Bibhu Mohapatra presented his Resort 2027 collection with a focus on the Bindu, or dot, as a symbol of power and heritage.
The designer began with the concept of a dot after reflecting on his mother applying a red vermillion mark on her forehead each morning. He recalled her explanation that the dot represented concentrated power at the core of one's system.
Mohapatra incorporated the theme through bright red dresses, point d’esprit fabrics, and sparkly embellishments centered at key points on garments. Asymmetry appeared via cuts, embroidery placement, and puffed hip drapes, including horizontal details on a crinoline skirt that suggested the wearer as the center of power.
The collection featured the designer's signature column, volume-forward A-line, and corseted shapes. Since the pandemic, Mohapatra has concentrated his brand on its Tribeca store and core clientele while emphasizing stories of his heritage and lineage.