Ports 1961 A/W

Ports 1961 goes to Scotland this fall. This collection drew from many aspects of the highland culture – deep cowl backs reminiscent of a druid gathering, great chunky cabling on knitwear, an all too literal riding outfit, and superbly tailored pieces for the sophisticated country lady’s trip into Edinburg. The color palate took you from the heather moors, through the fern glades, and into the deep blues and purples of the chilly lochs. The chunky faux fur interspersed throughout the collection had a great texture to it, rough and tribal while also soft and almost featherlike. However, the use of the pumpkin orange color was a glaring incongruity with the rest of the collection. The most striking look was the sheath dress with rubber corset, both in loch blue. It was neither severe nor overly refined, and its tough simplicity really pulled the collection together. With such a diverse collection the Ports girl will have a lot to choose from this fall – dressed in style from Princes Street to Stonehenge.