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Bibhu Mohapatra Fall 2011 rtw |
After a decade designing for J. Mendel and Halston, India- born Mohapatra introduced his first collection two years ago. Now his skillfully draped gowns and elegant dresses hang at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, at prices ranging from $1,700 to $5,000. Last month he received one of the $25,000 awards that Italian winemaker Ecco Domani gives to seven fashion designers each year.