Ports 1961

Ports 1961 has come a long way since it’s humble, arty re-introduction to the high-fashion masses over the past decade and the label’s just released new ad campaign featuring a slick Alana Zimmer photographed by Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin with art direction by Giovanni Bianco proves just how far they’ve come when considering their big league competition. Under Giovanni Bianco’s watch, the last few collections and campaigns have successfully captured that elusive, urbane minded...Read Full Story

Alana Zimmer stars in the new Spring 2012 campaign for Ports 1961. Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh the ads also feature a sleek look of art direction from Giovanni Bianco. Find RDuJour on :  Twitter – @RDuJour  and  Facebook FanPageRead Full Story

For most fashion magazines fall season ads are a huge source of revenue. Autumn, more than any time of year, is when brands spend big on high-profile print placements and, accordingly, your average September issue will have as many ads as editorial pages – or more! For magazine readers the means that the ads are necessarily a big part of viewing glossy. Rather than being merely pages to hurry past, fall ads are akin to magazine-produced content and shape the tastes and knowledge of print...Read Full Story

For the PORTS 1961 PRE-FALL 2012 collection, Fiona Cibani focused on shapes, color and print combinations. She took her inspiration from Op-Art artistry. The asymmetrical cuts and shapes added length and definition to the body through the patterns. Trousers are long with wide legs which elongate the body as well with a nice lean finish. Drapings are clean and hidden tucks & pleats are on the side to showcase the body's natural form. The kaleidoscope silk crepe and Georgette print along with...Read Full Story

By Marcy Clark Another elegant jet-set collection from Ports 1961. Though they have a new creative director, Fiona Cibani replacing her sister Tia Cibani, the collection retains the labels signature effortlessly elegant aesthetic. I can imagine the looks taking the wearer from premiere party in Beverly Hills, to the Hamptons Classic or a Cannes Yacht, and even to a new business launch in Manhattan. I’m always impressed with the theatricality and choreography of their shows. For everyone...Read Full Story