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Inspired by both Great Expectations and the supermodels of yesterday and today, Tibi presented a feminine collection full of florals, bright turquoise, drapey pieces and asymmetry.

The first piece I loved was this open drape back blouse (pictured from behind on the left). It reminded me of warm summer days going shopping in the Hamptons; a simple blouse to pair with any white trouser.

The collection continued with slip dresses, a perfect pleated trouser, silk blazers. and miniskirts with a bubble hem (guess those are here to stay).

As the show went on, I really fell in love with the trademark Tibi prints debuting next Spring: the Josephine is a large floral print which can be on white or black shorts & blazers. The Begonia print is simpler, with one bright flower on a black one shoulder dress (at right). The Evangelista and Calily prints are more multicolored and more abstract, lending their decorativeness to structural dresses and mini skirts. The hummingbird chiffon is also a great print i a goddess dress or a plunging back number towards the end of the show.

In the end, Tibi is always very wearable and very beautiful, but this collection didn’t blow me away as much as their F/W 2009 collection. I did love the suede fleurs and other embellishments; it’s nice to know that we can be all dolled up this Spring and that crystal and leather additions are not just for fall anymore.

Stay tuned for more New York Fashion Week.