New York based designer, Bibhu Mohapatra debuted his Spring/Summer 2017 collection at New York Fashion Week, on September 14th, at Skylight Moynihan Station – The Dock.

His elegant designs express his love of Indian fabrics, vibrant colors, and the crafts of his native land. A self-proclaimed “emotional designer,” Mohapatra’s collection conveyed personal and imaginative sentiments.

For his SS17 collection, Mohapatra was inspired by, “The women muses of La Belle Époque; (“The Beautiful Era“), a pre-war, Parisian era, characterized by flourishing art and literature, optimism, prosperity and technological and cultural innovations. With this collection, I am trying to give long due credit to the many unnamed muses who inspired the world of arts and culture during this prolific Era.”

Mohapatra collaborated with Christian Louboutin this season and showed his SS17 collection with exclusive footwear.

CREDITS:

Photography: Kevin Sturman
Styling: Johnny Wujek
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Jewelry: Forevermark
Hosiery: Hanes Hosiery
Sunglasses: Grey Ant
Make-up: Michelle Webb for AOFM PRO
Hair: Lauren McCowan, EVO Hair Creative Director
Music: Javier Peral
Venue: Skylight Moynihan Station – The Dock, 360 West 33rd Street NY, NY

Notable Attendees at the show included: Alysia Reiner, Anita Alvarez, Allison Rockefeller, Bridget Helene, Brooke Hil, Caila Quinn, Chanel Country, Christina Milian, Jasmine Sanders, Kaitlynn Carter, Kelsey White, Kristi Castlin, Luanna Perez-Garreaud, Lyne Renee, Mariya Koroleva, Nzingha Prescod, Patina Miller, SYMON, Tess Witherspoon, Young Paris

For more information please visit:
Bibhu Mohapatra
www.bibhu.com

All images by Kevin Sturman, courtesy of Bibhu Mohapatra.

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