Ports 1961 had a Spring 2011 collection that was worth talking about.  It was a collection of jewel tones - think purple amethyst, brown topaz, emerald green and blue sapphire.  All of those colors were balanced by beige and tan.  The collection was beautiful and wearable.  Some of the pieces had a 1980′s vibe with all the sensibilities of the 21st Century.  Hair also played a vital role on Port’s runway, it had a ton of volume and bounce; it complemented the looser fit and shapes of the collection.  They designed the Spring 2011 collection with real women in mind.

Ports 1961′s Fall 2010 collection boasted a line so tempting, it made me nostalgic for fall.  That was before I remembered the blizzard like conditions awaiting our departure from the Tents.   There’s something so instinctly natural about the Ports woman, and that makes her incredibly sexy; from the wind-swept and unruly hair, to the neutral lips and eyes.  She is truly effortless.  The fabrics were luxurious, especially the satin.  One dress was as fluid as a bottle of cognac gliding down the runway. 

It appears the Internet is playing a starring role in New York Fashion Week.  Several of the top designers are live streaming their runway shows this year.  Among them are Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Rodarte, Calvin Klein, Ports 1961 and Isaac Mizrahi.  The move towards live streaming the shows online has been a growing trend from previous seasons, and momentum is building.  Will this shift jeopardize the week set aside for the fashion industry to congregate under one tent?  That remains to be seen, but until then here’s a schedule of the shows to watch online:

Alexander Wang – February 13th @ 5:oopm EST – Showstudio.com

Calvin Klein – February 18th @ 3:00pm EST – calvinkleincollections.com

Isaac Mizrahi – February 18th @ 12:00pm EST

Marc Jacobs – February 15 @ 8:00pm EST – marcjacobs.com

Ports 1961- February 11th @ 3:00pm EST – vogue.com

Rodarte – February 16th @ 12:00pm – Showstudio.com