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New York Fashion Week: Peter Som Spring 2010

coutorture — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:24:15 -0700

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Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/04/09 Som Finds Partners & More

coutorture — Mon, 04 May 2009 05:25:18 -0700

Peter Som signed on to work with Milan based clothing manufacturer, Margon, showroom ADC, and public relations firm KCD.

In addition to Alexander Wang, CFDA winners Vena Cava have also designed exclusive pieces for Gap this summer.

Rumors have resurfaced that Oliver Theyskens is a contender for the creative director position at Halston.

Tom Binns might be interested in expanding his company by taking on a financial backer and partnering with Target.

Peter Som Fall 2009

coutorture — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:07:52 -0800

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Peter Som whipped up a Fall 2009 collection, literally, at all costs--His persistence and optimism certainly shone through in this collection, which called up his favorite prints and silhouettes in a happy amalgam. WWD thought the pieces were better off on their own (still, a compliment to Som) but we kind of like them styled this way. Women may not want to dress like this every day but everyone's entitled to a "what-have-I-got-to-lose" moment now and again.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 01/14/09 Katie Holmes For Miu Miu & More

coutorture — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:52:22 -0800

This morning the Spring 2009 Miu Miu ad campaign featuring Katie Holmes was revealed. Vogue UK called it "positively feline" and we can't say we disagree.

Peter Som talks to the press about the difficulty of staying afloat in a recession and his openness to try new things in order to make it through the worst. Not surprisingly, that includes a diffusion line for a mass retailer.

It has been announced that Valentino Garavani and business partner Giancario Giammetti will pay a fine of 33 million euros for tax evasion.

In a recent interivew with Town & Country Diane Von Furstenberg talks about her unconventional living arrangements with husband Barry Diller

Fall 2009 Fashion Week Updates: Celine Up In The Air & More

coutorture — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:43:02 -0800

The first full week after the holidays has proven to be quite interesting, today more Fall 09 Fashion Week news unfolds...

Yesterday, it was announced that Peter Som had split from his backers at Creative Design Studio. Today we discover that Som will still produce his Fall 09 collection although it will not be shown during New York Fashion Week.

The following designers are slated to show in the tents at Bryant Park this season; Adam by Adam Lippes, Monarchy, William Rast, Barbie, George Chakra, Tommy Hilfiger, Yigal Azrouel, Brian Reyes, and J. Mendel are among the fifty-odd designers on the official Bryant Park schedule.

The highly-anticipated Celine Fall 09 collection in which Pheobe Philo was thought to make her debut as Creative Director of the brand is now in question. Rumors circulate that Philo is clashing with new management prompting representatives at Celine to comment, "Pheobe's debut show will be in October".

Thirteen of Japan's most prominent up-and-coming designers will show in New York on January 27th. Normally, one might worry that everyone will be in Paris for the couture shows--but, as we know, that shouldn't be a problem this season.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 01/09/09 ELuxury Shuttering, Peter Som Not Showing At Fashion Week & More

coutorture — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:35:06 -0800

ELuxury, the e-commerce site owned and operated by LVMH, is closing down it's 'retail section' within the next six months and will transition into editorial.

Peter Som and Creative Design Studios have split, forcing Som to pull out from New York Fashion Week. There's no denying that Som has had a tough year.

On a lighter note...

Fred Flare is desperately trying to cheer everyone up. For Valentine's Day mail in a homemade Valentine and Fred Flare will sell it for $4 and give the money to charity.

Last night Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs celebrated in honor of Stephen Sprouse. Check out a photo gallery from last night's event right here.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 11/21/08 Bill Blass Closes, Target Collabs, Romeo Gigli's New Line, Holiday Window Madness

coutorture — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:42:04 -0800

Bill Blass New York has stopped taking Spring 09 orders and is liquidating. On October 28th it was officially announced that Peter Som would be parting ways with the company, after a whirlwind of reports that NexCen was in deep financial waters, and news that Som had resigned, back in the spring. As far eulogies go, the New York Times wrote one when they covered Michael Vollbracht's Spring 09 presentation at New York Fashion Week.

Romeo Gigli, Italian designer, will launch a new line called io ipse idem. The designer is famous for coining the term 'cocooning' and was popular in the 1980's when Italian Vogue editor Carla Sozzani helped launch his career.

Two new Target collaborations have been slated in the accessories department. Handbag brand Felix Ray and footwear designer Trish Carroll will both launch diffusion collections this Spring.

New York's window displays have turned out to be as fantastic as ever--despite across the board losses in the retail market. The answer is simple: some cheering up is in order.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 11/06/08

coutorture — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:25:43 -0800

You know the romance of Tuesday's election is still heavy on the minds of the fashion industry when two canonical sources publish whimsical stories of what life might be like under President Barack Obama...

WWD wrote today on the modern, laid-back cool that we can expect under new leadership. A photo gallery includes photos of Obama and his family wearing nice clothing and gliding to their various destinations like teenagers.

Across the pond, The International Herald Tribune has a debate with itself about weather the Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2009 dress that Michelle Obama wore on election night was a "do" or a "don't". In the end the paper decides that more fashion fun is on the way.

In other, less fantastical news, a new art/fashion magazine, called Tar, has hit the scene and it's started its life out with Ryan McGinley spreads and loads of those elusive advertisements everyone's been talking about lately.

In the wake of his departure from Bill Blass, Peter Som has started in the capsule/collaboration business with a small line of children's clothing for the brand Best & Co. We're guessing at this point the man just wants to move fast and make some money.

Full Short Skirts Not Going Anywhere

coutorture — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:07:49 -0700

Opening Ceremony Full Wool Mini $230 - La Garçonne

Moschino Cheap & Chic Sequin skater skirt $1475 - Net-A-Porter

Miu Miu Chenille tweed full skirt $670 - Net-A-Porter

Silence & Noise High-Waisted Brocade Skirt $68 - Urban Outfitters

Roberto Cavalli Silk gazar full skirt $1600 - Net-A-Porter

Peter Som Veiled Sparkle Voile Skirt $1095 - eLuxury

The full short skirt trend, which we think is a most flattering style, seems to be keeping in stride this Fall 08--from Opening Ceremony to Roberto Cavalli, there's an option at any price point. Pair a feminine piece like this with masculine elements like motorcycle boots, a schoolboy blazer, or a collared shirt and you'll look as sweet as pie.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 10/28/08

coutorture — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:16:30 -0700

Peter Som officially parted ways with Bill Blass, owned by NexCen Brands Inc, and there are horror stories about embroiderers not getting paid to prove it. NexCen scraped Som's Spring 09 runway show, which was when the news leaked that Som would be leaving.

Today we learned ten reasons why we should be shopping again and, more importantly, that Net-a-Porter is opening an "outlet and sample sale priced sister site" called theoutnet.com. This is bigger than Topshop.

Moschino celebrates their 25th and Rossella Jardini, the low-profile Creative Director behind the brand, talks about her approach to fashion. Moschino; known for its playful style, and Jardini; who is not impressed with the so-called glamorous life, are a match made in heaven. Unless you call luxury price points glamorous.

Karl Lagerfeld sounds off at the FGI Night of Stars and there are bullet points to prove it. Check out excerpts from his speech here and a photo gallery from the event here.