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Bibhu Mohapatra F/W 2011

New York Fashion Week

Inspired by Author Miller’s classic play, The Crucible, Bibhu Mohapatra really created something magical. Theatrical smoke filled the room and Mozart played in the background as guests entered to view the presentation. Drawing inspiration from the time of the Salem witch trials, the Fall/Winter 2011 presentation was dark and elegant. This collection featured touches of crows feathers, lace, silk, embossed leather and fur.

Bibhu Mohapatra FW 2011

The Fall 2011 palette featured (of course) black as well as olive and antique gold. Several pieces had fur detailing on the sleeves and jacket collars and most of the models wore leather gloves and/or chokers. I must say that the collection was quite impressive and one of the best that I’ve seen so far this fashion week. I’m sure that PETA will not be happy with the heavy usage of fur but this collection is enough to make any fashionistas’ heart sing. Bravo.

Bibhu Mohapatra FW 2011 presentation

The W Hotel: A luxurious hotel for luxurious fashion

The W Hotel (which is one of my favorite hotels by the way) is sponsoring a NY Fashion Week event. The Starwood brand luxury hotel will sponsor the shows for Monique Péan, Bibhu Mohapatra, Sophie Theallet and Rebecca Moses at Lincoln Center.

Rebecca Moses

In previous years the W Hotel has hosted VIP events at the tents in Bryant Park. This year fashionistas will be able to purchase some of the designer duds directly from the hotel. This collaboration between a luxury hotel and designers is a perfect match since the W brand has been no stranger to the fashion industry over the years.

Each designer has agreed to a season-long partnership with W that will include trunk shows at hotels around the world, creating hotel-inspired items for W’s Global Glam spring fashion label ($50 to $650) and designing uniforms for new hotels, Women’s Wear Daily reports.