India, Jan. 23 -- Gaurav Gupta, the visionary Indian fashion designer, is known for his sculptural couture, avant-garde designs, and redefining red carpet elegance globally. He has recently opened his first menswear flagship store at DLF Emporio, Delhi.

In an exclusive interview with HT Lifestyle, he shared insights on his journey, design philosophy, and how he envisions shaping the future of Indian fashion. (Also read: Sonu Sood shares workout and diet secrets for maintaining six-pack abs at 52: 'I work out for about.' )

For me, everything begins with emotion rather than form. I rarely sketch with a finished silhouette in mind. The process starts with a feeling, a state of being, and then moves into material exploration, drape, and con...