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FASHION<br />
BIBHU MOHAPATRA<br />
CELEBRATES TEN YEAR’S<br />
OF FASHION AT <strong>2019</strong><br />
NEW YORK<br />
FASHION WEEK<br />
<strong>LCAHouston</strong> was personally invited by Bibhu Mohapatra<br />
himself to attend his Tenth Anniversary runway show, at<br />
New York Fashion Week in February, where he revealed<br />
his Fall/Winter <strong>2019</strong> Collection. This Indian American<br />
gentleman did not fail to mesmerize his audience.<br />
A master of pairing clothing while staying authentic to his<br />
roots, Mohapatra perfectly married his Indian heritage with<br />
contemporary styles. This collection’s designs and patterns<br />
were inspired by Mohapatra’s partner, artist Bobby Beard.<br />
The Victorian era inspiration was on full display as models<br />
walked the runway donned in fascinators. The showstopper<br />
gown was created out of black silk gabardine and black<br />
velvet with crystals. It took fifteen artisans to make Bibhu’s<br />
dream come to life.<br />
At this fashion celebration many notable fashion writers<br />
present from Vogue to our very own Houston Fashion<br />
Editor, Clifford Pugh who has witnessed Bibhu grow and<br />
flourish into a brand. Many celebrities like: Hilary Swank,<br />
Gwyneth Paltrow, Glenn Close, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara,<br />
Rita Ora and Lupita Nyong’o have all worn Bibhu’s designs<br />
and he has had the honor of dressing the US First Lady,<br />
Michelle Obama.<br />
"It was great to see Bibhu back on the runway at New<br />
York Fashion Week, particularly to celebrate his 10th<br />
anniversary. Gowns are his specialty and he rose to the<br />
occasion with hand-embroidered crystal beading, lace<br />
appliques, satin bows, and other distinctive touches.<br />
Standouts included gowns draped with satin petals at the<br />
shoulders or with big hoop skirts, and evening dresses<br />
trimmed in fabric emblazoned with his name,” explains<br />
Clifford.<br />
Inspiration from nature, in the form of petals, were<br />
prominently featured in the construction of his gowns.<br />
Mohapatra’s handcrafted work has distinguished him from<br />
other designers for a decade now, and we hope that it will<br />
continue to do so for many years to come.<br />
Bibhu Mohapatra<br />
Bobby Beard & Ruchi Mukherjee<br />
Anupam Kher<br />
Waris Ahluwalia<br />
Photos By | Sandeep Khandelwal<br />
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<strong>LCAHouston</strong>.com <strong>2019</strong>
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