Bibhu Mohapatra Quotes

My mom has given me my sense of style. She has taught me how individual style is so beautiful, what you appreciate on someone else might not be good for you. For her, style is all about being comfortable, and she has an innate sense of sophisticated style.

- Bibhu Mohapatra

I remember an old Singer sewing machine at home that belonged to my grandmother. It had a pedal. My mom taught me how to use it when I was 12 years old. I used to find it so intriguing, how a flat piece of material could be made into an object that had so many uses.

- Bibhu Mohapatra

Birds themselves are so interesting and intelligent, and they give so many cues without being verbal, so they say such great things. Feathers are superior to fur, even. They're so beautiful, and nature uses such amazing colors.

- Bibhu Mohapatra

My engineer dad is where my technical acumen comes from. I remember him taking me to the factories to see how what works. Often he used to open up his motorbike to fix things and I saw how the wheels worked. His car used to be open for dissection very regularly. All this taught me and inspired me to look beyond what I could see on the skin.

- Bibhu Mohapatra

I hope to grow another head and two more hands, like an Indian goddess.

- Bibhu Mohapatra

I like architectural shapes. You can't put any shape on any body, except on the runway. In reality, it has to look and feel flattering.

- Bibhu Mohapatra

As a creative person, you want to start with a blank canvas.

- Bibhu Mohapatra

My clothes don't make one a different person, just more of oneself.

- Bibhu Mohapatra

I take pride in having something to say, which people actually want to hear.

- Bibhu Mohapatra

There is no need to pose for anything - you just walk straight and strong and be clear. We are all born with unique characteristics and we have to stick to that. Yes, use the tools to enhance it, but we shouldn't be hiding behind them. That's what style is about.

- Bibhu Mohapatra

My work is always very geometric.

- Bibhu Mohapatra