Coutorture

Shopping: Brilliant Sequins

coutorture — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:43:10 -0700

Clockwise from left: Sonia Rykiel sequin blazer $1515 Net-a-Porter, Phi sequin cycling dress $2895 Net-a-Porter, Marc Jacbos zebra-stripe dress $2800 Net-a-Porter, 3.1 Phillip LIm sequin tee shirt $525 Net-at-Porter, sequin scarf $60 Topshop, Fendi fake fur sequin shoulder bag $1639 MyTheresa, Givenchy sequin tunic $995 Kirna Zabete, Valentino open toe shoe $795 Footcandy.

It's time to shine in fall's glamorous sequined separates. Metallic tuxedo jackets, tunics and tee shirts look effortlessly chic when thrown over a favorite pair of jeans or leggings. Brilliant accessories like the Topshop scarf and Fendi chain strap handbag are great alternatives to head-to-toe sparkle.

Spring 2010 Trend Report: The Season's Best Sunnies

coutorture — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:30:48 -0700

Alexander Wang's metallic cat eye glasses, Miuccia Prada's candy-colored transparent frames, and Donatella Versace's pink ombre wrap arounds were some of the best sun-blockers to hit the spring runways. Click the gallery below for more favorite styles from Proenza Schouler, Dries Van Noten, Derek Lam, Phillip Lim and Marni's Consuelo Castiglioni.

Runway Report: Proenza Schouler Spring 2010

coutorture — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:23:23 -0700

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez presented a collection for spring 2010 that cool girls-about-town are dying to wear right now; they just didn't know it until last night, and that's the beauty of Proenza Schouler.

The designers told Style.com's Nicole Phelps yesterday after their runway show at Milk Studios that they wanted to design something young and fresh and looked to surf and skate as inspirations. They were also building upon a well-received resort 2010 collection in the evolution of scuba-style details and tie-dye prints.

Their use of tie-dye was more futuristic than hippie, and to this McCollough and Hernandez added incredible acid-colored animal prints that evoked oil puddles sitting in the sun. There were loads of subtle embellishments in the collection-micro ruffles, tiny feathers, sequins and tinsel-as seen on short flared skirts paired with neon body suits.

Some models had green or purple tints in their hair, which emphasized the just-out-of-the-swamp-water look, and accessories were stand-out-killer cuffs, wedges and rainbow chain strap handbags.

New York Fashion Week: Proenza Schouler Spring 2010

coutorture — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:15:42 -0700

New York 09/16/09. Getty Images

Proenza Schouler's Fall Footwear at La Garçonne

FabSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:38:24 -0700

Suede Lace Up Bootie $795, Motorcycle Boot $1395

Proenza Schouler's Fall shoes are ready to devour. Your options are a rugged-cum-chic gray suede bootie and a heavy duty shearling-lined motorcycle boot. Take your pick . . . or get both.

Shopping: The Triangle Heel

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:17:01 -0700

Clockwise from top left: Ash $66 @ My-Wardrobe.com, BCBG $190 @ Urban Minx, Proenza Schouler $430 @ Zappos Couture, Biviel $72 @ Endless.com

Think of the triangle heel as the first cousin of the conical heel. While both styles start wide and slim down to a point, the triangle is less rounded, more severe. Chloé's Spring 2008 sandals spearheaded the trend, but two seasons later, they're still standing strong.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/19/09 Proenza Schouler At The Pitti W & More

coutorture — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:31:25 -0700

Proenza Schouler's "Pre-Spring" 2010 collection was depicted at the Pitti W show by three contemporary artists in what WWD called "a raucous, avant-garde bash". ..

Marc by Marc Jacobs will launch a back-to-school capsule collection called "Don't Miss The Marc" featuring items under $200.

Diane von Furstenberg and Nicholas Ghesquiere both recently got caught on the wrong side of copyright disputes.

Roksanda Illincic will collaborate with British high-street retailer Whistles this fall.

Proenza Schouler Resort 2010

coutorture — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:29:52 -0700

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who won Accessory Designer of the Year at the CFDA Awards this week, showed a resort collection which adopted a laid back vacation vibe. Pairing nylon surf shorts with wool crew neck sweaters, city-ready skirts over bright, sporty tanks and tie-dye tops under embroidered jackets and frocks there is a balance between surf and city life that will offer a lot of options in-store. As for accessories, modestly sized pocketbooks and geometric platforms in colors like eggplant and jade prove how deserving the pair are of that CFDA Award.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/12/09 Ford To Launch New Women's Fragrances & More

coutorture — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:00:12 -0700

Tom Ford will launch a new fragrance range in September called the 'White Musk Collection'. ..

Proenza Schouler's Resort 2010 collection will be depicted by three performance artists.

Alex Blimes, features editor of British GQ, lashed out against Beth Ditto.

Vogue UK went behind the scenes of Emma Watson's Burberry campaign.

Tallulah Belle Willis, 15-year-old daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, has been hired as an intern at Harper's Bazaar.

Quote Of The Day: Eric Wilson Ponders Round Sunglasses

coutorture — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:03:23 -0700

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When Proenza Schouler introduced round sunglasses in spring 2008, the designers were actually so far ahead of the trend that they were at a disadvantage. Circular frames are not face-friendly, Ms. McCabe said, and usually look best on women with strong jaw lines, so the line’s initial styles were difficult to sell. But newer versions, which are slightly larger and more angular, with the stems positioned higher on the frame, have been a success. Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the designers of the label, said in an e-mail message that they had been bored with the prevailing Wayfarer look and that, while looking at images of midcentury factory workers in goggles, “something about the simplicity of that shape against the face turned us on.”

”"Why Round Sunglasses? A Style Investigation", The New York Times