He has stated, “From the brilliance of Bollywood to the fabrics, embroideries, and textures you can find at Chandni Chowk to the fast-paced streets of Mumbai, it’s an incredible place.”[8] Eventually, he received an opportunity to assist stylists in London and Melbourne during fashion shows for international print media.

[citation needed] In 1998, Gurung moved from New Delhi to New York City where he attended Parsons School of Design and studied under an internship with Donna Karan.

[10] Also in 2011, Gurung was commissioned by Sephora to create new uniforms for all its beauty advisers in North America, making it the first change to the retailer’s employee wear since 2001.

[12] Aside from his full-time career as a fashion designer, Gurung established the Shikshya Foundation in Nepal, a non-profit program to benefit underprivileged children.

The Shikshya Foundation also funds workshops and orientations for teachers educating students in reading, writing, mathematics, and finance.