Quick Info
| Profession | Fashion Designer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Rourkela, Odisha |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Bibhu Mohapatra
23/09/2025
Bibhu Mohapatra partnered with Tanishq for a New York Fashion Week presentation centered on women and modern luxury. The showcase marked the brand's return to NYFW with a collaborative collection and high-profile fashion visibility.
03/03/2025
Bibhu Mohapatra collaborated with ic! berlin to create his first eyewear collection. The CFDA-member designer co-developed 12 designs that expanded his brand beyond apparel into accessories.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Bibhu Mohapatra |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Post Graduate in Economics | Utah State University (1996) |
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| Fashion Design | Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Cooking |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 11 September 2014 |
Family
| Father | C.R Mohapatra |
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| Mother | Sashikala Mohapatra |
| Siblings | Brother - Bijoy Mohapatra, Sister - Lopa Mohapatra |
| Spouse | Robert Roane Beard (Painter & Artist) |
Career
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Favourites
| Food | Chingri jhol (prawn dish), Oriya style |
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| Actress | Rekha, Parveen Babi, Alia Bhatt |
| Music | Rabindra sangeet, English Rap, Spanish music, Instrumental music |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bibhu Mohapatra, a globally recognized Indian fashion designer, resides in New York. | |
| 2. Michelle Obama chose a dress from Bibhu Mohapatra's spring 2015 collection to wear. | |
| 3. Influenced by his mother, he ventured into the world of fashion designing. | |
| 4. He commenced his career with Halston and later transitioned to J. Mendel. | |
| 5. In 2008, he established his own namesake fashion label brand. | |
| 6. Bibhu Mohapatra designed handwoven silk saris to support traditional hand weavers. | |
| 7. A co-founder of India Society, he supports fashion and fine art students in New York. | |
| 8. He collaborated with Forevermark to create a diamond jewelry collection. | |
| 9. During the official inauguration of UK-India Year of Culture, he was invited to Buckingham Palace. | |
| 10. Bibhu Mohapatra was a speaker on multicultural changes in the fashion industry at Istituto Marangoni (Miami Campus). | |
| 11. Expressing interest, he wishes to design costumes for a Bollywood film like Devdas (2002). | |
| 12. Dressing celebrities like Freida Pinto, Michelle Obama, Lupita Nyong'o, Priyanka Chopra, and Jennifer Lopez is among his accomplishments. | |
| 13. His mother taught him how to sew at the age of 10, and he would practice making dresses for his sister. |
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