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Vogue
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Bibhu Mohapatra Resort 2026 Collection
Last season, Bibhu Mohapatra broke from tradition. Instead of finding a famous historical woman to serve as his muse, the designer looked inward, building his collection around his pilgrimage to India to perform funeral rites for his brother and parents. Mohapatra debated exploring the emotional, intensely personal material through fashion. 'I'm not scared of change anymore,' he said. 'I'm ready to pivot.' For his resort 2026 offering, Mohapatra once again turned to his own life for inspiration. This time, he referenced a recent trip to his ancestral village, which he hadn't visited for 20 years. 'I connected immediately with all those things that I had left,' he said. Childhood summers spent playing in the rice paddies are translated into a recurring geometric embroidery, which is splashed across cocktail dresses and sweeping ballgowns alike. Mohapatra's interpretation of the monsoon season, a zig-zagging motif, is featured on a high-neck teal evening dress and a black column dress. A hundred-year-old jasmine vine in the village led the designer to create an ivory lace skirt set with 3D floral appliqués. Like the rest of the industry, Mohapatra is feeling the effects of tariffs. 'People become a little conscious about pricing,' he said. So when it comes to his own offering, 'it has to be absolutely unique, and the perceived value has to be right.' By tapping into his own lived experience, he is heading in the right direction.
News18
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aditi Rao Hydari Channels Modern Royalty in A Bibhu Mohapatra Gown Worth ₹ 4 lakhs
Aditi Rao Hydari graced the Vogue Beauty and Wellness Honours with characteristic elegance and a touch of drama, wearing a breathtaking black and gold ombré gown by acclaimed designer Bibhu Mohapatra. Valued at $5,635, the couture piece effortlessly blended regal structure with red carpet glamour, marking one of the evening's most captivating looks. Crafted from luxe lurex fabric, the gown features a striking gradient that transitions from a deep black bodice to a radiant gold A-line skirt. The sculpted silhouette and lustrous fabric caught the light with every step, exuding both sophistication and strength. The strapless bustier-style top hugged her frame perfectly, offering a sharp contrast to the sweeping, metallic gold train that billowed behind her with dramatic flair. Aditi completed her ensemble with a sleek bun, statement earrings, and minimal makeup, allowing the gown's grandeur to remain in full focus.
CNA
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Designer Prabal Gurung reflects on tough childhood, resilience and runway success in a new memoir
Part of Gurung's story is being a proud immigrant, and his connection to his Nepali roots come through in his designs. Indian-born American designer Bibhu Mohapatra has been friends with Gurung since they were both starting out, bonding over their South Asian roots. He says Gurung is 'naturally curious' and has always been a great storyteller. 'Whether he's doing a jewellery collection, whether it's a piece of clothing or a whole collection, it's always sort of backed by receipts of his experiences that are his tools of telling a story … whether about craft, whether it's about colour, whether it's about his heritage, or simply people in his life, the designer said. 'You believe it because it comes from a very authentic place.' Mohapatra also admires Gurung's 'naturally rebellious streak' and his courage to speak out for causes he values. 'He's brave to be the first one or join the force with people who are starting a movement,' the designer said. Mohapatra also suggests Gurung's spiritual side and roots add to his work and his ability to empathise: 'There is an aspect of slowing down, really attention to the core and looking back at the path and … there is a bit more spirituality woven into the daily lives of people of Nepal.' Gurung says he hopes the book resonates with readers and encourages them to share their own stories. 'I want people to really understand that their existence, their story is worthy of being told, that they don't have to hide themselves, they're no longer invisible,' he said. 'I know I'm on the cover, it's my name and my story, but it really is a story about, for, and of so many people.'
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tanishq dazzles at New York Fashion Week in collaboration with Designer Bibhu Mohapatra
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanishq, India's largest jewelry brand made its debut at New York Fashion Week on February 10th in collaboration with fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra. Tanishq showcased over 40 exquisite creations from their latest collection to curate 20 meticulous looks for this first ever collaboration. Both fashion brands have origins rooted in India and design for the modern world. Bibhu Mohapatra has been in the global fashion world for decades and has styled icons like Jennifer Lopez. While Tanishq has presented truly global and meaningful designs inspired by the craftmanship of India for women across the world. Bibhu's 2025 Fall collection highlights elements that take inspiration from the heritage of Indian arts. Tanishq collaborated to accentuate the collection and its core design elements. "Tanishq USA is thrilled about this partnership with Bibhu Mohapatra which was born from the natural synergy between the inspiration behind our creations and the essence of Bibhu's work. Both celebrate a modern interpretation of India's rich, eclectic nuances, bringing them to global audiences. Our designs are crafted to complement the bold statements at the heart of his collection, enhancing its core elements with elegance and sophistication. We extend our best wishes to Bibhu and his Fall collection"-Amrit Pal Singh, Business Head, Tanishq USA "I am incredibly excited for this homecoming moment, where my namesake brand joins hands with one of the most respected and heritage-rich fine jewelry houses from my birth land, India. Growing up, Tanishq was a beacon of craftsmanship and trust for my family, making this collaboration deeply personal. It is an extraordinary honor to unveil my Fall 2025 collection at NYFW—an experience that feels like coming full circle with the creative forces that are so profoundly rooted in my Indian heritage." – Bibhu Mohapatra About TanishqTanishq, India's most-loved jewelry brand from the TATA Group, has redefined luxury Jewelry by seamlessly blending tradition with contemporary fashion for over two decades. With over 400+ retail stores worldwide across India, North America, Middle East & Far East, Tanishq has become a global icon of elegance and craftsmanship. In the U.S., Tanishq is rapidly expanding its presence, with six stores now open in New Jersey, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, and most recently in Seattle & Atlanta. PRESS CONTACT: Neerja Patelpress@ Kulkarni - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Tanishq
New York Times
12-02-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Without Pennies, What Becomes of Penny Loafers?
It was a question begging to be asked after President Trump announced on Sunday that he had ordered the Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, to stop minting pennies: What would become of the penny loafer? Though it is unclear whether Mr. Trump's presidential powers permit him to stop the production of pennies — according to the United States Mint, that authority rests with Congress — his order raised the stakes of efforts to abolish the 1-cent coin, which detractors have said is worth less than the cost of producing it. Over the decades, the penny has lent its name to various elements of American culture: penny candy, for instance, or penny arcades with their penny slot machines. But few, if any, have been more enduring than the penny loafer, which became inextricably linked to American style after young people started stuffing pennies in the notched strap atop it. On Monday, as New York Fashion Week was winding down, guests at a handful of shows mused about how doing away with the penny could change the identity of the footwear that has been associated with the coin since around the time of World War II. 'It will be a dime loafer,' Martha Stewart said from a front-row seat at the Tory Burch show. Lauren Ezersky, a former fashion writer and television commentator, offered a similar take at the Bibhu Mohapatra show. 'If you have some dough, it's going to be a dime,' she said, also floating the possibility of a nickel loafer. According to the U.S. Mint, nickels are about 28 percent thicker and more than two millimeters wider than pennies — meaning they may be too hefty to fit into the slots in loafers' straps. 'You could make it work just like Cinderella made it work,' Ms. Ezersky said. The designer Sergio Hudson also brought up the nickel, acknowledging that the loafers would require some design adjustments to accommodate the larger 5-cent coin. But Mr. Hudson, who was among the guests at the Bibhu Mohapatra show, had another idea, too: 'Maybe brands will come up with a fake penny to put in the loafer,' he said. In fact, the luxury brands Christian Louboutin and Miu Miu already offer versions that come with metal tokens in their slots. At the Tory Burch show, the stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson said that she owned the Miu Miu loafers and that, if pennies were discontinued, people might take it as a cue to start adorning loafers with something more whimsical than coins. She mentioned the charms and doodads that many are now using to decorate bags. 'Just replace it with weird things like mini Teletubby plush bears or something,' Ms. Karefa-Johnson said. 'The freakier the better.' Others suggested that eliminating the penny might subject the loafer to foreign influence: At separate shows, both Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman's senior vice president for fashion, and Derek Blasberg, a fashion writer and social fixture, said the shoe could be renamed for a certain European currency. 'It will become a euro loafer,' Ms. Fargo said at the Luar show. She added that the term not only 'sounded cool,' but also nodded to the penny loafer's popularity worldwide. The loafers were almost exclusively worn by men in the United States before World War II, said Elizabeth Semmelhack, the director and senior curator of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto. After leather rations set during the war were lifted, they became popular among teenage schoolgirls: Ms. Semmelhack cited a 1947 article on teen fads in Life magazine that noted how young women were embellishing their loafers with shiny new pennies. Of course, even if they are retired, there are more than enough pennies in existence for the tradition of slotting them inside loafers to continue. And the type of loafer associated with the coin — a style that has been produced by classic American companies like G.H. Bass and luxury European labels like Loro Piana — has shown no signs of disappearing, Ms. Semmelhack noted. Canada eliminated its own penny more than a decade ago. Australia, New Zealand and Sweden have also stopped minting their smallest-denomination coins. 'With pennies going away, this moment of loafer history itself will go away,' Ms. Semmelhack said. 'But I believe loafers will survive the lack of pennies.' The fashion writer Leandra Medine did not think the future of the penny would have any effect on the loafer with an identity heavily shaped by it. 'It's going to stay the penny loafer,' she said, regardless if pennies become a relic of the past. Ms. Medine, who was at the Tory Burch show, added that eliminating the penny could give it a value greater than one cent, inspiring a new wave of interest in what future generations might see as an 'ancient coin.' 'That's exciting,' she said.
