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Posted in Runway Looks on Feb 13th, 2010
Toni Maticevski
This season Maticevski took more of a slapstick glamour approach to the collection, with sparkles, satin, and mainly filmy, floaty gowns taken precedence. Most edges were left unfinished, giving a very ‘the clock has struck 12 for Cinderella’ type of aesthetic. The footwear collection was both edgy and sweet, complimenting the forlorn, tattered princess [...]
Posted in Shopping on Dec 8th, 2009
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…sample sale season! Lucky for you,we’ve hunted down some of the most exciting sales at amazing discounts – all you have to worry about is how you’re going to have time to check everything out!
Who: Calypso St. Barth
What: Women’s RTW & accessories, home decor, candles, fragrance – [...]
Posted in Runway Looks on Nov 9th, 2009
Designer Tia Cibani is an avid traveler, something that is always apparent in her globally-inspired shows. For Ports 1961’s Spring 2010 collection, “Fleure,” her destination of choice was Japan. Elements of oriental design were woven through the nature-heavy collection, from geisha-inspired hair and makeup to Obi sashes, kimono silhouettes, and Origami. The palette [...]
Posted in Shopping on Jul 3rd, 2009
This week I had the pleasure of attending the Ports 1961 pre-spring 2010 collection. Held above their Meatpacking District store, the event was a warm, intimate gathering that gave me plenty of space and time to individually touch and examine each piece; a rarity and experience that enhanced my interest and appreciation in the collection. [...]
Posted in Runway Looks on Mar 5th, 2009
[Images via Style.com & Elle.com]
There’s been a major time lapse since my last one-liner show review, so I thought it was time I put up the final installment of the extremely brief New York Fashion week reviews! Here’s the remaining four from the last Thursday of fashion week – enjoy!
Brian Reyes: With the teetering models [...]
Posted in Runway Looks on Sep 9th, 2008
We know we know — we’re a little behind with the fashion week coverage!
We’ll make it up to you right now, with several reviews from today, since hardly anyone has posted anything about them yet!
Ports 1961
We loved the live music, compliments of the Cowboy Junkies during the show, which lent nicely to the collection [...]
