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Fashion in 50 Seconds 01/27/10 Nick Knight Working with Rodarte and Alexander Wang on NYFW Videos

coutorture — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:20:31 -0800

Nick Knight's current projects include videos for two New York fashion shows-Rodarte and Alexander Wang.

Sneak a preview of Alice by Alice Temperley, launching this season at Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Harrods, Net-a-Porter, and Neiman Marcus.

Escada looks to expend into cosmetics, menswear and a children's line to help turn a profit in 2011.

Stylist Keegan Singh does not like rubber ducky necklaces, does like black rubber kimonos.

André Leon Talley is still bashing red carpet dresses and offers his styling help. Unfortunately, we all remember this.

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Fashion In 50 Seconds 09/03/09 Peter Som's Potential New Gig, Escada May Be Saved

FabSugar — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:47:55 -0700

Karl Lagerfeld captures muse Baptiste Giabiconi au naturel for two magazines.

Peter Som may potentially work as a part-time creative consultant for Tommy Hilfiger.

Escada my be saved after all.

Patrick Demarchelier will photograph 100 of-the-moment models for Fashion's Night Out.

Fashion in 50 Seconds 08/13/09 Guy's Shorts and Shoots, Moss September Cover Avenger

coutorture — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:36:30 -0700

Guy Bourdin exhibit in Paris revisits his short films and studio shoots.

Agent Provocateur to unveal Provocateur Soiree, a couture lingerie line, at New York Fashion Week.

Karl is "like a dad" to fashion icon and actress Diane Kruger.

Kate Moss September cover face off.

Georgina Chapman and Tory Burch to guest star on Gossip Girl.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 08/12/09 To Attend LFW, Escada Going Down

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:45:00 -0700

Confirmed: Anna Wintour will attend London Fashion Week.

Stella McCartney and Ali Hewson battle over the word "nude."

Escada is on its way to bankruptcy. Sad.

Jason Wu will show his Spring collection at the St. Regis Hotel.

Agyness Deyn impersonates Michael Jackson in the September's Harper's Bazaar.

Escada Fall 2009

coutorture — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:59:26 -0800

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The Escada Fall 2009 collection, designed by Damiano Biella, was inspired by legendary opera singer Maria Callas. As WWD points out, this led to plenty of dramatic flair. Our favorite aspect of the collection is the trim layering which adds dimension and shape to the outfits. Above, the technique applied to both day and nighttime looks.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 12/03/08

coutorture — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:08:53 -0800

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We've already casted our vote, but every voice counts! Fabsugar is launching into their Best of 2008 series and started things off with a Best Designer Of The Year poll. Go vote!

Stylebubble gave some love to gloves today as she noticed an accessories brand called Gloved Up had launched a sample sale via eBay. We sense an outfit of the day coming on...

Two words: Vintage Escada. We're tempted to leave it at that...Fashion Fillers found an Escada cardigan for a fraction of its original cost.

The Thakoon for Target collection launches December 28th, and, in case you missed the first leaks of the look book, Fashion Copius has the full range of affordable Resort offerings.

Fashion in 50 Seconds 5/13

coutorture — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:00:35 -0700

Cruise season has officially begun! Fendi, Escada and Elie Tahari showed off a few of their designs to Women's Wear Daily. Karl Lagerfeld went straight to the 70s for inspiration but thankfully kept things clean at Fendi. Escada was a little more scattered but played it safe with color. Tahari went with florals.

Chanel is taking over Miami with its preparations to show their Cruise collection on Thursday. Chanel is launching a widget the day after the show. It will allow Chanel fans to view clips from the show as well as interviews. Taking the bloggers right out of the equation.

Burberry will open a boutique in Cannes just in time for the film festival.

Bottega Veneta is releasing an eyewear line.

Dov Charney, CEO and Chairman of American Apparel, was honored as Retailer of the Year at the 15th Annual Michael Awards for the Fashion Industry.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 04/10

coutorture — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:29:21 -0700

There has been hearsay about financial investing group Apax’s possible interest in buying out the majority of Escada’s shares. However, the Munich-based luxury fashion label confirms today that Apax is reluctant to take such action. Since last summer, Escada’s shares have dropped thirty percent. A new CEO will be assigned on April 17th in an attempt to restructure the fashion brand.

Known for his Indian-inspired work, English designer Matthew Williamson returns to Manchester to celebrate the exhibition of his 10 Years In Fashion at Urbis Centre. The collection of the designer’s contributions to the fashion industry has been featured at the Design Museum in London last October. Williamson was also the former creative director for Pucci.

British designer Anthony Cuthbertson is appointed to be the new creative director for German fashion house Rene Lezard. He has been the former creative director at Burlington and creative consultant for MaxMara. Cuthbertson will showcase both the men’s and women’s collections for Rene Lezard next fall.

A series of online journals called, 'Costumers And Plug Generation' is set to be launched by Ennio Capasa, mastermind behind Italian fashion label Costume National. This series of journals along with Capasa’s personal page will provide visitors the latest updates stemming from the fashion industry including campaign shoots and live commentary. Capasa is known for his use of subtle shapes, dark tones, and sharp tailoring, his personal page can be viewed here.

Delphine Arnault-Gancia advances to the position of Deputy Managing Director at Christian Dior Couture. Formerly Senior Vice President of Marketing, she has greatly contributed to the development of Dior Parfums. Arnault-Gancia is a billionaire business-savvy woman who also works with LVMH, the world’s largest luxury conglomerate.

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