Coutorture

Zara Takes a Cue From Phoebe Philo's Celine for Spring 2010

coutorture — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:37:43 -0800

"A kind of contemporary minimalism" is how Phoebe Philo described her spring 2010 collection for Celine, and Zara is one leather tee shirt away from taking a little too much inspiration from that editorially-priased runway show. Zara goes for the same chic utilitarianism and simple silhouettes in wide-leg pants, crisp menswear shirts, and leather shorts-all in Philo's muted palette of camel, beige, and white. Click below for images.

A.P.C. Goes Seventies Dharma Initiative for Spring 2010

coutorture — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:08:35 -0800

A.P.C introduces disco-era sliver and gold metallic mini skirts and tee-shirt dresses into their mix of throwback basics for spring 2010, but it's the primary-colored workman jumpsuits, camouflage jackets, and rolled khakis that have us envisioning the free-spirited, researchers over in Dharmaville. Click through the entire collection at the link below and try not to get too excited for season six of Lost.

The Row has an Aboriginal Moment in New Spring 2010 Look Book

coutorture — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:05:03 -0800

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are having a mud-paint-and-twigs-as-accessories moment in their spring 2010 look book for The Row. Despite the distracting dirty limbs, we are loving that they did indeed introduce denim into the collection and, as reported, the jeans do look like vintage Levis. The knits are superb as are a pair of black leather trousers, a red leather skirt, a satin night shirt, and perfectly wrinkled blazers in white and nude.

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With Sharp Cut-Outs and Gentle Draping, Lia Kes Hits Her Stride for Spring 2010

coutorture — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:06:58 -0800

Israeli designer Lia Kes nails major spring themes in her most recent collection. Her easy evening dresses are among our favorite uncomplicated, wear anywhere options from the line up-in silk and knit with subtle shoulder padding and an asymmetrical hem. Also of interest from Kes' fifth collection-ruched micro skirts, graphic racer-back tanks, and a silk wide-leg jumper-each in a subtle color palette of gunmetal, black, white, and blue.

Riviera Club Menswear Trades on Vintage Surfer Style

coutorture — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:54:32 -0800

The Riviera Club menswear look book reminds us just how much we love the laid back vintage style of Southern California surfers. In their debut collection, friends and designers Derek Buse, Greg Ullery, and Joe Sadler looked to a man named Bucker Spreckels-a real life Los Angeles party boy who spent his multimillion dollar inheritance surfing around the globe and chasing women before dying very young-as inspiration for the spring 2010 collection. Each season the boys of Riviera Club have vowed to search for a different real-life or mythical muse, hopefully without losing their specific brand of West Coast charm.

Jeffrey Monteiro Spring 2010

PopSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:13:28 -0700

Jeffrey Monteiro recently released his Spring 2010 look book. We had a peek not too long ago at his colorful resort designs, and his latest effort includes all the season's top trends from leather to neutrals and over-sized blazers.

Look Book: Chocheng Spring 2010

coutorture — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:47:42 -0700

Spring 2010 Look Book: Madeleine Thompson Cashmere

coutorture — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:31:36 -0700

Knitwear designer, Madeleine Thompson's new look book features friend and muse, British model Poppy Delevigne. In her namesake line of cashmere separates-think striped A-line tank dresses, pastel-colored loungewear and cozy oversized cardigans-Thompson fills our need for luxurious, everyday comfort pieces. Fans of the collection, which launched in 2007, include Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, and Lily Donaldson.

Look Book: Candela Spring 2010

coutorture — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:10:12 -0700

Natalia Kuks-Jacobs and Gabriela Perezutti-Isacson-born in Argentina and Uruguay, respectively-have been designing New York-based clothing and accessory label Candela since 2004. For spring 2010 we love their straight-from-the-Estancia look book, especially the tiered floral skirts and handkerchief hem dresses paired with ankle boots and rancher hats.

Rachel Antonoff Holiday 2010

coutorture — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700

New York-based designer Rachel Antonoff's Holiday 2010 collection is all about cocktail party sophistication. Her look book, shot at the kayak pier on the Hudson River, shows off sculptural separates and frocks that will surely please her clients come winter. If you've seen Antonoff's previous look books, or her Fall 2009 video, then you know the kind of quirky-cool presentation that is her signature. Between her chic, modern designs and creative photographic escapades, there's nothing not to like.