence, with 85% of his $9.5 million turnover generated from India.
Key facts
- Gaurav Gupta soft-launched a permanent by-appointment couture atelier in Paris’s 8th arrondissement on October 2.
- The 300-square-meter atelier is located two minutes from the Grand Palais and is headed by Jean-Paul Cornut.
- Gupta debuted at Palais de Tokyo in 2023 and is a returning fixture on the Paris calendar.
- The atelier is intended primarily for couture clients, with design and production remaining in India.
- Gupta’s annual turnover is approximately $9.5 million, with 85% from India and 15% from international markets.
- He expects the atelier to add $2–2.5 million in annual revenue and international sales to exceed 20% of overall sales.
- The ready-to-wear line has about 25 retail partners, including Harrods, Vakko, Bergdorf Goodman, and Bloomingdale’s, plus five flagship stores in India.
- Gupta is entirely self-funded, unlike Sabyasachi and Rahul Mishra, and intends to remain independent.
Entities
Artists
- Gaurav Gupta
- Vaishali S
- Sabyasachi Mukherjee
- Anita Dongre
- Manish Malhotra
- Beyoncé
- Cardi B
- Alia Bhatt
- Xin Liu
- Rahul Mishra
- Hema Bose
- Jean-Paul Cornut
- Charles Yueh
- Rhia Kapoor
Institutions
- Grand Palais
- Palais de Tokyo
- Harrods
- Vakko
- Bergdorf Goodman
- Bloomingdale’s
- Maison Bose
- Golden Lotus 1916
- Georges Hobeika
- Givenchy
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Marie Claire Arabia
- Elle Baltic
- Harper’s Bazaar Arabia
- Paris Fashion Week
- Haute Couture Week
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Delhi
- India
- 8th arrondissement
- Boulevard Saint-Germain
- New York
- United States
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- London
- United Kingdom
- Türkiye
- Europe
- Middle East
- Global South