"I like Tibi s price points. Terrific clothes and very accessible," Bryan Boy tweeted about a week ago. The NowManifest blogger s statement pretty much nailed the contemporary label s draw, at least as far as you can in 140 characters. For the past few seasons, designer Amy Smilovic has been pushing clean, nineties-inspired separates in sturdy fabrics, and the Spring collection brought raw denim into the mix for the first time. Boxy indigo vests and cropped-sleeve jackets were shown with slouchy selvedge trousers, many of which had subtle corset details through the hips and waist. "It s about giving girls shape and ease at the same time," Smilovic told Style.com at a preview. Wide, peplumlike leather belts also gave more fluid items like midi-length lasercut dresses and sheer mesh lace skirts a structured appeal. Meanwhile, you could imagine It girls like Solange Knowles and Elena Perminova, who sat in the front row, wanting the lineup s standout pieces. They might go for the relaxed linen suit (they ll wear it styled like it was here with the belly-baring crop top) or opt for a crinkly, coated tweed shift on those days when they re going for a fuss-free, polished look.
