Showing posts with label Tia Cibani. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tia Cibani. Show all posts

Monday, March 1, 2021

March, in like a lion....

today is March1st, and true to the saying, the high wind commenced a few hours ago and is expected to reach up to 50 mph in the New York City area by morning, roaring like a lion throughout the day! 

but hang in there, New York! last week, as we recovered from yet another snow, we also witnessed signs of spring:



on Wednesday, i headed to New Museum to see the major new exhibit, Grief and Grievance: Art and Mourning in America. immersive in its intergenerational response by thirty-seven artists to the realities of racist violence experienced by Black communities, it warrants its own post but i have shared a few photos here as well,  as it was an important start to my day, a profound commemoration, as the artists and curators i think intended. 




Simone Leigh, Kerry James Marshall
at New Museum, Bowery
https://www.newmuseum.org/exhibitions/view/grief-and-grievance-art-and-mourning-in-america-1


outside, blue skies beckoned and fresh bouquets bursting with color were an unexpected joy on a still snowy sidewalk outside Plant Shed Cafe on Bowery and Prince Street... 



plant shed ny, bowery and prince



a lone fashionista found her way to Loeffler Randall's charming new boutique, a reminder of pre-pandemic priorities...




loeffler randall, prince street



and a walk west through SoHo led me to my destination play date with Tia Cibani, found seated outside her Thompson Street pop up, stealing a quick sandwich in the sun while sharing her fall winter 2021 collection, a spatter painted mural created by her kids serving as a cheerful welcome in the window. 

inside, signature sumptuous silhouettes looked ahead to yet another season with the promise of cozy quilted coats and very velvet dresses, yes, some complete with crisp, tulle crinolines beneath. 






tia cibani pop up, thompson street


healing and hope, the nostalgic and the new, do seem to be in the precious air...

dear spring, please hurry! 


xoxo, fashion is love 


Wednesday, February 15, 2017

one to watch

tia cibani again boldly journeys to another place and time, deftly crafting a rich reality from the layered dreams of her truly global soul...  

her fall winter collection wraps us in color from head to toe with softly striped blanket coats, coziest knit sweaters, sturdy quilted jumpers, felted hats and fluffy earmuffs to name just a few of the standout silhouettes and accessories that invite combination.

pleats, pompoms, ribbons, ruffles and other trimmings not only embellish but inspire pure beauty, magic and joy and celebrate what is unique not only in each piece of wearable art but also in the child or grown up inhabiting tia's infinite landscape.










 tia cibani kids
pirouette blog 'one to watch' fashion award winner, playtime new york 
https://tia-cibani-kids.myshopify.com

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

in the garden

Inspired by Frida Kahlo, Tia Cibani Kids welcomes us into a lush collection.
Art Garden Life is infused with vivid color, pattern and texture.


The botanical and cactus inspired designs celebrate life with tassels, tulle, pom poms, flora and fauna embellishments drawn from both desert and jungle.


photo courtesy Tia Cibani Kids

When not mesmerized by crisp capelets and perfect pleats of almost ceremonial style silk pieces, we are seduced by the softest cashmere color-blocked cardigans, leggings and caps which complement the layered story.






photo courtesy of Instagram @tiacibanikids 

The color palette ranges from the softest, pastel hints of rose, sky, mint and lilac to deeper pigments --coral, green, purple, golden yellow and earth brown -- artfully applied to silhouettes drawn from traditional Mexican clothing and Frida's trademark combinations. 







Surreal? Tia boldly taps the heritage and power of Frida Kahlo and interprets each for today's modern dreamer, who in this artful vision, happens to be a beautiful child...

photo courtesy Instagram @tiacibanikids 

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Ahoy, Nautical Nomad!



On the town today with Tia Cibani and her Spring Summer 2016 Kids' Collection!


The theme: Nautical Nomad

The shapes: Boat necks, Ponchos, Jackets, Sailor Pants, Cardigans, Capelets, Billows...

The fabrics:  Cotton, Gauze, Jersey, Linen, Taffeta, Denim, Poplin, Seersucker, Silk...

The details: Stripes, Eyelet, Patchwork, Plackets, Pleats...

The colors: Red, White, Mediterranean Blue, Saffron Yellow...

The accessories:  Ribbons, Ropes, Beads, Buttons, Knots, Cords...

The cupcakes: Billie's, of course (local city sustenance for metropolitan mates!)











Tia Cibani Kids clothes and cupcakes, Chelsea studio...

for more about Tia's women's and kids' collections:
http://www.refinery29.com/2015/04/85224/tia-cibani-childrens-collection#slide

www.tiacibani.com 

Ahoy, mates!!