Shail Upadhya
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Shail Upadhya | |
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| Born | 9 August 1935 |
| Died | 31 January 2013 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Nepalese fashion designer |
Shail Upadhya (1935 – 2013) was a Nepalese diplomat, United Nations disarmament expert and fashion designer.
Career
[edit | edit source]As 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
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