Coutorture

Can't Make the Alexander Wang Sample Sale? Get Discounted Pieces Online

PopSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:54:52 -0700

As the hoards descend upon Alexander Wang's sample sale in NYC today, those of us in other locations can console ourselves with some online sales. Markdowns have begun on his pieces for the Gap - his khaki pleated shorts are currently $39.99, marked down from $49.50, and his double-breasted jacket is $74.99, from $88.00. Barney's is also running a huge sale, including the must-have cerulean pocket tank for $69.99 - though only in size large.

Agyness Deyn on Fashion

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:35:26 -0700

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You know, even though I’m in fashion, I don’t, like, do fashion. Fashion isn’t me, even though I work in it. It’s just materialistic stuff. I just want to do whatever makes me happy . . . Like being totally conscious. Laughing is, like, my favorite thing to do. Being with friends, having fun . . . being a bit daft.

”Of the Moment, and Thinking Ahead, The New York Times

Shopping: Shiny Happy Sequins

coutorture — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700

Clockwise from top left: See by Chloe skirt $395 @ Net-a-Porter, Proenza Schouler dress $2300 @ Net-a-Porter, Marc Jacobs top $3724 @ My Theresa, Aquilano Rimondi skirt $1350 @ Bergdorf Goodman, Top $135 @ Topshop

Sequins have been popular for a few seasons now but the trend has most definitely evolved. These days, in order to be fashionable, sequins really have to stand out. Whether it's a bright color, interesting pattern or statement-making texture, this season's sequins are all about unabashed optimism.

Valentino Goes Short, Wispy and Black For Couture

coutorture — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Left, Valentino Fall 2009, Right, Valentino Fall 2009 Couture

It seems as though Valentino creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli are starting to turn things around. Fall 2009 couture was nothing like the too-safe offerings the duo have sent down the runway since they took the helm at Valentino. The Couture collection this season was short, wispy and black--almost the opposite of the conservative, heavy and brightly colored Fall 2009 ready-to-wear collection. As if to drive the point home the collection contained not even a hint of Valentino red.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 07/09/09 Kristen McMenamy Makes a Comeback, Swim Team Chic

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:46:59 -0700

The androgynous Super Kristen McMenamy is back and stuns in Vogue Italia's July issue.

Feast your eyes on the Italian swim team in Dolce & Gabbana's new underwear campaign.

Rhinestone faces and painted black hair at Givenchy couture.

Emma Watson supports Christopher Kane on her Harry Potter tour.

A hush hush Louis Vuitton fine jewelry collection will be revealed to a few select editors before the houses RTW show Oct. 7.

Valentino Fall 2009 Haute Couture

coutorture — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:14:50 -0700

Paris 07/09/09. Photos by Nathalie Lagneau/Catwalking/Getty Images.

Shopping: Loafers Are in the Spotlight for Fall

PopSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:00:07 -0700

Stuart Weitzman "Penzance" Croco Loafers $298 - Bloomingdale's ; Marc By Marc Jacobs Penny Loafer $294 - Endless.com; Naturalizer Women's Camera Loafer $78 (now $43.42) - Endless.com; Bass - Freeport (Black Patent) $78 - Zappos

Flat shoes are all the rage for Fall, and nothing says 'I mean business' more than a leather loafer. Andre Leon Talley has issued his seal of approval, and loafers have already been spotted on the likes of Ashley Olsen and Kate Moss. That can only mean one thing - they're gonna be huge.

Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2009 Haute Couture

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:55:53 -0700

Paris 07/08/09 Photos by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images.

Elie Saab Fall 2009 Haute Couture

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:14:32 -0700

Paris 07/08/09 Dominique Charriau/WireImage.com.

Riccardo Tisci Morocco-Inspired for Men's and Couture

coutorture — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700

Left, Givenchy Fall 2009 Couture, Right, Givenchy Men's Spring 2010

Riccardo Tisci's Moroccan theme for the Men's Spring 2010 collection carried over to the Fall 2009 Haute Couture collection, which showed yesterday in Paris. In both collections, North African prints and heavy metal hardware dominated. It's likely we'll see some remnants of the Moroccan theme in Tisci's Spring 2010 women's ready-to-wear range, which will be revealed late this summer at Paris Fashion Week.