Meet The Small-Town Designer Whose Creation Made It To This International Red Carpet

Pradeep Bhatt designed the outfit that Vir Das wore to the Emmys

How often does a struggling artist get a breakthrough because of a celebrity's intervention? Well, it may be a rare incident but it's not impossible. Comedian and actor Vir Das recently attended the International Emmy Awards in an outfit designed by a student of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). Pradeep Bhatt, who is in his fourth and final year of Bachelor of Design, hails from Haldwani, Uttarakhand. Despite being a college student, Pradeep Bhatt's creation has made it to the international red carpet, thanks to Vir Das. 

In photos from the event, we see Vir Das wearing a black and white ensemble. He wrote, "Did not want to go with a fancy foofoo designer for the Emmys. Put a post out saying if you're struggling or studying, I would buy and wear your design." He added, "Proud to wear your first originals buddy. Hope this is the beginning of a wonderful future for you! This outfit will soon be auctioned for charity." The post was reposted by Pradeep Bhatt on his own Instagram account.

Pradeep Bhatt also shared a snapshot of Vir Das' post on Instagram Stories and wrote, "I am to take him to the Emmys. Just like I am at the Emmys. We are here together."