Bibhu Mohapatra RTW Spring 2010 - WWD.com
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15.9.09
A Model discovery
Bibhu Mohapatra Intern, Sophie Becker, was standing around waiting to do some thing, when a model did not show up for a shoot with fashion photographer Kevin Sturman.
Bibhu sent Sophie up to hair and make up with Alexa Rodolfo and then threw one of the Spring 2010 Looks on her and in the words of Bibhu, "She was spectacular"
Bibhu Spring 2010 on Style.com
"Mohapatra's assured technique and penchant for special-occasion dressing should ensure that his star continues to rise."
9.9.09
Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2010 Presentation
We are all very excited about the
Bibhu Mohapatra 2010 Spring Collection
to be Presented on
Monday, September 14th, 5 to 7
Bouwerie Lane Theatre Building, The Bowery, New York City
The collection is beautiful, hip, elegant, bright, and pure Bibhu Mohapatra
The collection is based on the unique inspiration of a medical xray Bibhu came across at home.
He was required by INS to have the xray made to screen for TB when he emigrated to this country from India.
The beauty of the xray and the structure captured his attention,
For this collection, Bibhu designed a very special printed fabric based on this type of imaging.
Bibhu is very lucky to have his same amazing close knit team, who has helped him pull it all together for a second time.
He would like to thank, ahead of the event, the following people.
His design assistant- the simply amazing and beautiful, Jennifer Manko
Hair and Makeup - the latina honey, Alexa Rodulfo
Photography -The sweet, flexible & very talented, Kevin Sturman
Styling- My stylish and very hard working hero, Lauren Santo Domingo
Space- The former Donald Judd studio
Located, designed, staged by Steven Harris of Steven Harris Architects & David Kelly of Rees Roberts Partners
Public & Press Relations, the amazing beautiful lady from the south, Laura Henson from Laura Henson Consultants
Sales- the super hip and very focused, Aida Khoursheed from Estarise
Bibhu is very fortunate to have a fluid team of amazing hard working talented interns, who he considers his family.
Bibhu also has a team of shadow help, suppliers and support, and clients, who prefer not to be mentioned, but who he deeply thanks for all their help and support, ahead of this event..
30.8.09
Follow me through fashion week in New York on twitter
I am trying to use my twitter.
I love following all the interesting people on twitter, so i hope you will enjoy following me around as we navigate fashion week!
Do not hesitate to tell me, if you get bored...
If you are not already following me, below is my twitter address.
Sign in and start following...
http://twitter.com/BibhuMohapatra
I love following all the interesting people on twitter, so i hope you will enjoy following me around as we navigate fashion week!
Do not hesitate to tell me, if you get bored...
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Sign in and start following...
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21.8.09
Special orders from Bibhu Mohapatra fall 2009
Bibhu Mohapatra is now accepting a limited number of special orders from the fall 2009 Collection.
Please browse the images of the collection on this blog or at Bibhu.com.
Then make you selections and contact Private Client Services in the studio
To discuss your order further.
The orders may be customized as needed.
For delivery in October.
Thank you.
Jennifer
Private Client Services
212 579 2095
sales@bibhu.com
Please browse the images of the collection on this blog or at Bibhu.com.
Then make you selections and contact Private Client Services in the studio
To discuss your order further.
The orders may be customized as needed.
For delivery in October.
Thank you.
Jennifer
Private Client Services
212 579 2095
sales@bibhu.com
13.8.09
Woodstock 40th anniversary design
Gown Design by Bibhu Mohapatra for the 40th anniversary of Woodstock
In the pages of WWD, August 12th, 2009
In the pages of WWD, August 12th, 2009
9.7.09
The New Guard
The New Guard
IN THIS MOST INAUSPICIOUS OF ECONOMIC MOMENTS, IT TAKES MAJOR GUTS TO LAUNCH A FASHION COLLECTION.
MEET A CROP OF FRESHMAN HOPEFULS WHO HAVE THE CREATIVE CHOPS—AND BUSINESS SAVVY—TO PULL IT OFF.
By Bridget Foley
Photographs by Flora Hanitijo
Styled by Carolyn Tate Angel
July 2009
"BIBHU MOHAPATRA Probably more than most aspiring designers, Bibhu Mohapatra knows what he’s getting into. Prior to launching his own collection, he spent nine years at J. Mendel, eventually rising to design director. He also worked at Halston while a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology and has followed that house’s struggle to reclaim its identity and clout.
Mohapatra comes across as a deep-thoughts kind of guy. “Women are best,” he says, “in looks that bring out both their natural beauty and inner self.” And if his fall inspirations sound imposing—Frank Gehry and 18th-century Japanese warriors—he translated them into dressed-up clothes that are lavishly embellished yet manageable, stylewise, albeit with tony price tags (up to $17,000 for a mink coat). For fall, his first season, he picked up only two retail accounts, Dighton Rhode in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Adresse in Philadelphia. “Everyone is excited, but they don’t have the budgets,” Mohapatra says, noting that “some major target venues came and saw it more than twice. One has to do the groundwork. I’m paying my dues. It’s been superexciting, but it’s a little tough.”"
IN THIS MOST INAUSPICIOUS OF ECONOMIC MOMENTS, IT TAKES MAJOR GUTS TO LAUNCH A FASHION COLLECTION.
MEET A CROP OF FRESHMAN HOPEFULS WHO HAVE THE CREATIVE CHOPS—AND BUSINESS SAVVY—TO PULL IT OFF.
By Bridget Foley
Photographs by Flora Hanitijo
Styled by Carolyn Tate Angel
July 2009
"BIBHU MOHAPATRA Probably more than most aspiring designers, Bibhu Mohapatra knows what he’s getting into. Prior to launching his own collection, he spent nine years at J. Mendel, eventually rising to design director. He also worked at Halston while a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology and has followed that house’s struggle to reclaim its identity and clout.
Mohapatra comes across as a deep-thoughts kind of guy. “Women are best,” he says, “in looks that bring out both their natural beauty and inner self.” And if his fall inspirations sound imposing—Frank Gehry and 18th-century Japanese warriors—he translated them into dressed-up clothes that are lavishly embellished yet manageable, stylewise, albeit with tony price tags (up to $17,000 for a mink coat). For fall, his first season, he picked up only two retail accounts, Dighton Rhode in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Adresse in Philadelphia. “Everyone is excited, but they don’t have the budgets,” Mohapatra says, noting that “some major target venues came and saw it more than twice. One has to do the groundwork. I’m paying my dues. It’s been superexciting, but it’s a little tough.”"
Who is Bibhu Mohapatra?
If you don't know who Bibhu Mohapatra is, now you will. During Mercedes Benz fashion week, Bibhu Mohapatra launched his label in February of this year. Former design director for J. Mendel, this new designer has already made everyone's heads turn. He's designed for many hollywood stars and his clothes are youthful, glamorous, sexy and feminine. His craftsmanship and finery represents a woman who is strong, confident and has a purpose. His clothes bring out the complete woman in all of us. In a word: Amazing.
1.7.09
Bibhu in W magazine, part of the "New Guard in fashion"
Now on line.
The july issue of W magazine
Bibhu is included in the wonderful article on fashion's "New Guard"
http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2009/07/new_designers
Check it out
15.5.09
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."
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