March: A Designer you should know...

With a label in his name sake only two years old, this Indian-born designer is taking the fashion world one stiletto at a time. Receiving minimal buzz in the main stream media until recently, Bibhu has been creating a cult of followers for years. Bibhu captures the delicacies of a woman’s silhouette. His evening wear is what he first became well known for in the beginning of his fashion career at FIT; Winning the prestigious Critics Award for Best Evening Wear Designer. Bibhu, after now becoming more popular because the cool kids will wear him, has debuted a nod to ClassicAmericana styling with his Spring 2011 (RTW…Ready-to-Wear) collection. Bibhu is well taught to do so, as he spent many years working under iconic fashion houses like Halston and J.Mendel (Respect!) before stomping out on his own. Since launching his label he has won awards like the Women’s Apparel 2010 Rising Star Award, from The Fashion Group International. In May 2010 Bibhu received the Young Innovator Award from the National Arts Club. In June 2010, Bibhu became a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Now with the spotlight beaming bright on him, he has branched out distribution. You can find his looks online and at select boutiques around North America, Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. It is also available at Fashion Meccas like NY’s Bergdorf Goodman, and Neiman Marcus in various cities in the US. See below his Spring 2011 RTW looks. Label: Bibhu Mohapatra.