http://www.coutorture.com Coutorture en http://www.coutorture.com/2562747 <a href="http://www.coutorture.com/2562747"><img width=160 height=145 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons/191/1913634/49_2008/spread_Ci79TH.large.jpg'></div></a><link rel="stylesheet" href="http://media.onsugar.com/static/css/sugar-layout.css?_v=183" type="text/css" media="all"><div class="renderedspread" style="position: relative;"> <div class='text' style="width:171px; height:268px; top:226px; left:395px;"> <div class='inner_pane'> <div class='content_pane' style=""><p><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16px;"> <div style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: #ffffff; background-position: initial initial; margin: 8px;"> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Manoush Jabot Dress in Rose/Ecru $382 @ Revolve Clothing</span></p> </div> </span></p></div> <div class='background_pane' style=""></div> </div> </div> <a title='Manoush Jabot Dress in Rose/Ecru $382 - Revolve Clothing' id='spreadtip_2562747_2' onclick="if (window.shopSensePFlag===undefined) {this.href=this.href.replace(/pid=\d+/,'pid=puid129120');}return true;" href='http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=31461121&pid=2216&pdata=onsugar1913634,2562747' target='_blank' style='cursor: pointer; border: none; background-color: transparent; position: absolute; top:0px; left:392px; height:207px; width:157px; z-index:2'> </a></div>French contemporary label, Manoush, has always had a place in our hearts thanks to their over-the-top femininity and quirky sense of humor--there's something about that combination that we like. When we caught a glimpse of this Jabot Dress we couldn't help but wonder if the design team wasn't poking fun at the ruffle trend taking over the contemporary market. Is it Manoush's femininity or sense of humor coming out in this dress? It's hard to tell. In any case, we like this dress but it does reach our ruffle threshold. The only thing more ruffled you'd find us wearing would be <a href="http://content.coutorture.com/2145266?page=0,0,2">a Spring 09 frock by Cristian Lacroix</a> because, well, his ruffles are too over-the-top not to love. http://www.coutorture.com/2562747#comment spread contemporary Ruffles feature Immaterial Manoush Cristian Lacroix Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:16:00 -0800 coutorture http://www.coutorture.com/2562747 http://www.coutorture.com/1960899 <a href="http://www.coutorture.com/1960899"><img width=120 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons/191/1913634/37_2008/thumb.large_0_1.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left" style="float: left"></span>Today we popped into the <a href="http://www.enkshows.com/" target="_blank">Coterie Trade Show</a> where the godforsaken clothes are actually bought and sold! If you fancy a quick glance at Fall 08, off the runway, here are <a href="http://www.coutorture.com/1039264" target="_blank">some photos we snapped in attendance</a>. Coterie, one of the most prominent trade shows in America, takes place in the Javits Center and is vast and sprawling. The maze of designers is only navigable by the atmosphere of their respective booths. Indeed, as any good New Yorker knows, even in the space of a kitchen tile one can make themselves known. <a href="http://www.coutorture.com/1023354" target="_blank">Tory Birch</a> had a guard with clipboard as the booth was 'by appointment only', Rag &amp; Bone was prohibiting press pictures (thanks lady, <a href="http://www.coutorture.com/1005567" target="_blank">we've got the runway shots anyway</a>), and Earnest Sewn built a huge wooden wall to act as a shield against the lesser-merchandised vendors. <a href="http://www.coutorture.com/1011874" target="_blank">Adam by Adam Lippies</a>, Diabless, Manoush, and Iodice, on the other hand, hosted mini-Coterie parties in their respective booths where all were welcome. Some representatives hired models to pass out look books, while others simply mowed-down on sandwiches, staring into space. It was day three of the event, after all, and everyone let their true colors shine through. Some of our favorite designers at the show, coming soon.<br /> <br class=clear-both/><br /> <div class='gallery_thumbs limit' ><div class=title></div><ul></ul></div></p> http://www.coutorture.com/1960899#comment Fall 2008 Rag & Bone Earnest Sewn Iodice Adam Trade Show Coterie Diabless Javits Center Manoush Tory Birch Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:11:53 -0800 coutorture http://www.coutorture.com/1960899