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Shopping: Draped Party Dresses

coutorture — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:35:23 -0800

Clockwise from left: Alexander Wang draped sequin mini dress $815 Net-a-Porter, Jason Wu embroidered chiffon drape dress $2350 Net-a-Porter, La Petite S***** Draped sequin dress $1275 Net-a-Porter, Yves Saint Laurent draped silk-satin dress $1490 Net-a-Porter, Michael Kors one shoulder jersey dress $1495 Net-a-Porter, Dolce & Gabbana draped silk dress $2173 mytheresa, Shoulder pad draped dress $70 Topshop, Diane von Furstenberg golden tiger draped dress $462 mytheresa.

Nothing says festive evening quite like a few sequins, velvet animal print, and draped detailing. To help you decide what to wear now that your events calendar is filling up, we've picked our eight favorite cocktail party looks in the gently draped category (which is pretty flattering on most). From vibrant jewel-tones (Yves Saint Lauren), to anything-but-basic black (Michael Kors) and full-on sequins (Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, and La Petite S*****), here's to a well-dressed party season.

Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/13/09 Model Words of Wisdom

coutorture — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:22:57 -0800

Kate Moss' motto: "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."

Prabal Gurung is Hollywood's new favorite designer.

Alexander Wang takes home the 2009 Swiss textile award.

Princeton University is offering a course called Model Memoirs: The Life Stories of International Fashion Models.

Fashion saved Lady Gaga's life, and one day she will repay the industry by designing her own clothing line.

Jewel-encrusted tights are fall's must-have accessory.

Join best-dressed list regular Lauren Remington Platt as she shops for low-heeled party shoes.

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Models and Trainas Join Alexander Wang to Celebrate Ryan Korban

PopSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:14:09 -0800

Alexander Wang teamed up with Natasha Poly and Victoria Traina to celebrate the launch of friend Ryan Korban's new interior design website last night at the Soho Grand. Ryan, who memorably gave a tour of his own place to the Selby last year, is upping his presence online and expanding his design profile with projects like decorating Natasha's apartment. Naturally, the bash had a heavy models to mortals ratio - Erin Wasson arrived in a leopard-print fedora and made a bee-line for the man of the evening, while Hanne Gaby Odile mingled with Jessica Stam, Maryna Linchuk and Daiane Conterato. Victoria was joined by sister Vanessa, while Zoe Kravitz toasted Ryan from Alexander's side with a few mini-champagnes.

Source: WWD

Shopping: Sexy Cut-Outs

coutorture — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:09:25 -0800

Clockwise from left: Cushnie et Ochs spring 2010, Alexander McQueen turtle neck dress $1395 Alexander McQueen, Velvet Angels black bootie $358 Oak, Scatter beaded dress $90 Topshop, Alexander Wang fitted skirt $425 Kirna Zabete.

Cushnie et Ochs sent ultra revealing slashed dresses down the runway for spring 2010. To get a similar-if a bit understated-version of the look, try Alexander Wang's mesh cut out jersey skirt or Topshop's asymmetrical long sleeve mini. For the even more modest-minded, Alexander McQueen offers a turtle neck dress with sharp slits just above the elbow.

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).

Party Photos: The CFDA and Diane Von Furstenberg Welcome New Members

coutorture — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:55:54 -0700

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The CFDA and Diane Von Furstenberg Welcome New Members

coutorture — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:31:19 -0700

The Council of Fashion Designers of America welcomed its newest members yesterday during a party at New York's Four Seasons restaurant. The 31 recent inductees-including Alexander Wang, Christina and Swaim Hutson, Erin Fetherston, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Chris Benz, Jenna Lyons, Lyn Devon, Koi Suwannagate, and Maria Pinto-were welcomed by CFDA president, Diane Von Furstenberg, who promised "I am your mother, mentor and leader."

The topic of conversation ranged from saving the garment district-as many of the young designers produce the majority of their collections in New York-to memories of childhood design projects. Alexander Wang remembered copying a Versace shoe for a fifth grade papier-mâché project, Albertus Swanepoel draped fabrics on dolls' heads as a child, and Irene Neuwirth started making her first jewelry with oven-baked Shrinky Dinks. Click here to see the photo gallery.

[CFDA, WWD]

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Runway Report: Alexander Wang Spring 2010

coutorture — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:07:16 -0700

Alexander Wang presented his spring 2010 collection to a packed house. Among them, models (Erin Wasson and Liya Kebede), photographers (Terry Richardson and Inez and Vinoodh), actresses (Rachel McAdams looking very friendly with Anna Wintour), fellow designers (Diane von Furstenberg) and fashion industry elite (Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Katie Grand and Jen Brill).

Back in June, the 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner cited his work with the Gap as an influence on his all-american resort collection. For spring he took the thought one step further designing sportswear as interpretations of locker room gear - think football player shoulders on a cropped gray sweatshirt, high-waisted leather lace-up shorts, red and white rugby-striped sweaters, gray athletic bras and Jockey-inspired men's underwear, a shiny black boxing robe, and a letter "A" crested varsity jacket - each worn with cut-out knee-high socks and peep toe booties in leopard or black.

Frankie Rayder and Angela Lindvall were among the models who walked in Wang's show, wearing their hair in loose messy braids over one shoulder like young soccer players fresh from the scrimmage field.

New York Fashion Week: Alexander Wang Spring 2010

coutorture — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 08/27/09 Rihanna Italia, MK & Ashley To Legit To Quit

coutorture — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:54:41 -0700

Rihanna appears in Vogue Italia's September supplement.

Alexander Wang continues to grow with sunglasses and an expanded T collection.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - legitimate designers.

Is premium denim on the outs?

Matthew Williamson under the microscope.