Coutorture

Remembering Alexander McQueen: Fall 2008 the Girl Who Lived in the Tree

coutorture — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:15:19 -0800

A 600-year-old elm tree in Alexander McQueen's garden and a trip to India inspired this fantasy show from fall 2008. With peacock embroideries made with black lace, jeweled square-toe flats, and ballerina tutus mixing with military tailcoats, second skin pantsuits, velvet jackets and Jem Palace jewels, at the time this show was thought to be his best in 14 years.

Stella McCartney Shows Pre-Fall in Paris at the British Ambassador’s Residence

coutorture — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:19:42 -0800

Stella McCartney said for pre-fall 2010 she wanted to create a complete wardrobe "with the simplicity I need as a woman." Focusing on camel, metallics, black, and white, McCartney indeed kept it simple without forgetting that fashion should be fun. Glittery mohair dicso knits, sequin animal print minis, and a Biana Jagger-style suit with matching fedora mixed with cozy country staples like camel capes, rolled denim, and oversized sweaters in this all-in-one collection of modern day essentials.

Paris: Etam Spring 2010 Lingerie Collection

coutorture — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:27:53 -0800

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Giorgio Armani Prive Spring 2010 Haute Couture

HannahNicole — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:41:52 -0800

Paris 01/25/10 Getty

Christophe Josse Spring 2010 Haute Couture

HannahNicole — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:52:13 -0800

Paris 01/25/10 WireImage

Anne Valerie Hash Spring 2010 Haute Couture

HannahNicole — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:50:32 -0800

Paris 01/25/10 Getty

Alexis Mabille Spring 2010 Haute Couture

HannahNicole — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:01:26 -0800

Paris 01/25/10 WireImage

Christian Dior Spring 2010 Haute Couture

HannahNicole — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:44:31 -0800

Paris 01/25/10 WireImage

Christian Lacroix Spring 2009 Haute Couture

coutorture — Fri, 29 May 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Paris 01/27/09. Photos by Patrik Kovarik/Getty Images.

Quote Of The Day: Alber Elbaz And Yves Saint Laurent Walking In Paris

coutorture — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:14:38 -0700

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Though he's been at it for a while, Elbaz's job does not seem to get easier for him. "I was walking with Yves Saint Laurent one night before a show with his dogs," Elbaz said. "I said, 'How are You?' And he said, 'Scared.' I said, 'Even after all these years?' He said, 'Because of all the years'.

”"Ladies Man" Ariel Levy for The New Yorker.