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PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST
Rachael Bayros in a Bibhu Mohapatra outfit

It was one of the few shows that really stuck to the season's theme.

The New York-based designer who showed in India for the first time had some stunning designs on display

It was one of the few shows that really stuck to the season -- Summer-Resort.

Bibhu Mohapatra, the toast of fashion ramps in the West, gave us a glimpse of just why he is one.

Seen above is model Rachel Bayros walking in a pair of sexy tangerine mousseline dhoti pants.

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

A model walks the ramp in an embroidered alabaster top and black pleated skirt

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

A flame satin chiffon and x-ray print organza cocktail dress.


PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

Preeti Dhata shows off a flame cotton voile tunic with a leather jacket and a really sexy cotton hot short

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

A ten on ten for this onyx cashmere knit top vermillion silk embroidery with an alabaster wool pleated skirt

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

Sucheta Sharma walks the ramp in a cute lavender dress with silk ribbon embroidery and sheer chiffon sleeves

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

Manasvi Mamgai in a pair of sexy black pleated mousseline dhoti pants

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

There was very little colour in Mohapatra's collection.

The designer kept the palette fairly non dramatic barring the occasional red.

Even as he explored pink, he did so in a sombre manner.

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

Candice Pinto models a green cocktail dress by Bibhu Mohapatra

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

Whites and blacks were two of the most prominent colours in the palette.

A model walks down the ramp in an ivory gown with faye lace overlay.

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

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Mitali Rannorey in a moss pleated chiffon and onyx crepe column gown

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

Sheela Tiruchi in an onyx-beige pleated chiffon dress

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

Surelee Joseph in a stunning ivory to vermillion stained gown with perforated lace panels

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

Rachel Bayros closes the show in an emerald sequin embroidered gown.

PICS: Bibhu Mohapatra's designs dazzle on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 14:50 IST

Bibhu Mohapatra takes a well-deserved bow.