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.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/10/09 McCartney Collabs With Gap & More

coutorture — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:48:47 -0700

Stella McCartney will de designing one-off collections for Gap and babyGap, beginning later this year. ..

Stefano Pilati's sustainable YSL collection launched exclusively at Barneys and nearly sold out.

Emma Watson has been revealed as the face of Burberry's Fall 2009 ad campaign.

Net-a-Porter reported strong growth for 2008 as well as the first three months of this year.

Quote Of The Day: Cintra Wilson Captures The Barneys Shoe Sale

coutorture — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:16:44 -0700

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A number of combatants were college-age women in flat sandals and black toenails, usually deployed in ruthless teams of two or three. Some were Asian with Pucci newsboy caps; some arrived with identically dressed mothers. Husbands were few. Most know better than to get caught in this frenzy. I did catch one luckless wretch, wholly abandoned, sitting in the middle of a blast zone of discards. In a daze, he fingered a strappy orange Givenchy platform lying next to him, tipped it over to squint at the price, then shook his head in existential bewilderment, as if this, finally, was the cracking point of his spirit.

”"Choose a Shoe, Any Shoe, and Hold On", The New York Times

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/04/09 Chanel Couture Scheduled At Sunset & More

coutorture — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:05:44 -0700

Like the recent resort collection, shown in Venice, the Chanel couture show will take place at sunset.

Stefano Pilati's eco-friendly YSL range for Barneys is limited and numbered and will hit shelves on June 8th.

Christopher Kane's upcoming collection for Topshop is top-secret but those who have seen it are gushing.

Some say most of Barneys financial troubles could have been avoided had they simply hired a CEO.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 04/15/09 Barneys Gets $25 Million & More

coutorture — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:54:09 -0700

The Dubai-based parent of Barneys, Istithmar World Capital, has put another $25 million into the business. ..

American designer Tim Hamilton talks about his Fall 2009 collection and his venture into footwear.

The new Topshop flagship in New York is keeping a line outside for the sake of a spectacle.

Madonna is said to be returning this Fall 2009 as the face of the Louis Vuitton campaign.

Quote Of The Day: Suzy Menkes Covers Fashion Weeks In India

coutorture — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:01:57 -0700

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Although the Wills week and its competing Indian fashion events may not yet have made a global impact, designers in this 21st century should be able to thrive on craft and creativity, which are increasingly prized in a fashion world saturated with cookie-cutter brands. "Craft in patchwork, craft in beading - whether I like it or not, all Indian designers are different and they don't do what everyone else has done," said Julie Gilhart, fashion director of Barneys New York. She was front-row-watching Indian fashion for the first time and fascinated by the individuality and verve. "I don't know if we will buy it - Barneys is so focused," Ms. Gilhart said. "But there is not one show where I didn't see a piece that I liked."

”"Indian Designers Make Their Mark With Craft", International Herald Tribune

Fashion In 50 Seconds 02/14/09 Chloe Sevigny For OC Drops & More

coutorture — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:36:44 -0800

Chloe Sevigny's women's and men's range for Opening Ceremony has dropped and the aesthetic is "gay lumberjack" with a "slight homage" to Sevigny's favorite designers.

The rumor of Gareth Pugh taking over at Dior Homme was reportedly confirmed backstage at the Loiuse Goldin show yesterday.

Hilldun Corporation and Rosenthal & Rosenthal Inc.--two leading factoring firms--have suspended Barneys accounts for at least a week.

The art and furniture collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge went up for auction yesterday, and is slated to fetch $392 million over the next three days.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 02/12/09 Halston's Teaser Video & More

coutorture — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:12:57 -0800

Halston released a teaser clip of their Fall 2009 collection video which, to twenty-somethings, will probably feel like a feature length film, seeing that it's over three minutes long.

Justin Timberlake and the folks at William Rast dish on their comeback, their collection (left), and their first show in the tents.

Publicists, designers, buyers, and models--all of whom you will know by name--weigh in on the methods of surviving Fashion Week.

The only thing more defeating than trying to find a power source at tents--standing in line at the Barneys Warehouse Sale.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 01/21/09 Barneys Spells Christian Louboutin Wrong & More

coutorture — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:01:13 -0800

Barneys spelled Christian Louboutin's name wrong in a suspiciously downtrodden looking window display. Granted, window displays are also getting Barneys a lot of good press this morning too.

What's wrong with the menswear runways? In Italy, home of the all-black issue of Vogue, the runways are racially homogenous as usual.

The Spring 09 United Bamboo ad campaign stars artist Terrence Koh. Outlandish and alienating? Or hip?

Pioneer of the premium *boyfriend* jean, Current/Elliot is finally, actually, making menswear. The new range will drop this season.

Flagship Handbags For 2009: The Proenza Boys Did It Again

coutorture — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:20:48 -0800

Proenza Schouler handbags, all available at Barneys: PS1 Leather Pouchette- Midnight $895, Medium Suede PS1 Bag- Mustard $1995, PS1 Leather Pouchette- Black $895, Medium Leather PS1 Bag- Chartreuse $1595, PS1 Leather Pouchette- Nude $895, Medium Python PS1 Bag- White $3645

No handbag will make a greater imprint on 2009 than those by Proenza Schouler--already debuted through Barneys, these bags more than live up to their hype. In a beautiful array of shades (nude, sand, mustard, chartruese, white, navy, black, and python to be exact) in the most buttery soft leathers--there is no denying their appeal. What's more, the silhouettes are rightly sized, functional, and special without being flashy--these bags will undoubtedly become classics and we can't help but endorse such an investment.