Coutorture

Fashion in 50 Seconds 12/11/09 Alber Elbaz Art Directs for Vogue Brazil, V Magazine Goes Plus Size

dannysf — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:18:52 -0800

Alber Elbaz art directs Vogue Brazil's December '09 issue.

Anna Dello Russo travels with 90 outfits for Fashion Week. Here are some highlights.

V Magazine to devote January issue to plus-size models.

Alexander Wang adds gift-worthy items to his website, starting today.

Lily Cole and Lily Allen get in-touch with their inner design talents to support Elton John's AIDS foundation.

Naomi Campbell will act as guest editor for one of the Spring issues of Vogue Russia.

Heidi Klum, Rachel Zoe, and Amber Valletta fete Roland Mouret's new Net-a-Porter collection.

Shopping: Victoria Beckham Denim

coutorture — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:37:42 -0800

From left all Victoria Beckham Denim at Net-a-Porter: Washed super skinny jeans $295, Denim leggins $275, Waxed cropped skinny jeans $390, Studded slim-leg jeans $485.

Victoria Beckham's denim line launched today on Net-a-Porter with a tiny little Mrs. Beckham prancing on to the online retailer's homepage and pointing us towards her collection video featuring ballerinas dancing in jeans and metallic jersey tanks. The first four denim styles available are unsurprisingly very skinny and include one pair of denim leggings. The jeans themselves look great-subtle washes with silver zippers or studs as detail-while a reversible metallic cardigan looks best when worn backwards.

RM by Roland Mouret's Rainbow Project Hits Net-a-Porter

coutorture — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:11:18 -0800

The man who brought us the beloved Galaxy and Moon dresses, has teamed up with Net-a-Porter for another exclusive collection. Roland Mouret's limited edition line of candy-colored cocktail looks, called RM by Roland Mouret Rainbow Project, consists of nine pieces-tailored skirt suits and short dresses in violet, turquoise, mango, tangerine, navy, cream and rose. Each piece is perfectly flattering, tucked and tailored in all the right spots, and available online now. Click below for a gallery of looks.

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Shopping: Wool and the Gang Knits

coutorture — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:58:37 -0800

From left all Wool and the Gang at Net-a-Porter: Wool scarf kit $150, Wool hand-knit scarf $300, Hand-knit wool waistcaot $315, Hand-knit wool hat $125.

Paris-based design collective Wool and the Gang makes hand-knit clothing and accessories that are more street than granny-fingerless gloves and cropped vests-but that still bring focus back to the basics of handwork and craft. The design group recently opened their first store in New York's SoHo neighborhood, where they sell wooden needles, Peruvian yarn, and simple knitting patterns. This scarf kit, available in multiple colors, is the perfect holiday gift for aspiring artisans.

Shopping: Net-a-Porter Exclusive Preen Line Resort

coutorture — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:40:52 -0800

From left: PVC pants $760, Bianca cotton blazer $655, Newton cotton-blend dress $555, Tear tiered cotton tank $185, Fountain jersey dress $350 . All Preen Line at Net-a-Porter.

Preen Line, the second more affordable collection from Preen design team Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi, has been a breakout success since its launch in spring 2008. For resort 2009 Net-a-Porter purchased exclusive Preen Line pieces-including a few items which were sold out within days of hitting the site. Here are five covetable pieces, including a pair of PVC pants and a tiered cotton tank, which are still available online.

Shopping: The Perfect Fur Gilet

coutorture — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:30:05 -0700

From left: Helmut Lang shearling vest $1795 Net-a-Porter, 3.1 Phillip Lim fur vest with grosgrain trim $750 La Garconne, Karl Donoghue shearling gilet $895 Net-a-Porter, Rebecca Taylor faux fur gilet $350 Net-a-Porter.

The best fur (and faux fur) vests this fall come in shades of ecru and gray with subtle details that set them apart from the rest. Helmut Lang's winter white funnel-neck shearling, 3.1 Phillip Lim's grosgrain ribbon and fur gilet, Karl Donoghue's asymmetrical, raw-edged wrap around, and Rebecca Taylor's knit-trimmed faux vest each make the cut for our favorites toppers of the season.

Red Hot Preen (For Under $500)

coutorture — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:48:10 -0700

Is it me or is it hot in here? Net-a-Porter challenged Preen Line to create a must-have dress for under $500. They succeeded - $380, to be exact. This Vogue-featured frock is undeniably Preen, from the lace-up detail to the asymmetrical shoulder. It can be found in NAP's Designer Exclusives section where you can sign up to be alerted when it's ready for the taking.

Victoria Beckham Continues To Sell-Out On Net-a-Porter

coutorture — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700

All Victoria Beckham, all sold out on Net-a-Porter.

Victoria Beckham's ready-to-wear range continues to do well online, particularly on Net-a-Porter. The celebrity-cum-designer's sculptural but classic dresses from Fall 2009 were praised when they first showed in New York in Februrary--so it's no surprise that they were also a hit on the retail floor.

Three Coveted Items That Sold Out Online This Week

coutorture — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:00 -0700

From left: Sequin blazer $160 @ Topshop, Burberry Prorsum goat coat $4,195 @ Net-a-Porter, Alexander Wang duffel bag $850 @ OAK

The push toward fall is becoming increasingly hard to ignore as online retailers are beginning to sell out of coveted cold-weather merch. From a Topshop sequin blazer, to a Wang it-bag, to a four thousand dollar goat coat by Burberry--all signs are pointing to next season, not this one. We recommend following suit. Keep track of the inventory at your local stores and favorite online retailers from now through September--this is the time of year when big deliveries, filled with must-have pieces, are hitting shelves.

Net-a-Porter Teams Up With Oscar

coutorture — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Net-a-Porter just debuted a new interview within their newly launched video section--this time with iconic designer Oscar de la Renta. The segment includes touching commentary from de la Renta juxtaposed with photos which span his career. Although the release wasn't timed with a big push into de la Renta's Fall collection, there are still six fabulous Oscar de la Renta items to choose from right now.