Bag Of The Week: Ports 1961 Envelope Clutch
by Anna Yu
Apr 8, 2010 6:21 AM PDT
The one thing I regret missing at New York Fashion Week was the Ports 1961 show. Granted, it was my first day at the tents and it took me a good 20 minutes to find the check-in tent. Not all was lost though as I did get to watch the live stream in the lobby. Launched in 2004, the relatively new brand already has a strong celebrity including Olivia Palermo, Debra Messing, and Sienna Miller. The structural influences on the clothes can be found in their accessories too. At first glance, the Envelope Clutch looks like a piece of origami, but the clever design reveals much more. The clutch can act as a bold statement piece despite the neutral color if you're going to a lunch meeting or hold all your essentials when you're spending the night on the town. The leather clutch has open sides but before you think all your valuables will fall out, there's a zippered organza pouch inside to hold everything safely.
What: the Ports 1961 Envelope Clutch
New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010: Ports 1961
by Sabrina Newman
Sep 14, 2009 3:17 PM PDT
For the Spring 2010 Ports 1961 collection, designer Tia Cibani found inspiration in the beauty of nature and as such, she presented an absolutely breathtaking collection. The color palette was mostly muted and comprised of soft airy shades, with the occasional pop of color thrown in, like the standout cherry organza layered sheath. To keep things on the clean and minimal side, embellishments were kept discreet, instead focusing heavily on construction and silhouette over anything else. Some of the pieces were very voluminous but in a way that was still wearable and not too overwhelming, while others were cinched at the waist for a sexier, more defined silhouette. The draping, tucking, and folding were so incredible, even someone with no knowledge of fashion whatsoever would be awed. Some of my absolute favorites included the talc marble wrap dress, a brushstroke silk satin sheath dress with a draped back (definitely a versatile piece which can be worn with a blazer for day and sexy shoes and lots of accessories for night),, and a muted tank dres that was so simple yet stunning. From the bustier cocktail frocks to the organza blazers to the draped skirts, each and every single piece in this collection was simply phenomenal. Flip through the slideshow to see some of the pieces in action.
Color Palette: Soft pink, cherry, neutrals, silver, peach
