TheFind’s editors had the opportunity to view the Ports 1961 Spring 2011 Runway Collection inside the new and luxuriously appointed venue at Lincoln Center. Most recently in July of this year, long time creative director Tia Cibani stepped down, to leave older sister Fiona Cibani in charge as head designer. The Spring 2011 collection was Fiona’s first. And she made a fine effort front and center, emerging from behind the scenes as the label’s former brand director. Ports 1961 is truly a global brand originating in Canada in 1961 and migrating to Xiamen, China in 1993.
The collection was flowing and pretty, inspired by a recent trip to Tunisia. Obvious was a palette of desert sand and skies. “The sky was so blue and the sand was so gold, I wanted to create an urban interpretation of someone who’s dreaming of the desert, “ Cibiani told Style.com. Bronze, ivory, gray, and iridescents were accented with jewel toned hues of amethyst, emerald and sapphire. Loosely fitted, but elegant sheaths looked had a greco-roman air about them. The belted sheaths are much more wearable and most likely to appeal to the modern urban woman as an option for a pretty daytime look, for after work cocktails or a formal wedding. Standout pieces that caught our eye include silk bronze flowing off-the-shoulder top with purple shorts, flowing silk tunic embellished with crystal stones, a belted trench over taupe leggings, a blue asymmetrical off the shoulder sheath draped in blue sapphire silk.
- Stephanie L. Wong
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This collection was flowing and pretty.
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