The dynamic of opposites, based on Charles Dickens’ characters Miss Havisham and her adopted daughter Estella of “Great Expectations,” influenced Bibhu Mohapatra’s fall collection.

At Bibhu Mohapatra, spring was about playing homage to all of the unknown female explorers and setting them on early century Asia.

The designer aimed to inspire female youth to be confident and courageous.

Bibhu Mohapatra’s glamorous eveningwear was at its best when kept simple.

The designer looked at the Belle Époque for inspiration, intending to offer a playful, optimistic fashion message.

The designer showed a multifaceted collection for fall, tied together by a dragonfly motif.

Bibhu Mohapatra’s spring lineup referenced the linear and geometric shapes of the Bauhaus movement.

Waris Ahluwalia, Kate Foley, Jay Manuel and Megan Wollover Morgan sat front row.

Inspired by artist sisters from early 20th-century Italy, the designer infused his resort collection with painterly florals and polished pleated skirts.

It’s abundantly clear the designer knows how to make his ladies look great with sleek, no-fuss dresses and luxurious outerwear.

WWD went behind the scenes at the spring show.

The designer looked to writer and political activist Nancy Cunard as inspiration for his spring collection.

“My woman buys these clothes to celebrate the holidays, not to take them traveling on a yacht,” said Bibhu Mohapatra of resort.

Tibet’s vast landscapes and unique craftsmanship served as drawing points for the designer.

The designer used delicate pleating techniques to reflect graceful motion and large florals to inject the lineup with cheerful spring color.