Stitching Success: A Journey of Resilience | Gurrpreet Chhabra | TEDxKunskapsskolan Gurgaon Youth
Mr Gurpreet shares his extraordinary journey from failing 10th grade in Lucknow to becoming the Director India at a luxury Italian fashion house. With humor, grit, and authenticity, he illustrates how resilience is not about dramatic victories but about showing up, learning, and persisting even in the most unlikely circumstances. Through his experiences in Indian and international fashion, he emphasizes how determination, patience, and quiet skill can turn setbacks into opportunities, transforming failures into a thriving career in global couture. Gurpreet Chhabra, a dynamic and visionary leader in the luxury fashion industry with over 23 years of experience in apparel product development, production management, and brand strategy.As the Director of Operations at Jato Garments, Gurpreet has led the design, development, and production of high-end garments for world-renowned brands like Dior, Balmain, Elisabetta Franchi, Fabiana Filippi, Blumarine, Pinko, and Pronovias — blending innovation with operational excellence to deliver quality that defines luxury.With deep expertise in embroidery design, technical management, and global market expansion, Gurpreet has driven sustainable growth while nurturing strong partnerships across Europe and the USA.A passionate mentor to emerging designers, Gurpreet is committed to shaping the future of fashion through creativity, precision, and bold leadership. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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