Designer Ayushman Mitra, aka Bobo, of Bobo Calcutta, which known for its gender neutral and unapologetic fashion pieces, debuted his new couture collection ‘Dawn of Bloom’, which was on display for buyers at Kolkata’s luxury multi-designer store Bombaim on August 24 and 25
All photos by Ashim Paul
In the designer’s words, the collection is meant to ‘help people realise that there is enough joy in life.’ It has all the big and bold signature elements of the designer and features digital printing on fabrics such as Habutai Silk along with use of embroidery and bead work. The ‘Dawn of Bloom’ collection includes long jackets and trench coats, along with lehenga sets, cape jackets, kaftans, sherwanis and more
‘It always feels special to have Bobo’s energy around. He’s just exceptional and so honest with his work, which is one of main reasons behind his couture being well received and him being a big success,’ said Richa Kanoi, founder and creative director at Bombaim, who was dressed in a jacket from the collection
The long jacket — the centrepiece of the collection(left), priced at Rs 2,65,000 — was made with inputs from everyone and has elements like Ayushman’s brother Rahul’s favourite sting rays, said Plabani Saha, head production designer at Bobo Calcutta. ‘Everyone sat in the studio with their choice of creatures, scribbling, sketching and thoroughly enjoying themselves,’ she added
