| Prasad Bidapa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kodagu, Karnataka |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Fashion Consultant & Textile Revivalist |
| Spouse | Judith Bidapa |
Prasad Bidapa is a Bangalore based fashion stylist and choreographer for various fashion events and shows. He is known to be a fashion consultant, choreographer, image consultant and stylist.
Career
Prasad Bidapa is a trailblazer in the Indian fashion industry, with a remarkable career spanning over four decades. Renowned as the iconic fashion guru of India, he has witnessed the industry's evolution from its nascent stages. A distinguished alumnus of NID Ahmedabad, Bidapa has conceptualised and curated numerous high-profile events, including:
- India Men's Fashion Week - Colombo International Fashion Week - Kingfisher Fashion Awards - Mega Model Hunt (India's premier model training programme) - The LUXO Luxury Weeks - Graduation Shows & Mentoring of Students of the leading Fashion Institutions of India.
A textile expert himself, Bidapa has been instrumental in promoting sustainable fashion and design development. Since 2015, he has presented the Rajasthan Heritage Week, a project developed for the Government of Rajasthan under the leadership of Vasundhara Raje. This initiative has set a benchmark in Khadi and handloom revival, showcasing the rich heritage of Indian textiles. His connect to the Textile & Craft Artisans & Clusters has resulted in successfully promoting what he calls the National Treasures of India.
His innovative property Prasad Bidapa Mega Model Hunt is credited to having trained and discovered some of the biggest faces in Bollywood like Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, John Abraham, Arjun Rampal, Dino Morea, Gunjan Goud and many more.
Bidapa's international footprint is impressive, with shows presented in the USA, Japan, Sweden, the Middle East, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and other nations. Notable exhibitions include:
- Mahatma Gandhi Sesquicentennial Exhibition & Show of Modern Khadi (2019) at the Embassy of India, Qatar - Heritage Handlooms of India Show (2022) at the High Commission of India in Singapore
A regular columnist for various publications, Bidapa is currently collaborating with state governments to develop handloom revival projects across India. He works closely with national and international designers to showcase India's exquisite handmade textiles and products in handloomed cotton, wool, silk, and Khadi, promoting the country's rich cultural heritage.
He is an avid environmentalist and works with many citizen groups active in protecting the city of Bengaluru. He is also a member of the Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC).
Family
Prasad Bidapa lives with his family at a farm in Yelahanka with ten dogs and two cats.
He also has a son named Adam Bidapa who is a model is also the brother of Aviva Bidapa, the wife of actor Abishek Ambareesh.
References
- "On the lookout for fresh faces". Deccan Herald. DHNS. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
- "Fashion Show With a Difference". Indian Express. Express News Service. 26 August 2014. Archived from the original on 31 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
- "INDIA: LFW Six new faces from Bengaluru at Lakme Fashion Week". bharattextile.com. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
- "Working holiday". Bangalore Mirror. Bangalore Mirror Bureau. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
- Madur. "The Style Guru – Prasad Bidappa". Karnataka.com. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
- Sengupta, Devina (8 December 2012). "Top corporate heads in Bangalore form an ad hoc team to work with government bodies". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- "Fashion designer Prasad Bidapa's son Adam booked for allegedly creating ruckus on road after getting drunk". newsable.asianetnews.com. Retrieved 7 November 2023.