New York Fashion Week Fall 2021 NYFW

We’re still witnessing the impact of Covid-19 on the fashion calendar and industry for New York Fashion Week Fall 2021. Most shows are presentations of multimedia rather than runway shows, however, we are seeing few true runway shows with anyone other than models around- and in one I wasn’t sure if it was staff scurrying…

New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2021 Highlights

Below are designers and houses which I may have only micro-blogged on in addition to those linked to posts. In the Spring/Summer 2021 collection, I feel as if Tomo Koizumi has a very clear albeit repetitive motif with this fabric manipulation, but the designer(s) should be conscious of silhouette and the natural waistline in the…

Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2021

Bibhu Mohapatra Spring/Summer 2021 collection remains true to the designer’s aesthetic- timeless, glamorous, perfectly executed and constructed garments which still manage to be unique and original without looking over-designed or forced. The chartreuse criss-cross gathered leg-of-mutton sleeved bodice and open-weave-skirt dress, chartreuse-yellow pleated tulle peplum skirt and black satin gathered asymmetrical top, chartreuse mini dress,…

Bibhu Mohapatra Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week NYFW MBFW FW16

Bibhu Mohapatra Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week  brought bondage to the East with Asian fabrics and garments contrasting harnesses and collar-inspired zipper details.  This isn’t the first show we’ve seen strong bondage and S&M references in NYFW FW16 shows- Nicopanda created very interested looks with this trend.  Trend? Yes, bondage has been trending for…

Bibhu Mohapatra SS16

Bibhu Mohapatra Spring/Summer 2016 was like a dichotomy of this youthful original glamorous women that clashed with a demure grandma…it’s hard to reconcile the two.  Round neck sleeveless shift dresses, grammy, sheer detailed wrap dress, granny top with lilac pants, sheer button-up with metallic tweed and white pants, weird silky satiny grandma print pants, cool…