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Remembering Alexander McQueen: Fall 2008 the Girl Who Lived in the Tree

coutorture — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:15:19 -0800

A 600-year-old elm tree in Alexander McQueen's garden and a trip to India inspired this fantasy show from fall 2008. With peacock embroideries made with black lace, jeweled square-toe flats, and ballerina tutus mixing with military tailcoats, second skin pantsuits, velvet jackets and Jem Palace jewels, at the time this show was thought to be his best in 14 years.

Kasia Struss, Lindsay Wixson, and Dree Hemingway Get Some Love in New Video

coutorture — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:39:25 -0800

The LOVE Thing from LOVE on Vimeo.

Released this morning to promote Love magazine's third issue, The Love Thing features not the supers which graced Katie Grand's eight covers but instead Prada-clad Kasia Struss, Lindsay Wixson, Pixie Geldof, Agyness Deyn, and Dree Hemingway. The models play in traffic while wearing leopard coats, sheer trenches, black garters, or nothing at all.

Paris Fashion Week: Chanel Spring 2010 Video

dannysf — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:40:11 -0700

Paris Fashion Week: Lanvin Spring 2010 Video

dannysf — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:32:11 -0700

Yves Saint Laurent Men's Spring 2010 Video

coutorture — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0700

This season in Milan, Yves Saint Laurent creative director Stefano Pilati debuted a short film before his Spring 2010 men's collection went down the runway. Directed by Samuel Benchetrit and starring Benchetrit's 11 year-old son, Jules, the film depicts the mischievous happenings of a young boy left alone for the afternoon. Aside from videos, YSL's recent marketing strategies and special projects include outstanding and well-received multimedia manifestos, unisex collections and eco-friendly offerings.

Nina Ricci Fall 2009 Collection Video

coutorture — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:28:59 -0700

The last Nina Ricci collection with designer Oliver Theyskens at the helm was one of the most powerful collections of the Fall 2009 season. With Resort 2010 in full swing next week followed by the inevitable build up to Spring 2010, we can't help but want to dwell for a moment in Fall footage. Above, check out video from the Nina Ricci show in Paris.

Paris Fashion Week: Chanel Fall 2009 Video

coutorture — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:02:09 -0700

There was talk of the Chanel runway being comprised of a set of trap doors, making for a slightly awkward runway show--and our video lays its all out there for you. Staging quandaries aside, Karl Lagerfeld's collection for Chanel this season called up a series of ruffled collars and cuffs which, as the designer explained, can be removed--"at noon they're already dirty"--in order to avoid taking your dress to the dry cleaner after just two wears. Looks like Lagerfeld is more recession minded than we thought. Check out our video below, and a photo gallery of the individual looks right here.

New York Fashion Week: Ralph Lauren Fall 2009 Video

coutorture — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:02:48 -0700

The Fall 2009 Ralph Lauren collection was all about mixing casual, accessible pieces with super luxe, formal ones. The color palette was pale, and predominately earthy, save for the occasional flashes of black or plum. Although Lauren has agreed not to use fur in his collections his shearling and feather pieces compensated in the texture department. Check out our video of the runway show, courtesy of Vidicom, and after, don't miss our runway gallery of each individual look.

New York Fashion Week: Michael Kors Fall 2009 Video

coutorture — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:03:21 -0700

Michael Kors presented a sleek Fall 2009 collection yesterday that was just the right balance of sensibility and fun. In our video, courtesy of Vidicom, Kors talks about why women won't stop shopping during times of economic uncertainty and why just the right amount of luxury--an acid green fox fur jacket perhaps?--is not only appropriate, but justified. After the video, check out our runway gallery from the show.

Rachel Rachel Roy For Macy's Collection Video

coutorture — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:03:47 -0700

News broke earlier this week that designer Rachel Roy would launch a bridge line with Macy's and apparently there's a collection video to go with it! The Rachel Rachel Roy line will include footwear, apparel and accessories and debut in select Macy's locations this August 2009. Check out the teaser video above.