The Designer
Ru by Rupal was created in 2019 by Rupal Banerjee. The brand is rooted in self expression and confidence through design and infuses aspects of Rupal’s Indian culture with modern streetwear styles. Her main inspiration is the strength she sees in the women around her, and she only hopes she can inspire other women to be driven, go-getters as well.
While studying at Parsons School of Design in New York, Rupal underwent rigorous business and marketing coursework to equip her with tools she implemented through entrepreneurship with Ru by Rupal. Which has now led her to be awarded the spot on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 List. Rupal also underwent internships in fashion design to contribute to both creative and business aspects of her brand.
Since its inception in 2019, Ru by Rupal has been worn numerous times by a lengthy A-List celebrity clientele including Lil Nas X, Kehlani, and Kali Uchis to name a few. In 2023, Rupal showed her collection at her second New York Fashion Week for the FW23 season. Recently, Rupal was presented as a contestant on HBO Max’s The Hype streetwear competition show, beating thousands of applicants for the coveted spot. Recently, she was the First Place winner of the Jack Daniel’s 2023 Classic Remix Fashion grant.
Rupal is often recognized in renowned publications including V Magazine, Paper Magazine, and Hypebae, and GQ just to name a few.