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Paris Fashion Week: Nina Ricci Fall 2010

coutorture — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:30:54 -0800

Paris 03/04/10 WireImage

Spring 2010 Trend Report: Boudoir Dressing

coutorture — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:31:43 -0700

Lingerie detailing and underwear-as-outerwear were two dominant themes during the spring 2010 fashion shows with designer like Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs and Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana resurrecting famous nineties silhouettes and making what was once old, new again-think sculpted bra tops, bloomers, corsets, slips, ballerina tights, bustiers and see-through lace.

Peter Copping's Nina Ricci: Light, Feminine and Romantic

coutorture — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:14:06 -0700

As Peter Copping prepares to show his first ready-to-wear collection for Nina Ricci this evening in Paris, he hints at differentiating himself from Olivier Theysken's dark, romantic Ricci woman of season's past.

Copping plans to evolve the ultrafeminine look of his recent cruise collection, "with bows, lace, tulle and lingerie-like details" adding that Nina Ricci's core is "womanly romanticism" rather than "brash sexiness." Calling to mind Theysken's well-reviewed fall 2009 collection of super sharp jackets, skirts slit high, and gravity-defying platforms, Copping raises the question of wearability.

As the fifth designer to take the reigns at Nina Ricci in the past nine years-after Theyskens, Lars Nilsson, James Aguiar, and Nathalie Gervais-Copping claims his path to success will be a focus on what sells and not the avant-garde. His spring 2010 collection will be shown this evening at 8pm in Paris.

[WWD]

Source: WWD

Paris Fashion Week: Nina Ricci Spring 2010

coutorture — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:58:00 -0700

Paris 10/01/09. Wire Image

Chanel Couture Calls Up Nina Ricci Fall 2009

coutorture — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700

From left: Chanel Fall 2009 Couture, Nina Ricci Fall 2009, Chanel Fall 2009 Couture, Nina Ricci Fall 2009

The Chanel Fall 2009 Haute Couture collection was strong and elegant at once. To us, it seemed to call up Nina Ricci Fall 2009 by way of the sloping headpieces, lean tailoring and strong-shouldered silhouettes. Now that Chanel is involved, we'll surely see more of these trends in the coming seasons.

Nina Ricci Fall 2009 Collection Video

coutorture — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:28:59 -0700

The last Nina Ricci collection with designer Oliver Theyskens at the helm was one of the most powerful collections of the Fall 2009 season. With Resort 2010 in full swing next week followed by the inevitable build up to Spring 2010, we can't help but want to dwell for a moment in Fall footage. Above, check out video from the Nina Ricci show in Paris.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 04/22/09 Nina Ricci Creative Director Named & More

coutorture — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:41:46 -0700

Peter Copping has been named creative director at Nina Ricci and will show his first ready-to-wear collection during the Fall 2010 season.

Prada's Fall 2009 ad campaign, shot by Steven Miesel, may include a horse cameo.

Maison Martin Margiela has launched a home line, which will include one-off collaborations with other brands.

Francisco Costa, creative director of Calvin Klein, will appear on The Martha Stewart Show on May 1st.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 03/26/09 Collaboration News & More

coutorture — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:17:02 -0700

Looks from Matthew Williamson's H&M collection have already leaked, and now there's a video and campaign image too.

The rendering of the Topshop facade looks awfully similar a real photograph which can only mean they've hypnotized us.

Last night, Oliver Theyskens launched an exclusive Nina Ricci handbag for Dover Street Market in London.

Some are still pondering the Fall 2009 shows and some are ready to shop: Fall's Top Ten Must-Haves are articulated.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 03/16/09 Los Angeles Fashion Week & More

coutorture — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:57:21 -0700

Los Angeles Fashion Week has never been the most anticipated series of events, and the recession is not helping matters.

Another clip of the CNN piece featuring Carine Roitfeld has been released and in it Roitfeld shows off her new Balenciaga.

Oliver Theyskens and Nina Ricci have made their split official, many months before Theyskens contract was due to expire.

Accessories designer Pierre Hardy gives some insight as to why shoes have become so outrageous in the last few years.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 03/06/09 Nina Ricci Antics & More

coutorture — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:42:36 -0800

The shoes from the Nina Ricci Fall 2009 collection are approximately eleven inches in height and completely heel-less--well, sort of.

Cover star of Love, Beth Ditto, attended the Nina Ricci show last night and is poised to appear at a Fendi gig next week wearing a custom made dress.

Speaking of it-girl power, rumors circulate that Ghesquiere felt the heat this season thanks to thriving business at Balmain.

Meanwhile, critics warned Christophe Decarnin that he better do more with Balmain than tennis ball shoulders and sparkly minidresses.