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 conceptualized 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 program)

- ⁠The LUXO Show

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 connection 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 DATTA, JACQUELINE FERNANDEZ, JOHN ABRAHAM, ARJUN RAMPAL, DINO MOREA 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

He also regularly works as Consultant with leading Fashion Institutes like NIFT & Pearl Academy in mentoring the students and showcasing their Graduation Collections. He is currently on the Board of Advisors at Pearl Academy, Bengaluru.

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.