In 2004, under the Canadian sportswear label Ports International’s umbrella, North African–born, Vancouver-bred designer Tia Cibani launched Ports 1961, a women’s ready-to-wear line full of classic, structured pieces, with a romantic and sometimes ethnic twist. Since Cibani’s fall 2006 runway debut, the designer has showcased storytelling collections full of chunky knits and soft separates in earthy tones made to layer, often with some sort of exotic touch like burlap fringe or wooden accessories. Her work has won over notable girls from downtown and uptown circles alike, including Arden Wohl and Olivia Palermo, respectively. It also opened the door for the designer to dress the female commentators for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, a fitting opportunity for the worldly designer. In 2010, Tia stepped down, and her sister Fiona took the reigns.

Status

Up-and-Coming

Clients

Olivia Palermo, Paula Patton, Debra Messing, Arden Wohl, Nicky Hilton, Sienna Miller

Other Product Lines

Handbags, Shoes

Owned By

Ports International

Address

601 W. 26th St., No. 875
New York, New York 10001
212-414-1050

Where To Buy

Cream, Edon Manor, Scoop, Kisan, Shopbop

Related Websites

• Ports 1961 (Official)
• Style.com: Ports 1961 (Media)