Coutorture

Fashion in 50 Seconds 03/01/10 Vogue's Shopping App, Karlie Kloss For 25 Magazine

coutorture — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:56:34 -0800

Vogue launches "Vogue Stylist" an iPhone shopping application for its advertising pages.

Anja Rubik and boyfriend Sasha Knezevic are preparing for the March launch of 25 magazine. Karlie Kloss and Constance Jablonski will appear on the premier issue cover.

European private equity firm Permmira looks to cash in on Proenza Schouler stake after three years of owning 45 percent of the New York-based company.

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland influences fashion far beyond traditional merchandising, actually impacting trends.

"The shows this season were full of teen/tween bloggers. I feel like they are trying to nudge me out of my front-row seat. Luckily, I have a plan for next season. Since they are all about my height, I am going to impersonate one of them. I am going to wear a doily on my head (Tavi!) and tell everyone I am a teen blogger. If they ask why I am so wrinkled, I will tell them that I have progeria."-Simon Doonan to GQ.

Nowness debuts Aanteni-a Todd Cole directed film for Rodarte's spring 2010 collection shot in a California jet-propulstion lab with Guinevere Van Seenus.

Fashion in 50 Seconds 02/25/10 Freja For Vogue Nippon, Teen Vogue Designs Bedding

coutorture — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:40:52 -0800

Freja Beha Erichsen and exotic taxidermy, photographed by Terry Richardson for Vogue Nippon.

Alexander McQueen's funeral took place in London today with Daphne Guinness, Naomi Campbell, Lady Gaga, and Kate Moss in attendance. A more public memorial service is planned for later this year, although no date has been confirmed.

Karl Lagerfeld has designed a limited-edition safe with Dottling, claimed to be the world's most expensive and named "Narcissus." The six-foot tall steel and chrome monolith will retail for $339,000.

Teen Vogue announces a licensing deal to create bedding and room decor based on fashion trends from the magazine.

A closer look at Nicholas Kirkwood's melted wax heels for Rodarte fall 2010.

New York Fashion Week: Rodarte Fall 2010

coutorture — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:06:30 -0800

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Nick Knight's ShowStudio Invades NYFW to Live Stream Rodarte and Alexander Wang

coutorture — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:55:12 -0800

By taking two of New York's most exclusive fashion shows live for all to see in real-time, Nick Knight has become the new king of New York Fashion Week.

Both Alexander Wang and Rodarte will be working with Knight's ShowStudio to live stream fashion week presentations-Alexander Wang at 5PM EST on Saturday February 13, and Rodarte at 12PM EST on Wednesday February 16.

The push for live broadcasts signifies a movement towards the digital future of fashion content in which consumers are invited to experience otherwise closed industry events. As Knight puts it, "I see the future of fashion weeks around the world as not only a physical schedule of shows, but also as a digital calendar of fashion experiences online, which bridge the industry and consumer experience."

Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte and Alexander Wang will undoubtedly benefit not only from ShowStuido.com's bandwidth but also from Knight's forward-thinking filmmaking. Both shows will feature Knight-produced videos on the runway, much like Alexander McQueen's film featuring Raquel Zimmermann last September.

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 01/28/10 No Lower-Priced Balmain, Tavi For Vogue Paris

coutorture — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:40:17 -0800

Tommy Ton photographed Tavi Gevinson at her home in Chicago for Vogue Paris.

Vogue.com UK is the bearer of bad news. There will be no lower-priced Balmain in our futures.

Rodarte will be on view at the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York beginning February 11.

Now that couture has wrapped, resort 2011 planning begins. Christian Dior will show its cruise collection in Shanghai in April, while Chanel has set a May 11 date in Saint-Tropez.

Olivier Theyskens has sketched four complete collections while being unemployed for the past year.

Liberty of London helps decorate Nicholas Kirkwood's platform heels.

Fashion in 50 Seconds 01/27/10 Nick Knight Working with Rodarte and Alexander Wang on NYFW Videos

coutorture — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:20:31 -0800

Nick Knight's current projects include videos for two New York fashion shows-Rodarte and Alexander Wang.

Sneak a preview of Alice by Alice Temperley, launching this season at Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Harrods, Net-a-Porter, and Neiman Marcus.

Escada looks to expend into cosmetics, menswear and a children's line to help turn a profit in 2011.

Stylist Keegan Singh does not like rubber ducky necklaces, does like black rubber kimonos.

André Leon Talley is still bashing red carpet dresses and offers his styling help. Unfortunately, we all remember this.

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Fashion In 50 Seconds 01/04/10 Rodarte Does Boys, Prabal Wins Ecco Domani

dannysf — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:01:17 -0800

Rodarte releases men's sweaters called...Brodarte.

Ecco Domani names Prabal Gurung, among others, as winner of its $25,000 Fashion Foundation award.

Speaking of Prabal, Style snags an interview with him post-win.

Take a first look at Balenciaga's Spring 2010 ad campaign.

The LA Times predicts the biggest trends to come in 2010.

Rodarte, How Do We Love Thee?

coutorture — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:01:24 -0800

Whether you love Rodarte, hate Rodarte or sometimes both-there is a gently worn sweatshirt made especially for you.

The sisters Rodarte have a new collection off tees and sweats created in collaboration with artists David Benjamin Sherry and Autumn de Wilde, who has been documenting Rodarte collections since Kate and Laura Mulleavy's first in 2006.

So, it might be time to reinvent your everyday basics with a "Radarte" white tee shirt or the aforementioned "J'amie Rodarte" sweatshirt, which hedgeds a little with "Je déteste Rodarte" on the back. You know, just in case. . .

Click here to see the entire collection.

The Complete Rodarte for Target Look Book

coutorture — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:04:31 -0800

Rodarte's holiday collection for Target won't be available in stores until December 20 unless you're lucky enough to live near Manhattan, Washington DC, or San Francisco, where Target-To-Go popup stores will give early access to a few pieces from the lineup-the sequin ribcage dress, the black halter dress, the coral slipdress, and two bow belts. See the complete look book in the gallery below. Prices start from $9.99 for cutout knee high socks; the lace cardigans are $22.99, and most dresses will retail for $39.99.

Zac Posen is Next to Design Go International Collection for Target

coutorture — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:12:07 -0800

Two weeks after announcing the launch of Z Spoke, a secondary line in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue, Zac Posen confirms he is next in line to design a Go International collection with Target. Posen's pieces will be in Target stores and online from April 25 - May 30th.

Target also recently announced two new accessory collaborations launching in April-hats by Eugenia Kim and footwear by Cynthia Vincent will be available on the 18th in Target stores and online.

In other Target news, don't forget to mark your calendars for the Rodarte Go International collection, which willl hit stores on December 20.

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