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Quote Of The Day: Alber Elbaz Inspired By Television Show

coutorture — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:17:42 -0700

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Have you seen Glenn Close as a ruthless litigator in perfect power suits on “Damages”? Alber Elbaz has, and the television series helped inspire a new tailoring capsule collection he’s launching for pre-spring chez Lanvin.

”"Fashion Scoops", WWD

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/22/09 Wang Does Beauty & More

coutorture — Fri, 22 May 2009 06:30:06 -0700

Alexander Wang will launch a beauty line with Shiseido in Japan and select Asian countries this July. ..

Zac Posen made a television appearance as himself on a new show called, Beautiful Life.

Rumors circulate as to whether CEO of Aquascutum, Kim Winser, has left the company.

Last night's amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit auction in Cannes drew fashion folk.

Watch And Learn: Anna Wintour On 60 Minutes

coutorture — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:58:33 -0700

In case you might have missed Anna Wintour on 60 Minutes this evening, here is the thirteen-minute feature in full.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/11/09 H&M Gets Competitive & More

coutorture — Mon, 11 May 2009 06:45:25 -0700

H&M will put out gothic, fashion forward clothing under a new sub-label called Divided Exclusive.

The premiere episode of Bravo's "The Fashion Show" received solid viewership despite criticism .

Michael Kors showed neon fur as part of his Fall 2009 collection, but his winter fur collection reveals more conservative options.

In a new CNN video series, model Natalia Vodianova shows viewers around her hometown of Moscow.

coutorture — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:19:15 -0700

Bravo Sells Winning Items From 'The Fashion Show'

Bravo's new reality television show, appropriated from 'Project Runway', aired nationwide last night. Hosted by Isaac Mizrahi, Fern Mallis and Kelly Rowland 'The Fashion Show' aims to groom young designers by presenting them with challenges that test their design ability. One winner will be chosen in the end, however, the winner of each episode's challenge is invited to sell their creation on Bravo's website. Last night a contestant named James Paul won the challenge to create a unique outfit based around one "must have" item. The item, for his team, was a navy bolero jacket and with it he designed a "Rubik's Cube" dress. The dress and jacket, sold for $199 and $99 respectively, are now available for purchase.

Matthew Williamson For H&M Commercial

coutorture — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:07:53 -0700

It seems the Matthew Williamson for H&M madness will never stop, a commercial celebrating the collaboration has just been released. The commercial, above, will air exclusively online and stars models Daria Werbowy, Elsa Hosk and Matthew Williamson himself. Shot in Rio de Janeiro by director John Renck, who has directed videos for Madonna, Beyonce and Kylie Minogue, the video aims to promote Williamson's second delivery for the retailer, poised to hit shelves next week.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 04/22/09 Nina Ricci Creative Director Named & More

coutorture — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:41:46 -0700

Peter Copping has been named creative director at Nina Ricci and will show his first ready-to-wear collection during the Fall 2010 season.

Prada's Fall 2009 ad campaign, shot by Steven Miesel, may include a horse cameo.

Maison Martin Margiela has launched a home line, which will include one-off collaborations with other brands.

Francisco Costa, creative director of Calvin Klein, will appear on The Martha Stewart Show on May 1st.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 02/26/09

coutorture — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:18:57 -0800

Style It went backstage at the Marchesa Fall 2009 presentation and reported today on the the NARS beauty look at the show...

Eye4Style gave us the first episode of a Marie Claire documentary called, Running With Heels.

The Cheapchica's Guide To Style found a faux croc laptop case as an alternative to the more expensive Goyard version.

Hair's My Story told her readers how to get Freida Pinto's hairstyle from the Academy Awards.

British Style Genius: Productive Television

coutorture — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:10:22 -0700

If you're a fashion enthusiast and stick to shows like Project Runway and Gossip Girl when you happen to sit in front of the television, we're betting you'll be happy about a show airing just across the pond. British Style Genius, which aired in the UK last night, is a documentary show with interviews by some of fashion's most celebrated English designers. Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, and Paul Smith will all make appearances on the show as it attempts to examine Britain's most eponymous fashion looks. Episodes are broken down, for instance, by 'the high street' or 'the tailored look' and then the appropriate designers are called up to stage. So far we can't find the first episode online but we're guessing it's only a little while before it's available for Americans to watch. Check out the titles video, below.