Coutorture

Christian Lacroix Spring 2009 Haute Couture

coutorture — Fri, 29 May 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Paris 01/27/09. Photos by Patrik Kovarik/Getty Images.

Trend de la Creme For Coutorture: Erin Fetherston Spring 2009

coutorture — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:09:10 -0800

Trend de la Creme is a Coutorture Network Partner and our resident comparison contributor--her ability to match runway images and natural phenomena is truly remarkable. This week marks her first foray into the Spring 2009 collections and it's an intense start for sure. Erin Fetherston (before she moved onto a more structured silhouette) showed a Spring 2009 collection with a number of billowing frocks. Trend de la Creme noticed a comparison immediately--between those frocks and the mushroom clouds produced by nuclear bombs. Probably not what Fetherston had in mind but there's no denying the resemblance.

coutorture — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:24:11 -0800

Rebecca Minkoff Debuts Spring Handbag Range At Henri Bendel

Because there's always time to shop during Fashion Week--Rebecca Minkoff's Spring 2009 handbag range will debut at Henri Bendel with its own in-store pop-up shop later this week. Minkoff will be there to sign handbags (lining bound, of course) and talk to clients about the new collection. Having seen her Spring 09 collection up close at the Intermezzo trade show earlier this year, we can say it will be more than worth the trip. Minkoff's faux-croc laptop cases, studded envelope clutches, and classic morning-after bags are certainly looking fresh, colorful, and investment-worthy this season.

Spring 2009 Deliveries: Bad Girl Frocks

coutorture — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:57:03 -0800

From Left: Temperley London Kayla Leopard Print Tunic $640 @ Net-a-Porter, Alexander Wang Mint Silk Shirtdress $385 @ OAK, Givenchy Crisscross Mini Dress $821 @ Luisaviaroma

As caught up as we might be with the Fall 2009 season, we can't help but notice all of the best Spring 2009 pieces appearing online. Particularly noticeable are the bad girl frocks that appeared on the Spring catwalks by way of transparency, cut-out details, and body-con silhouettes. Judging by the House of Holland number M.I.A. wore to the Grammy's this weekend, and the $12,000 dollar white Balmain frock which is already sold out on Net-a-Porter--we're pretty sure we're not alone in our love for this trend.

coutorture — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:48:57 -0800

Spring 2009 Topshop Unique Collection Has Started To Hit Shelves

The Spring 2009 Topshop Unique collection, which showed during London Fashion Week, is beginning to hit shelves. This morning about a dozen items from the collection were released on the retailer's website. The collection is essentially a round up this season's trends with, of course, jumpsuits, studded jackets, and crop tops taking top billing. Deliveries should continue to trickle in but one thing is for sure, these pieces won't stick around for long. Our favorite item so far? A very Givenchy Spring 09-looking studded bodysuit. What will actually make it into our shopping cart? Harem trousers.

Statement Platforms Deliver...Just In Time For Fashion Week

coutorture — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:19:50 -0800

Clockwise from top left: Chrissie Morris Peep Toe Pumps $434, Christian Louboutin 123 Sling Back Pumps $835, Nicholas Kirkwood Python Platform Pumps $806, Lanvin Denim Platform Pumps $806, Giambattista Valli Pointed Lace Pumps $822, Diego Dolcini Satin Python Pumps $787 All Available at Luisaviaroma

Looks like all of those fabulous statement shoes from the Spring 09 season are finally hitting shelves...and just in time for the Fall 2009 women's ready to wear shows. Can you handle it? Yeah, neither can we. Our best advice is to stash a dust bag with a pair of rolled up ballet slippers in your purse. You know, just in case.

Josep Font Spring 2009 Haute Couture

coutorture — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:33:41 -0800

Paris 01/28/09. Photos by de Moraes Barros/Wireimage.

Spring 2009 Haute Couture Trend Report: Transparency Reigns

coutorture — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:07:15 -0800

From left, Jean Paul Gaultier, Givenchy, Chanel

Only in fashion could something so insubstantial come with a 40,000 price tag. In all honesty though, we're happy to see the transparency trend carrying through the Haute Couture shows. Modern, minimal, clean this look leaves a lot of room for creative interpretation without ever eliciting the desire to be excessive.

Today's Shows: Spring 2009 Haute Couture

coutorture — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:09:49 -0800

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On Aura Tout, Franck Sorbier, Elie Saab, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lefranc.Ferrant, Josep Font, Valentino

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Lefranc.Ferrant Spring 2009 Haute Couture

coutorture — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:09:24 -0800

Paris 01/28/09. Photos by Francois Guillot/Getty Images.