Style spotting: Michelle Obama lands in India wearing Indian-American designer Bibhu Mohapatra–Indo-American Style Diplomacy

First Lady and style icon, Michelle Obama, who is in India on a 3 day visit with her husband President Barack Obama landed in New Delhi today. And, as expected, as soon as she landed in India, Mrs. Obama raised the style quotient by wearing an Indian-American designer. Michelle looked absolutely fabulous and sharp wearing a geometric-floral motif knee length dress designed by Bibhu Mohapatra for his Spring 2015 collection. She completed the look with a complementing cape and a pair of black pump. This is not the first time that Michelle has worn Bibhu. She has worn another outfit by the designer while appearing on Jay Leno’s TV show. Mr. Mohapatra, who is based in New York, was born and raised in Rourkela in Odisha.

Bibhu Mohapatra Resort 2014 – (Pondicherry)

Bibhu Mohapatra looked to Pondicherry for his Resort 2014 collection. He was inspired by the ornamental and colonial architecture of the former French colony in Southern India. The feminine collection was high on exquisite medallion prints, embroidery, beautiful pleats, lace and silk. Laser cut leather appliqué, done with utmost precision, perfectly accented this beautiful collection.