named Ports V was launched under Vukmirovic's direction. In August 2019, Fabien Baron and Karl Templer became the new creative directors of Ports 1961, replacing Natasa Casalj who had left a few months earlier. Since then, the Ports 1961 designers "broke away from the chic, minimalist attitude that had characterized the label thus far" and offer collections that are "more youthful, playing with colors and with a unisex edge". In early 2020, Ports 1961 returned to Milan Fashion Week with its womenswear runway collection. In May 2020, the company signed a 10-year deal with the Italian eyewear manufacturer Safilo Group for the Chinese market. The Paris store, within the building of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, on Rue Saint-Honoré is currently the only remaining international location for the Ports 1961 brand; other stores are maintained in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Hong Kong. References Further reading Savigny Newsletter – Issue 10, October 2009 Globe and Mail - Nov 2009 "Founder of Ports International, Luke Tanabe, stayed true to his vision" External links Ports International Ports 1961 Ports V collections Portico Int'l Holdings Ltd. (formerly Ports Design Ltd. / 宝姿時装) 1961 establishments in Ontario Canadian brands Clothing companies of Canada Clothing companies of Hong Kong Clothing companies established in 1961 Fashion accessory brands High fashion brands Luxury brands 1989 mergers and acquisitions Clothing brands of Canada