PORTS 1961 FALL 2010 WOMEN’S COLLECTION RTW & ACCESSORIES

PRESS PREVIEW -601 West 26^th Street, NYC

Words/Images Judith Ecochard/LYRAMAG.com

Tia Cibani’s Ports 1961 is a luxe modern women’s fashion brand that doesn’t follow the slavish trends…

We thought about this as we always manage to find something to toss on--- with a Ports 1961 hang tag…and it always gives whatever we are wearing (denim, leggings…) a polished look that's pulled together.

Saying that the Fall 2010 RTW outing is full of must have classics is a bit misleading as the textiles and fabric combinations )largely neutral tones), embellishments are exceptional...

PLUS ruching/tailoring/draping techniques used are cutting edge…

detail of above leather/stretch jacket=stunning

Yet the silhouettes are timeless and versatile.

geometric side panels, echo pocket shapes and are eye catching/slimming

Ports 1961 is also a label that women can wear without stressing whether they would look good in the clothes if they dropped the last 10 pounds. But that figures, it’s designed by a working mom.

We followed up on the packed as always runway show--- with two showroom visits.

The first jaunt is an eye opener…as the entire collection is enormous!!

We racked through the racks and eagle eyed the pieces we loved…

polished leather/wool coat-a streamlined silhouette that's warm

Interestingly enough, about half were in the runway show…

But getting that close-up view of the separates…had us thinking…okay this is why these clothes will never really be part of a look for less column…it’s impossible.

The fabrics are something…unique to the label…and as visually interesting as artwork.