It was a secretary-chic that came through at the Tibi Spring 2009 show yesterday as boxy silhouettes took center stage both in ballooning dress shirts and high-waisted jodhpur pants. 

Linen fabrics set the summer tone for a collection that was often not overtly reminiscent of warm weather.  Asia was a source of influence, evidenced in a samurai-like “Dragon Lady Gown” and numerous harem pants.  At the same time, the clothes seemed more inspired by the 1980’s business woman with antique prints, sculpted waists and boxy shoulders. 

Adrien Field

Photos courtesy of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week