Coutorture

Shopping: Toughen Up in Fall's Newest Moto Jackets and Vests

coutorture — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:51:00 -0700

Clockwise from left: Doma asymmetric front leather jacket $620 Net-a-Porter, Alexander Wang leather vest $1190 Kirna Zabete, Emanuel Ungaro distressed leather biker jacket $3350 Net-a-Porter, Rick Owens classic biker jacket $2835 Kirna Zabete, Jacquard biker jakcet $145 Topshop, Elise Overland long moto vest $3125 Kirna Zabete, Doma washed leather biker jacket $620 Net-a-Porter, Preen Line shrunken leather biker jacket $645 Net-a-Porter.

Motorcycle jackets are one of those keep-forever wardrobe staples that get better with age. If you find yourself in the market for a new biker jacket or vest this fall, we suggest looking for updates on the classic-in leather or suede-such as strong shoulders (Emanuel Ungaro), studded hardware and epaulettes (Alexander Wang), bright colors (Doma), and quilted details (Elise Overland and Topshop).

Fashion In 50 Seconds 09/04/09 Models Chop Hair, American Apparel Chops Jobs

FabSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:51:19 -0700

Irina Lazareanu and Ali Stephens chop their locks for the new season.

Sneak Peek! Acne's S/S '10.

Cacharel gets a new creative director.

American Apparel cuts jobs..

Erin Wasson's jewelry line, LowLuv, to debut at NYFW.

coutorture — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Pre-Order The Chloe Sevigny For Opening Ceremony Buckle Boots

Chloe Sevigny's Opening Ceremony buckle boots are available for pre-order from now until this Wednesday. The boots, which come in black leather and suede, retail for $625. Similar in style to Acne's once-eponymous Niara sandal and the Spring 09 must-have buckle sandal from Surface to Air, we're guessing the shoe will fare well next season. Order them now and you'll be able to wear them in late August/early September. Back to school outfit anyone? Pair these boots a la Sevigny by wearing them with her fair isle knits and loose androgynous blouses. The Fall 2009 Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony range will begin delivering in August.

Acne Fall 2009 Look Book

coutorture — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:00:00 -0700

Swedish brand Acne is growing steadily and impressively by the season and this Fall 2009 marks another victory for the brand. The Fall range was first presented during Stockholm Fashion Week and showed off Acne's mastery of the androgynous and oversized. Judging by how well the Spring range is doing on Net-a-Porter--many items sold out immediately--we think Fall will be strong as well. Check out the look book in full, below.

Stockholm Fashion Week: Acne Fall 2009

coutorture — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Images Courtesy of Fashion Week by Berns. Property of Berns Salonger/Photos by Kristian Loveborg.

Shopping: This Season's Little Black Dress

coutorture — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:12:15 -0700

Clockwise from top left: Kite and Butterfly Lovely Lace Mini Dress $341 @ shopbop.com, Alexander Wang Stretch Netting Embroidered Dress $955 @ eLuxury, Preen Veronica silk dress $1,815 @ Net-a-Porter, Acne Jeans Dakka Paneled Dress $669 @ eLuxury, Sue Stemp Bolero Dress $925 @ shopbop.com, Milly Women's "Paillette" Silk Shift Dress $550 @ Bloomingdale's

This season's little black dress comes in as many varieties as ever but this time around they're rendered with mesh. Whether you're going for the power babe, body-con Alexander Wang look or something more demure and geometric like Acne's version you can pretty much find what you want. We especially love this look with dewy, minimal makeup and bare legs--it certainly makes the old LBD routine seem fresh again.

Raquel Allegra Wins With Style Points

coutorture — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:21:05 -0700

From Left: Acne Spring 2009 Look Book, Raquel Allegra Fall 2009, Aminaka Wilmont Spring 2009

Designer Raquel Allegra, whose torn t-shirts sent DIY waves through the blogosphere, was right on trend this Fall 2009--and it wasn't just because of those cobwebbed cottons. The designer also showed wide brimmed hats on the catwalk, which brought up visions of Acne Spring 2009, and leather knee-skimming trousers which were reminiscent of Aminaka Wilmont's Spring offering. There's nothing wrong with being a brand that's all about style, especially when it puts you in a group with these two popular names.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 01/27/09 Pugh Tapped For Dior Homme & More

coutorture — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:47:16 -0800

The rumor that Gareth Pugh will be heading over to Dior Homme is picking up steam, apparently he's already somewhat hired.

Luxury companies keep making expensive suits, and wealthy people keep buying them.

Photos from the Acne Fall 2009 presentation, which took place in Stockholm this week, have dropped.

Fashionologie has the entire Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 ad campaign for our viewing pleasure.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 12/18/08 Kirkwood Declines, M.I.A.'s Clothing Line, Edi Slimane For Prada, Lanvin For Acne

coutorture — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:47:32 -0800

Nicholas Kirkwood, genius of the sky-high heel, has spoken with both Grazia and Style.com about his working on, gasp, flats. Apparently watching models fall in his shoes at the Rodarte show (and beyond) has turned him off the subject.

Hedi Slimane shot the Spring 09 Prada menswear ad campaign and the models come from a certain rock-pedigree that might interest a hipster or two. A photo from the striking ad campaign right here.

M.I.A., pregnant as ever, has a just-launched clothing line that puts American Apparel's Akrika leggings to shame. Details of the silk screens and graphic happenings, right here.

Another clothing line to drop: Lanvin for Acne has officially landed in stores and online and will single-handedly make your two-hundred dollar Current/Elliot jeans feel like their from JC Penney. Check out the look book right here.

Lanvin For Acne Look Book

coutorture — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0800

Collection on sale now through Acne's online store.