SHOW: Bibhu Mohapatra – S/S 2018
LOCATION: Skylight Clarkson Square
DATE: Sep.8
START TIME: 6PM + 24mins

Bibhu Mohapatra S/S 2018 – Review

INSPIRED BY: The mysterious allure of the female samurai and art and life in Eastern Asia,
POP-CULTURE NOD: Amelia Earhart leaving happy-hour drinks ahead of a 12-hour solo flight solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Think Elizabeth Moss in The Handsmaid’s Tale as the ultimate self-actualized warrior.
WEAR IT TO: A Sake flight night organized by your Upper East Side political activist fundraising committee.
FIRST READ: Oodles of Japanese lace, pleated tulle, and silk mikado combined to create a high-end Asian-fusion vibe, while geometric beadwork and front-tie knotting – inspired by Japanese Shibari, the artistic practice of bondage – played to the show’s femme fatale vibe.
BEST LOOK: An off-the-shoulder white top with billowy sleeves and a sheer boat neck insert, cinched at the waist with a nude belt and styled with a earthy-toned striped pencil skirt.
EYE-CATCHING ACCENTS: Mohapatra’s collaboration with Christian Louboutin with two customized styles latter’s SS18 collection: ‘Nosy’ – a pointy-toe pump, and ‘Nosy Flat’ – featuring contrasting leather hues with transparent PVC and floral lace accents.
SPOTTED IN THE FROW: Alysia Reiner, Danielle Herrington, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Iris Mittenaere, Allison Rockefeller, June Ambrose, Annie Parisse.
OVERHEARD COURTSIDE: “Is Japan making a comeback? I’ve never seen so many kimono references in one season before.”
COLOR WHEEL: Khaki, taupe, navy, rust, black, lime, grey, red, champagne, lilac, powder blue.
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Bibhu Mohapatra S/S 2018 – Top Looks