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coutorture — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:08:32 -0700

London College Of Fashion Grads Also Turned A Few Heads

The Central Saint Martins BA collections certainly got their share of American press last week but, over in England, Saint Martins is just one aspect of Graduate Fashion Week. Another fashion college of note is London College of Fashion, whose BA graduates caught the eye of Topshop in addition to our sister site, Fabsugar UK. Check out the full range of looks from the London College of Fashion graduates in Fabsugar UK's Graduate Fashion Week coverage.

coutorture — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:23:18 -0700

Barbara Hulanicki Of Biba Fame To Launch Topshop Collab Next Week

If you haven't already caught wind, Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki is poised to launch a capsule collection with Topshop next week. The range will debut in the New York and London stores as well as online this April 28th. Our Network Partner, Style Bubble, wrote on her visit to the showroom to see the collection as did our sister site, Fabsugar UK. The strong shoulders, wild leopard-like prints and whimsical dresses are perfectly curated in this collection. The most expensive piece, the suede jacket shown at left, will retail for around $200. If suede is what you're after, Topshop has been doing a lot of that this season, most notably by way of suede leggings which go for around $510. Regardless, we're sure all of the Barbara Hulanicki pieces will fly off the shelves.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 02/09/09

coutorture — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:53:03 -0800

Sister site, Fabsugar UK, covered every starlet (and her frock) at the BAFTA awards.

Knickers Blog reported on the perfect sources for Valentine's Day lingerie.

The Bare Skinny matched up runway images and red carpet looks from the Grammy awards.

NY Spender reviews Cargo's eco-friendly makeup range called PlantLove.

coutorture — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:18:35 -0800

Our Sister Site Fabsugar UK Investigates Swedish Fashion

If you've checked out any of our Stockholm Fashion Week coverage, then you'll understand why up-and-coming Swedish designers have earned an exhibit at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. From Cheap Monday (revolutionary in their own right) to Acne to Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Swedish design is one of the hottest tickets in fashion right now. Our sister site, Fabsugar UK, checked out the exhibit yesterday and spoke with the curator first hand. Click on the title link, above, to learn all about why Swedish fashion is having a well-timed moment in the spotlight.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 01/07/09

coutorture — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:32:36 -0800

Frou Frou Fashionista admired a lingerie spread with Dita Von Teese featured in a French magazine called L'Express Styles. Check out the spread right here.

Stained Couture falls for a pair of Supra sneakers that resurrect the classic Timberland aesthetic.

Beauty Secrets Revealed reports on a home remedy for getting rid of acne. It might burn, but it'll work!

Vivienne Westwood dying to partake in the "next" Sex In The City movie? Fabsugar UK reports!

Coutorture Community Must Reads 12/22/08

coutorture — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:09:03 -0800

Sister site, Popsugar UK, reported on Peaches Geldof's announcement that she'll be designing a second collection for PPQ.

HipCandy posted a video from MSNBC of their holiday stylings under one hundred dollars. Bangles and H&M dresses are apparently all the rage.

The Givenchy Spring 2009 makeup collection is all pink and lovely, check out Temptalia's report on the shades from the collection.

Style...A Work In Progress gets down with the bare shoulder trend and inspires her readers to DIY.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 12/16/08

coutorture — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:27:22 -0800

Gareth Pugh and Rick Owens will both show menswear collections during the January shows in Milan--Popsugar UK explains how menswear just got a whole lot darker (in a good way).

How is New York Fashion Week going to roll out this season? Style It Online considers the domino effect about to take place in February.

Cuffington considers metallic eyeshadow for New Years Eve with one stellar example from Christian Lacroix. Hey, these things are important too.

Fashion Nation feels the highs and lows of a busy December schedule. Check out two perfect fashion photographs to demonstrate those emotions.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 12/12/08

coutorture — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0800

The Fashion Week schedules are out and our sister site, FabSugar UK, has the juicy details on Savannah and Sienna Miller's Twenty8Twelve showing...

O.M.O. Writes gave us a much welcomed Friday narrative involving the YSL woman and her perfectly painted nails.

Finding a new Etsy seller with cute style is like discovering your Metrocard has an extra fare left on it. Always In Style gives us this Friday treat.

Austrian label Fabrics Insterseason has the androgynous thing down pat. Any One Girl posts their Spring 2009 look book.

It's Party Playsuit Time

coutorture — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:34:27 -0800

Cuffed Short Satin Jumpsuit $29 @ Forever 21, Zimmermann Babushka floral playsuit $320 @ Net-A-Porter, Corset Playsuit $90 @ Topshop

There is but one night a year when it's common to see women in playsuits and five-inch heels, walking through the snow--New Year's Eve is a night when such concessions are made. In anticipation, expect an influx of playsuits online and more frequent considerations from the press. Our sister site, Fabsugar UK has the London perspective on this crucial matter and, above, our three favorites for the big night. Pair these unexpected options with black opaque tights and tall black platforms and we guarantee you'll feel ready to ring in the new year.