Tue May 13 12:40:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**Prabal Gurung Bares Soul in New Memoir, “Walk Like a Girl”**
**NEW YORK, NY** – Celebrated fashion designer Prabal Gurung is set to release his highly anticipated memoir, “Walk Like a Girl,” this May, offering a raw and unflinching look at his journey from Kathmandu to the pinnacle of the fashion world. Published by Viking, the book chronicles Gurung’s immigrant experience in America, his reckoning with cultural norms and politics, and the complicated landscape of his past.
Gurung, known for his vibrant designs that celebrate his South Asian heritage, as well as his activism and philanthropy, has achieved nearly all of his ambitious dreams, from dressing icons like Oprah and Michelle Obama to gracing the pages of Vogue and launching a successful independent brand.
“Walk Like a Girl” doesn’t shy away from the challenges of building a fashion empire. Gurung candidly discusses overcoming significant debt and the realities of being an independent designer in today’s industry. Most harrowingly, the memoir also delves into the sexual abuse he suffered as a child, a secret he kept hidden for years.
Despite the difficult subject matter, Gurung’s memoir is ultimately a story of optimism and resilience, celebrating the support he received from his family and the fashion community. “Sometimes people think of the industry as superficial, but one of the reasons I’m still here is because of friendship and loyalty,” Gurung explains. “You need people who believe in you, believe in your dreams.”
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