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coutorture — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:32:14 -0700

2009 CFDA Awards: The Winners!

Our sister site, Fashionologie, has been steadily tracking the winners of tonight's CFDA Awards. They are...Rodarte for Womenswear Designer of the Year, Proenza Schouler for Accessory Designer of the Year, Ralph Lauren for the Popular Vote Award, Italo Zucchelli and Scott Sternberg tied for Menswear designer of the Year, Tim Hamilton for the Swarovski Award for Menswear, Alexander Wang for the Swarovski Award for Womenswear and Justin Giunta for the Swarovski Award for Accessories.

coutorture — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:57:31 -0700

W Editorial Spans Season's Major Collections, Emerging Models

News might be slow in the summer but when it comes to fashion editorials, things are just picking up. Earlier this week, Fashionologie gave us a glimpse at a 30-page W magazine editorial shot by Crain McDean. The spread, which features the season's best new faces, also shows off the Fall 2009 collections from fashion's heavy hitters. Louis Vuitton and Lanvin dressed the most models in the spread, they each landed double page shots. Otherwise, Fall 2009 looks from Alexander Wang, Giorgio Armani, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Nina Ricci, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Erdem, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Balmain, Givenchy, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Gucci, Jil Sander and Ralph Lauren were all included. Today, Fashionista posted the spread in full. Click on the title link above to check it out.

Quote Of The Day: Carine Roitfeld On French Style

coutorture — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:17:33 -0700

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With French women you first see the woman and then you see the clothes. Imagine countries like Russia or China, even Eastern Europe. They don't have the culture of clothes so they want to show that they can afford to buy a Dolce & Gabbana bag, they want to show labels. In France you cannot see what labels we are wearing. It is very snobby.

”Interview, Acne Paper [via Fashionologie]

Fashion In 50 Seconds 03/04/09 Target Collab Frenzy & More

coutorture — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:02:29 -0800

Today marks the launch of the Alexander McQueen for Target range meanwhile photos from the next collab have already leaked.

Speaking of Target collabs, there's an accessories range poised to drop this summer desgned by Target alum Jaye Hersh.

The agent of the model, Auguste Abeliunaite, who cried on the Jil Sander catwalk, called the Wall Street Journal to explain.

POP's editorial director Ashley Heath talks to Fashionologie about the new masthead and first cover without Katie Grand.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 01/27/09 Pugh Tapped For Dior Homme & More

coutorture — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:47:16 -0800

The rumor that Gareth Pugh will be heading over to Dior Homme is picking up steam, apparently he's already somewhat hired.

Luxury companies keep making expensive suits, and wealthy people keep buying them.

Photos from the Acne Fall 2009 presentation, which took place in Stockholm this week, have dropped.

Fashionologie has the entire Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 ad campaign for our viewing pleasure.

A Look We Love: White Tights

coutorture — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:23:37 -0800

Clockwise from top: Chanel Spring 2009 ad campaign, Bensoni Hatch Painted Skirt $275 @ La Garconne, Halston Peep Toe Ankle Boots $2325 @ Net-a-Porter, M/M Tux Jacket Sweater Was $589 Now $353 @ OAK, Hue Opaque Tights $12 @ Dillard's

Fashionologie just reported on the Chanel Spring 2009 ad campaign and we're delighted to see these first shots. We're not going to lie, we've never been Chanel girls. We don't really understand the undying fascination with Karl Lagerfeld and we definitely don't look good in tweed. Alas, there is a slick, handsome side to Chanel that we do fall for and this campaign perfectly captures it. White tights?! We love them--especially when styled with coattails. Get the look now with bloomers or a black and white mini-skirt.

Coco Rocha Gets The Rootstein Treatment

coutorture — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:14:27 -0800

Last night Coco Rocha celebrated her entry into the unofficial model hall of fame with none other than her very own Rootstein mannequin. The company, which also recently immortalized Agyness Deyn, has been making fashion's most real-life mannequins sine the early 1960's. Check out Rocha's photo shoot with her very own likeness, and, Fashionologie's first musings on what we can now see is a major hair color switch for the brunette super model.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 12/11/08

coutorture — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:49:54 -0800

The new Love magazine threw its first party last night and London's most fashionable came out to celebrate--find out about the secret Love blog and more in Fashionologie's post, and, check out our gallery from the event.

Fabsugar is giving away a Botkier bag to one lucky reader. Check out this stylish handbag and enter to win right here.

Is your gift giving budget quickly dwindling? Eye 4 Style has great stocking stuffers that will make all the difference.

Style Bubble tries on a new head piece by Le Tour de Force with more ruffles than you can shake a Spring 09 stick at.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 12/09/08

coutorture — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:33:15 -0800

There's a new British magazine set to launch thanks to Conde Nast UK and Pop's Katie Grand, called Love. The magazine will staff other members of the Pop masthead and a few peripheral big wigs from the likes of i-D and Heat. Fashionologie has all of the details, right here.

A Few Goody Gumdrops has the low-down on Bluefly's obligatory Fall sale and 40% off is nothing to scoff at. Check out her posting, right here.

If you think Fish Oil will help improve your skin, think again. The Beauty Brains has the official documents to prove that the supplement bears no results.

Kiss And Makeup names the Best Concealer as part of their Beauty Awards 2008 series. For 18 pounds sterling it ought to be.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 12/04/08

coutorture — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0800

From flashbacks to forward thinking, our Network has everything a girl could ask for on a Thursday afternoon.

Cult of Couture posted a shoutout to the Alexander McQueen Fall 2008 show complete with raw footage from the runway. We love looking back on a season, especially when we can marvel in the readiness of the clothing. After all, Fall 08 is not over until we clink our glasses and say 'Happy New Year'.

Fashionologie has the teaser to Karl Lagerfeld's silent film meant to accompany his upcoming Chanel Paris-Moscow collection, which will debut this December 5th.

Gift guides are in full swing and Network Partners are making no exceptions. Couture in the City posted a gift guide including ten items under ten dollars. We were pretty sure that you could only get bottled water and coffee for those prices...until now.

Kingdom of Style posted an outfit of the day we just can't not mention. When luxe DIY, orange hosiery, and black lace come together in one outfit, something special is at work.