Coutorture

Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/11/09 Lindsay Out at Ungaro?

coutorture — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:16:54 -0800

Lindsay Lohan's working relationship with the house of Emanuel Ungaro might finally be over.

Burberry's Christopher Bailey receives a well-deserved promotion.

Ron Herman edits the current J.Crew line-up for a shop-in-shop in his Fred Segal boutiques in Los Angeles.

Jean Paul Gaultier is happy to report his collection for Target will shock parents and teachers.

"Being at Yves Saint Laurent was such a negative experience for me even though the business boomed while I was there. I’ve never talked about this on the record before, but it was an awful time for me. Pierre and Yves were just evil. So Yves Saint Laurent doesn’t exist for me."-Tom Ford on his years in Paris to Advocate magazine.

Lars Nilsson will launch a signature men's wear collection next January at Pitti Imagine Uomo in Italy.

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/10/09 Demi Does Spring 2010 Balmain

coutorture — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:55:03 -0800

Demi Moore was photographed by Mert and Marcus in spring 2010 Balmain for the December cover of W magazine.

Solange Azagury-Partridge celebrates her new jewelry collection with a short film starring Thandie Newton.

Dana Thomas, author of Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster, predicts the end of the Versace family business.

The 6 best makeup brands you've never heard of. . . including one wine-themed lip treatment.

Prabal Gurung scores on Oprah.

London-based global licensee, Club 21, pulls out investments from Luella.

Madonna is confirmed as face of Dolce & Gabbana spring 2010 ad campaign.

Source: The Cut/NY Mag

Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/09/09 Save Fashion

coutorture — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:49:02 -0800

Refinery 29's Save Fashion event returns November 13-22 in NYC-this year the fashion steals will be sold at Inven.tory in SoHo.

Burberry launches trench coat-themed social networking site with Scott Schuman.

Prada's Rem Koolhaas-designed museum for the Prada Art Foundation will open in 2014.

Coming soon to Opening Ceremony: Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte's thigh high bondage boots

Thakoon designs plaid print cardigan for Aloha Rag's new private label.

"Yeah, I started my entire business as a joke, which sounds bad, doesn't it?"-Henry Holland to the Guardian UK.

Source: Refinery 29

Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/05/09 Lara Stone is Model of the Year

coutorture — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:05:02 -0800

Lara Stone named model of the year by British Vogue, photographed for the December cover by Mario Testino.

Koi Suwannagate will follow Ruffian's Brian Wolk and Claude Morais as Anthropologie's next guest designer, creating a lower-priced collection of her bestsellers.

Accessories designer Lara Bohinc launches a footwear line-up using snakeskin, black leather and chainmail.

Daphne Guinness on the importance of love, a good sandwich, and going out in style.

Gucci celebrates its fifth anniversary campaign to benefit Unicef with children's book-themed capsule collection.

Source: Vogue UK

Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/04/09 New Roles for Natalie Portman, Chanel Iman and Anna Wintour

coutorture — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:13:09 -0800

Natalie Portman the current V magazine cover girl, shot by Mario Testino in London.

The son of Escada founder enters bid to bail out the company.

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, formerly head of events at Vogue, has been named director of Lincoln Center fashion week.

Vogue.TV stylist, Louise Roe, on new ways to wear the classic snow boot.

Victoria's Secret announces Chanel Iman among the new angels.

Anna Wintour is appointed to the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities along with Sarah Jessica Parker and Edward Norton.

Source: WWD

Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/02/09 Ruben Toledo's "Fashionation"

coutorture — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:44:08 -0800

Ruben Toledo confirms his book of illustrations, Fashionation, will be published by Karl Lagerfeld and 7L next year.

Harper's Bazaar will feature Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson on its December cover.

M.A.C commits to sponsoring New York Fashion Week at Milk Studios for another two years.

L'Wren Scott is rumored to be working on a project with Lancôme.

Alexander Wang's Rocco bag already sold out for spring 2010.

Cindy Crawford will guest judge Project Runway on November 5th.

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/30/09 Lara Stone to Replace Madonna in Louis Vuitton Ads?

PopSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700

Lara Stone may replace Madonna as the face of Louis Vuitton for Spring 2010.

Bee Shaffer takes a job with College Humor's Ricky van Veen at IAC.

Robert Clergerie to design a four shoe collection for Opening Ceremony.

Tamara Mellon hosts a party to launch her project PEP in London.

Giles Deacon debuts his ninth collection for New Look.

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/29/09 Victoria Beckham Designs Accessories

coutorture — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:43:04 -0700

Victoria Beckham plans to add accessories-footwear and handbags-to her fashion line.

Vogue.com UK charts the career of Claudia Schiffer.

Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci pops up at Barneys with his new lower-priced collection.

W magazine announced two themed issues in 2010-Shopping and Society.

Lara Stone, Caroline Trentini, and Anne Vyalitsyna appear in the Sonia Rykiel for H&M campaign.

Chic reusable bag company, Baggu, launches oversized market totes with shoulder straps.

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/28/09 The Return of Mugler

coutorture — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:58:54 -0700

Joseph Altuzarra discusses working with Marc Jacobs, Paris vs. New York, and how being a child of the Nineties influences his designs.

Thierry Mugler is rumored to return to the runway in Paris next October.

Gucci spokesman James Franco films a Gucci fragrance commercial spoof. Watch the video here.

Giorgio Armani talks about a succession plan for his retirement.

Naomi Campbell is headed back to court in fragrance licensing issue.

Annie Leibovitz tells Katie Couric she has been hired to photograph Justice Sonia Sotomayor for Vogue magazine.

Source: Getty

Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/27/09 Eddie Borgo on Chic Halloween Decor

coutorture — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:05:04 -0700

Eddie Borgo on how to make a pyramid studded, jeweled pumpkin this Halloween.

From Fenton to Iradj Moini, W magazine Editors pick the best costume jewelry of the season.

Due to better than expected sell-throughs on items like faux leather bombers and graphic tees, Limited extends its New York pop-up shop dates through December.

Sonia Rykiel and H&M will celebrate the launch of their lingerie collaboration with an event at the Grand Palais in Paris. The collection will be in store December 5.

Princess Grace of Monaco and Cartier received Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Awards in Beverly Hills.

Ruffian designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais return to menswear with Threads & Heirs, a private label line for Macy's.

Source: Vogue.com