9.4.09
CNN fashion interview online with designer, Bibhu Mohapatra
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2009/04/09/bs.holmes.passion.fashion.cnn
6.4.09
Thank you
A quick note of Gratitude.
I would like to thank all the many people who have been so supportive of my work these last years.
I especially would like to thank the folks below who made it possible to create
and present the debut fall 2009 Bibhu Mohapatra Capsule Collection this last February.
Without these people, it would never have happened..
Jennifer Manko, my right and left hand, who gives up nights and weekends for my projects way too often..she is why it works.
Lauren Santo Domingo, who helped me see that I could in fact do this many years ago and helped us figure out the styling of the this show.
Alexa Rodulfo, who donated an entire day to the amazing Hair and Makeup
David Kelly, who designed and organizied the sets and the concept for the presentation
Isabelle Lirakis, who created the finishing touch to the designs, the hats!
Gabriel Levy, who spent hours putting together the sounds for the event
Laura Henson, who seems to know every editor in town for some rocking PR
Aslaug Magnusdottir, has all the marketing angles...and has been very supportive always
Peter Arnold, whose even handed guidance I could not do without, in all things fashion
Bobby Beard, who knows how to push, in the nicest way...
Jaime Gubbins, who helped pull it together from his many corners of the world
Steven Harris, has the eye and mind of a master
Lucian Rees Roberts, quiet charm, enthusiasm, and always ready to help
Additionally these kind folks below made it happen for various reasons:
Richard Alexander Beard III & IV
Allison Beard Luzier
Thomas Luzier
Hamish Bowles
Francisco Bustamante
Lillian Beard
Sarita Mohapatra
Bijoy Mohapatra
Venu Meynu
CNN
Style.com
WWD.com
Vogue
Junio Abraham
JPMorgan Chase
Rutgers Church
The Bryant Park Hotel
Ted Eames
Mike Frankfurt
Michael Williams
I was blessed with the most amazing studio and workroom team.
They understood exactly what I was trying to do with this collection.
I am especially flattered they wanted to follow me from my last job.
I wish I could have them with me all the time::
Mr. T, Elisa Whang, Maria Robla, Rebeca Mendoza, Tara Allport, James, Vaughn, Shufan, Le, Jose, Inge, Jane, Narciza, Grace, Irina, Fong, Ching Chin, Laura, and Regine.
In addition, and most importantly, I would like to thank all of my various private clients, who continue to put so much trust in my work, and are happy to collaborate with me on their special gowns, coats, and suits. In fact you are the main ongoing source of support for this project. Your projects feed my soul.
I would also like to say "thank you" to the many and various editors, writers, bloggers who have shown so much support and enthusiasm for this collection. You make this industry function.
Lastly, I want to thank all the wonderful buyers, from all over the world, who came to the presentation or to the "out of the way" up town studio at 73rd street, to see the clothes, knowing full well that they had no budget to buy this season. But they made the effort any way. Your enthusiasm and excitement made it all worth while. And hopefully the budgets will improve by the time the Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2010 Collection is presented In September 2009.
It is an amazing thing to see one's dreams come to life.
Thank you all
BIBHU
I would like to thank all the many people who have been so supportive of my work these last years.
I especially would like to thank the folks below who made it possible to create
and present the debut fall 2009 Bibhu Mohapatra Capsule Collection this last February.
Without these people, it would never have happened..
Jennifer Manko, my right and left hand, who gives up nights and weekends for my projects way too often..she is why it works.
Lauren Santo Domingo, who helped me see that I could in fact do this many years ago and helped us figure out the styling of the this show.
Alexa Rodulfo, who donated an entire day to the amazing Hair and Makeup
David Kelly, who designed and organizied the sets and the concept for the presentation
Isabelle Lirakis, who created the finishing touch to the designs, the hats!
Gabriel Levy, who spent hours putting together the sounds for the event
Laura Henson, who seems to know every editor in town for some rocking PR
Aslaug Magnusdottir, has all the marketing angles...and has been very supportive always
Peter Arnold, whose even handed guidance I could not do without, in all things fashion
Bobby Beard, who knows how to push, in the nicest way...
Jaime Gubbins, who helped pull it together from his many corners of the world
Steven Harris, has the eye and mind of a master
Lucian Rees Roberts, quiet charm, enthusiasm, and always ready to help
Additionally these kind folks below made it happen for various reasons:
Richard Alexander Beard III & IV
Allison Beard Luzier
Thomas Luzier
Hamish Bowles
Francisco Bustamante
Lillian Beard
Sarita Mohapatra
Bijoy Mohapatra
Venu Meynu
CNN
Style.com
WWD.com
Vogue
Junio Abraham
JPMorgan Chase
Rutgers Church
The Bryant Park Hotel
Ted Eames
Mike Frankfurt
Michael Williams
I was blessed with the most amazing studio and workroom team.
They understood exactly what I was trying to do with this collection.
I am especially flattered they wanted to follow me from my last job.
I wish I could have them with me all the time::
Mr. T, Elisa Whang, Maria Robla, Rebeca Mendoza, Tara Allport, James, Vaughn, Shufan, Le, Jose, Inge, Jane, Narciza, Grace, Irina, Fong, Ching Chin, Laura, and Regine.
In addition, and most importantly, I would like to thank all of my various private clients, who continue to put so much trust in my work, and are happy to collaborate with me on their special gowns, coats, and suits. In fact you are the main ongoing source of support for this project. Your projects feed my soul.
I would also like to say "thank you" to the many and various editors, writers, bloggers who have shown so much support and enthusiasm for this collection. You make this industry function.
Lastly, I want to thank all the wonderful buyers, from all over the world, who came to the presentation or to the "out of the way" up town studio at 73rd street, to see the clothes, knowing full well that they had no budget to buy this season. But they made the effort any way. Your enthusiasm and excitement made it all worth while. And hopefully the budgets will improve by the time the Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2010 Collection is presented In September 2009.
It is an amazing thing to see one's dreams come to life.
Thank you all
BIBHU
5.4.09
CNN International "Backstory" interview with Bibhu Mohapatra
very nice interview on Cnn international BackStory segment.
21.3.09
fall 2009 Presentation video
This is raw footage from the fall 2009 collection
presented at The Bryant Park Hotel
February 12, 2009
New York
presented at The Bryant Park Hotel
February 12, 2009
New York
1.8.08
India Inc
The New York Observer included Bibhu Mohapatra in their short list of Indians living in New York To keep and eye on...
"Ever since then, twenty- and thirtysomethings of South Asian descent—that would be Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan—have emerged in a very public way on New York’s cultural stage, and we’re not talkin’ Kaavya Viswanathan."
"Ever since then, twenty- and thirtysomethings of South Asian descent—that would be Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan—have emerged in a very public way on New York’s cultural stage, and we’re not talkin’ Kaavya Viswanathan."
25.7.08
Secret Fashion Atelier
Bibhu Mohapatra is one of the most talented young fashion designers in New York.
Bibhu works with many private clients on custom, one off, designs from his secret little charming studio on upper Broadway, designing the most elegant evening gowns, fun cocktail clothes, and amazing fur coats.
His work follows the great european traditions, of cut, fit and detail, but adds a more youthful feel with a very subtle and unique south asian understanding.
Once clients recover from the price, they all sing his praises. The shape, the style, the fit, and the fabrics are all amazing and are what seduce every one. Not to mention Bibhu is one of the most charming sweet and modest people you will ever meet.
His clothes require 3 to 4 fittings and may take up to six weeks to complete. Nothing is off the rack in this New York atelier.
Mr. Mohapatra will not discuss his clients by name, but he is very pleased with his list of rather rarefied private customers.
A few of his precious clients come to him by word of mouth, but many more through personal shoppers and Hollywood stylists who recognize the rare and very special talent of this man and they want it for their clients.
Bibhu works with many private clients on custom, one off, designs from his secret little charming studio on upper Broadway, designing the most elegant evening gowns, fun cocktail clothes, and amazing fur coats.
His work follows the great european traditions, of cut, fit and detail, but adds a more youthful feel with a very subtle and unique south asian understanding.
Once clients recover from the price, they all sing his praises. The shape, the style, the fit, and the fabrics are all amazing and are what seduce every one. Not to mention Bibhu is one of the most charming sweet and modest people you will ever meet.
His clothes require 3 to 4 fittings and may take up to six weeks to complete. Nothing is off the rack in this New York atelier.
Mr. Mohapatra will not discuss his clients by name, but he is very pleased with his list of rather rarefied private customers.
A few of his precious clients come to him by word of mouth, but many more through personal shoppers and Hollywood stylists who recognize the rare and very special talent of this man and they want it for their clients.
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