Coutorture

Can't Make the Alexander Wang Sample Sale? Get Discounted Pieces Online

PopSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:54:52 -0700

As the hoards descend upon Alexander Wang's sample sale in NYC today, those of us in other locations can console ourselves with some online sales. Markdowns have begun on his pieces for the Gap - his khaki pleated shorts are currently $39.99, marked down from $49.50, and his double-breasted jacket is $74.99, from $88.00. Barney's is also running a huge sale, including the must-have cerulean pocket tank for $69.99 - though only in size large.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 03/31/09 New York Topshop Revealed & More

coutorture — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:35:18 -0700

The New York Topshop flagship opens on Thursday and today, WWD has an inside look at the new store.

Opening Ceremony, which recently launched an e-commerce site, has announced the opening of multiple Japan flagships.

The Gap will launch its first signature scent called Close, at the end of April.

Wife of The Gap's Patrick Robinson, Virginia Smith, edits a Vogue.com list of Fall 2009's best investments.

Warm Outerwear Options We Love

coutorture — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:37:15 -0800

It's that time of year again, when our desire to be fashionable takes a backseat to our cold ears, fingers, and toes. There are, of course, warm options that are still quite affordable and chic--though you may not call them runway-ready. Our favorites places to find warm outerwear on the cheap? Penfield, the company who probably makes your boyfriend's flannel makes one warm winter coat--this Grey Novi Coat is worth the $200. Topshop has an entire range of winter sport-ready garments, called SNO, and this Ski All-In-One for $310 is our favorite because it looks like a sleeping bag with sleeves. The Gap has had affordable puffer coats for as long as we can remember and this Shiny Puffer Coat for $39.99 is a modern take on their classic. It might be midseason and you might want to save your cash for all of the great sale items available online, but there's no need to do it in the cold!

Gap Wool Blazer

coutorture — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:43:58 -0700

Speaking of The Gap, this wool blazer is an affordable take on this season's surefire trend. From Alexander Wang's herringbone blazer which, at $758 in the middle of August, is flying off the shelves, to Alexander McQueen's double breasted blazer which, even at nearly $2,000, seems to us like a wise investment, the options are plentiful and tempting. But, no matter how much the over five hundred dollar options tempt you it's possible you'll need invest in this trend without spending so much. The Gap, for 98 dollars (no tax), is selling a wool blazer in heather grey, oatmeal, and chocolate and we have to say that it's a tempting option. Buy it a size larger than normal, roll the sleeves up, and pair it with a burned out t-shirt and a great pair of shades and the look quickly becomes of Alexander quality. The bonus is what you can do with all of the cash you didn't spend on the more expensive options. To which we say, shoes, vacations, and champagne with lunch.