PORTS1961

Although I literally wanted to throw my shoes at someone after being held in the herd of my fellow fashion loving fiends for nearly 40 mins!, I gained a far better appreciation for Ports1961 while taking in the S/S '11 show today. From my front row seat view, this word stuck out in mind to best describe the luxurious fabrics and beautiful detailing on every piece sent down the runway: fluidity. A "beach-meets-the-dessert night sky" color scape, resonated through designer Fiona Cibani's choice of natural organic materials, such as: dune and ivory colored linen, emerald, amethyst & sapphire silk, and shell and wood accessories; gave way to a momentary escape into the iridescent ethereal world the Ports woman.

Sure enough I later learned that the name of the new collection, "ESSADI, is the pseudonym that explorer Isabelle Eberhardt used during her journey of Northern Africa during the 19th Century."

The fluidity and ability of the fabrics contrasted by the deliberate sturdiness of the wood shoes and shell accessories created mesmerizing masterpiece looks from head to toe.

Pictured is one of my favorite dresses in the s/s '11 collection.

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