Tia Cibani

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A designer to definitely keep on the chic radar: Tia Cibani, who celebrated her grown-up collection with piles of confetti lining the floor of the art world adored Paul Kasmin Gallery during NYFW. With the ability to mix high-brow art, skillful execution and a playful touch, this designer has not only done her homework, but she’s been trained by the best. We discussed Cibani’s gig at Ports 1961 (quite the prolific ascent indeed!) and worked our way to her current eponymous label. BY DENA SILVER

Michael Bastian: A study in contrasts of sorts, Michael Bastian’s laid-back was shown amid the opulence of The Pierre. A circular runway, where models crisscrossed between rows of edtrices and well-dressed dudes, held crooner Alice Smith and a live pianist in its center. The inspiration was Bastian’s take on the French homme, “with a lot of humor and emotion,” which came through loud and clear in the collection’s plethora of patterns

With the FGI Rising Star Awards just one day away, it was the perfect time for The Daily to catch up with nominee Tia Cibani, who chatted with us about life après Ports 1961, brand building, and juggling motherhood and the designer grind.
BY PAIGE REDDINGER