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New York Fashion Week: Richard Chai Love Spring 2010

coutorture — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:58:46 -0700

New York 09/12/09. Getty Images

Richard Chai Resort 2010

coutorture — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0700

For resort, Richard Chai showed a collection that is predicted to please editors and buyers equally. Current trouser silhouettes and universally pleasing floral numbers stood out in the collection and will surely tempt those gals looking for vacation-wear or, more likely, something to don on date night. Chai's sweet and easy sensibilities have always appealed to us and we're looking forward to seeing his Spring 2010 range.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 04/01/09 Resort Gets Scaled Back & More

coutorture — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:07:50 -0700

Christian Dior is skipping the big Resort runway show this year, and it looks like others will follow in their footsteps.

The Pierre Hardy for Gap shoes are already being swooned over by way of a few showroom photos that made their way online.

Richard Chai is rumored to be the next creative director at Bill Blass with the official announcement coming in about a month.

Kate Moss will cut the ribbon at the opening of Topshop in New York tomorrow.

Richard Chai Pops Up At Den

coutorture — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:28:27 -0800

Designer Richard Chai--the brother of one part of the Den duo--is the newest inhabitant to grace the Den pop-up space in the East Village. Chai, who recently launched menswear and his own Go International collection for Target, will sell most of his Spring 09 men's range, a capsule of the women's range, and some exclusives in the newly revamped space. Check out this first look at the new space, along with three of Chai's menswear looks for spring.

New York Fashion Week: Richard Chai Fall 2009

coutorture — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:42:14 -0800

New York 02/18/09. Photos by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.

New York Fashion Week: Richard Chai Men's Fall 2009

coutorture — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:18:40 -0800

New York 02/14/09. Photos by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images.

Richard Chai Spring 2009

coutorture — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:26:26 -0800

Richard Chai Spring 2009 Images by Stan Honda

New York Spring 2009 Trend Reports: Black Day Dresses

coutorture — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:30:43 -0700

The black day dress seems a strange staple for a Spring 2009 runway and yet it kept popping up on runway after runway, as if to say things are a bit dire so maybe a conservative frock will get the attention of concerned buyers? Our gallery showcasing the trend includes Ralph Rucci, Carmen Marc Valvo, Badgley Mischka, Zac Posen, Aurelio Costarella, Vera Wang, Chris Han, Anna Sui, Richard Chai, Joanna Mastroianni, Dennis Basso, Derek Lam, Iodice, Rock and Republic, and Nicole Miller

Richard Chai For Target

coutorture — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:58:36 -0700

Our Network Partner, Fops & Dandies, came upon a sneak peek of Richard Chai's capsule collection for Target. The gal 'aint impressed. From what we can tell by the garments they're just exactly Chai's brand of femininity but not exactly align with what he claims is his inspiration, that is, the 1980's. When we first heard about the collaboration we were most excited because Chai has a reputation for selecting the right textiles at the right time. How does this translate to a fifty dollar frock? Our interests were piqued. What Fops and Dandies rightly points out is that, so far, Chai hasn't delivered, neither on the inspiration front, nor on giving us our bang-for-the-buck. It's difficult to speculate at this moment, and, as F&D points out, just too soon to tell. Below, check out Chai's current season offerings, all currently on sale. These garments are faraway from two twenties and a ten but they're significantly marked down and, well, the real thing.

Richard Chai Seamed Classic Jacket - $895.00	Richard Chai Front Tie Dress - $1,895.00
Richard Chai Gathered Sleeve Jacket - $895.00	Richard Chai Sleeveless Origami Dress - $1,795.00
Richard Chai Arc Seam Draped Jacket - $1,195.00	Richard Chai Straight Trouser - $355.00
Richard Chai Print Fitted Shirt - $525.00	Richard Chai Yoke Seam Slim Pant - $395.00

Immaterial: Mint Jodi Arnold Side Button Dress

coutorture — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:38:54 -0700

You could always forego the trip to Spain, buy this frock, and hop a jet to Mexico City. The Mint Jodi Arnold Side Button Dress has us thinking of immediate departures. A strong color for summer, particularly cobalt, will surely make the season (as limited as it is) seem more fashionable. We saw this color in the Richard Chai and Helmut Lang shows for spring, and, many a Fall 07 collection sampled the hue. Stop blow drying your hair, use olive oil as moisturizer, sweep the most basic rouge across your cheeks (while wearing this dress, of course) and you've got sexy down pat. Screw Bridal Week, go find yourself a single caballero.

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