Coutorture

Shopping: Badass Backpaks

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:26:42 -0700

From L-R: Gucci Large Darwin Backpack $3,350 @ Saks Fifth Avenue, Kimchi Canvas Backpack $68 @ Urban Outfitters, Lesportsac Pearl Lightning Drew Backpack $128 @ Shopbop

You don't have to be in school to sport the new harvest of backpacks. Play it cool this season in an array canvas, leather, and nylon options. Not only are they better for you back, they also inject instant fashion intellect.

Shopbop Reveals New Fall Facelift

coutorture — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Online retailer Shopbop just launched a comprehensive redesign, just in time for fall. The new homepage leads to a main feature called "Shop Your Style" where visitors can choose from clothing that is "bohemian", "casual chic", "classic", "edgy" and "girly". In addition, most of the navigation has been updated, making it easy to shop by designer, price and clothing type.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/18/09 Liz Claiborne Pushes Menswear & More

coutorture — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:01:31 -0700

Liz Claiborne is intent to revive their menswear line, Claiborne. First they hired John Bartlett to take helm of design and today they're opening a West Village pop-up store.

Sophia Kokosalaki has been hired for a lead design role at Diesel Black Gold.

Contemporary stores, such as Intermix and Shopbop, are selling a lot of casual denim and tailored jersey pieces this summer.

In celebration of New York's new and improved bike lanes, Topshop is renting out bicycles this weekend.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 03/18/09 Fashion Facebook Updates & More

coutorture — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:15:16 -0700

Scott Campbell, who gave Marc Jacobs his tattoos, will be the resident tattoo artist at a new concept shop opened by Carlos Quirarte of Earnest Sewn.

Jil Sander is not only designing an exclusive range for Uniqlo, she's also taking over as head of men's and women's wear.

E-commerce giant, Shopbop, launched into a new video series using a buyer as the narrator of spring's hottest denim options.

In case you aren't one of the thousand-odd people to become friends with Marc Jacobs on Facebook, you can still read his thoughts.

Shopbop Also Takes 20% Off Sale Merchandise

coutorture — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:19:02 -0800

Mason by Michelle Mason Strapless Dress Was $253 Now $100, Belle by Sigerson Morrison Outside Zip Mid Heel Bootie Was $445 Now $177, Calvin Klein Collection Jana Trouser Was $690 Now $276, Vera Wang Lavender Label Asymmetrical Gathered Waistband Dress Was $560 Now $224

Earlier this week we pulled together our favorite pieces from Net-a-Porter's blowout sale and now that Shopbop is following suit, well, we can help ourselves. Take an extra 20% off all sale merchadise this week at Shopbop and score yourself designer booties, platforms, handbags and frocks at a fraction of their original price. Our number one find is the Mason by Michelle Mason Strapless Dress--this little red dress would sure take one hundred dollars a long way.

Tuleste Market 2008 Look Book

coutorture — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:09:06 -0800

We've just discovered (and fallen in love with) jewelry line Tuleste Market--vintage inspired and classic as a result, these pieces are the perfect balance between costumery and fine jewelry. The California borne designers, Satu and Celeste Greenberg, started their line based on their experience and intrigue with all things vintage. Smart business people as they are the pair decided to go about producing and curating these great finds for people who love vintage but don't have the eye or access to sift through the shops. Tuleste Market is sold through Shopbop. Check out a selection of their current offerings below.

Gift Giver: Little Leather Pouches

coutorture — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:31:46 -0800

Anya Hindmarch Floyd Pouches. Sale $94.50 (orig $135) @ Shopbop

We understated the frivolity of designer coin purses but there's something just Smythson-enough about these by Anya Hindmarch to convince us that they're good for gift giving. We picture keeping these leather pouches for years, which only makes us want to give them to friends and family that much more.

In The Showroom: Caroline Hedaya Spring 09

coutorture — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:16:53 -0700

Caroline Hedaya Ruffle Front Silk Dress $495 - Saks Fifth Avenue

Caroline Hedaya Caroline - Blush With Lace Ruffle $450 - Lisa Kline

Caroline Hedaya & Donna Baxter, the duo that make up the Caroline Hedaya brand, are young designers whose signature aesthetic is well timed--there's nothing that pleases us more for Spring 09 than ruffles, fringe, or pleats. Adorning many, but not all, of the Spring 09 pieces were lovely ruffles in the front and back of garments. Hedaya sticks to beautiful, feminine basics otherwise. Click here to see our snapshots of the Spring 09 collection, and, if you can't wait, you can get Fall 08 at Shopbop.