New York Fashion Week Spring 2011- Tibi

Fashion Emporium Editor — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:23:56 EDT

Tibi, a contemporary collection designed by Georgia born Amy Smilovic was launched in 1997 when she moved to Asia with her husband. There she met American Octavia Hyland who's grandmother was named Tibi. The two worked closely together on textiles and managed to sell a small capsule collection. Shortly after, stores in the US asked how they could get their hands on their vividly colored, patterned styles.

Colors: nude, white, black, bright orange, camel, brown, purple, tobacco.

Materials: cashmere, poplin, leather, ponte, linen, suede, crochet, silk, chiffon

Loved Looks

Photos: WWD/Giovanni Giannoni

"Spring is about beauty and classics with a thoroughly modern twist and styles that are simple with ease" says Tibi designer Amy Smilovic. The jumpsuits in this collection were among looks I loved in this collection, especially the tobacco colored one with the brown leather detailed trim. The cow printed flat oxfords will shine in department and online store, as well as the sexy applique cut out dress.

Unloved Looks

Photos: WWD/Giovanni Giannoni

Jamar says: I literally gasped when I seen the large paisley print dresses and separates, not so cool.

Amber says: Ha, I can totally picture you in mid-dramatic gasp.

Music

Javier Peral

People and Scene

Tibi was a show that we all kind of know what to expect from; feminine, wearable, and of course stylish. This reflected in its attendees, you could tell they were faithful to the Tibi aesthetic, yet one attendee you wouldn't think would live up to or in Tibi at all was Olivia Paleremo from MTV's The City. She graced their front row causing a stir of emotions for the shows devoted fans, giving the show some youthful cred.

By Jamar Graham for Fashion Funhouse Emporium. Jamar attended New York's Parsons School of Design. He's worked for leader in trend and industry analysis, WGSN and as a stylist assistant. Currently runs his own blog called Treated Material. He is also launching his own clothing line to be announced soon.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 Week Recap

Fashion Emporium Editor — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:30:00 EDT

Fashion Funhouse Emporium (by that, I mean myself, Amber) spent this past week running back and forth all over New York City, from the Tents in Bryant Park on 41st and 6th, to Milk Studios on 15th Street, to waaaaay over at Eyebeam Studios on 21st Street and the West Side Highway.

To those of you who don't live here in New York, that means nothing, so we'll get on with it. Since its Fall right now, and I peeped looks from Spring 2010, I'll just let you know right now what you'll need to do to look good by then.

Hop in the spray tan booth or plan your wedding--white, pale khaki and pastel colors made thier way into many of the collections.

If you are transparent like me and fake tans make you look like you overdosed on beta carotene, there is plenty of navy, a few scattered brights and mixed patterns.

Tone those legs--climb your local library steps like Rocky, because shorts, skorts, short skirts, as well as no pants at all were in full effect.

Actually, I didn't see anything remotely similar to a muu muu. Form-fitting, light-weight, sheers and strategically placed cut-outs on garments are the trends.

That said, here are my favorite looks from the all collections we were graciously invited to watch.

To view complete spring 2010 collections: The best sources on the web are Style.com or New York Magazine