Coutorture

Shopping: Corsets and Bustiers for Beyond the Bedroom

coutorture — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:59:15 -0800

Clockwise from left: Angela cage dress $520 Bordelle, Proenza Schouler draped bustier $1275 Net-a-Porter, Lover stretch bodysuit $425 Net-a-Porter, Angela dress $520 Bordelle, Zip tiered corset top $70 Topshop, Christopher Kane corset top $150 Topshop, Herve Leger strapless bustier $1325 Outnet, DKNY sequin georgette bustier $275 Net-a-Porter.

According to an article in WWD this morning, stylish Londoners are taking sartorial inspiration from Rihanna and Lady Gaga and wearing lingerie brand corsets as eveningwear. Sales of luxury intimates at Selfridges is up 70 percent, with styles from Bordelle-including a $1,470 girdle with white feathers jutting from the hips-selling out within 24 hours of arriving in store. In honor of the news, we've selected a handful of our favorite corsets and bustiers for your consideration. Wear them in the bedroom, out to the club-or both-and think of it as multifunctional fashion at its best.

Quote of the Day: Dries Van Noten, on the Pros of Designing Menswear

PopSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0700

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I can try the clothes on myself.…The feeling, the comfort and the pleasure of wearing some pieces, for the feeling that it gives to you, it’s very important. Even when something is too small for me, I put it on anyway just to touch the fabric.

”Men's Paris Preview: Q & A with Dries Van Noten, WWD

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

CFDA Announces New Popular Vote Award

coutorture — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:23:37 -0700

It has been announced today that the CFDA has introduced a new award called, The Popular Vote Award, sponsored by L'Oreal. A public voting site, hosted by WWD, will allow participants to cast a vote for their favorite designer and the results will be announced during the CFDA Fashion Awards this June. Nominees for the award include previous CFDA award winners and nominees as well as approximately 100 other CFDA members who have shown their collections during New York Fashion Week. The polls are open from today through June 9th, click here to vote for your favorite designer.

coutorture — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:48:30 -0700

Givenchy Fall 2009 Ad Campaign Revealed Today

Givenchy's Fall 2009 ad campaign, which is poised to debut in the July issues of French Vogue and L'Uomo, leaked today. WWD debuted five images from the campaign featuring models Mariacarla Boscono, Leonor Scherrer, Iris Strubegger, Ranya Mordanova and Adriana Lima for womenswear. It is the first campaign in nine seasons not shot with Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, instead Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci chose Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott to collaborate with.

Quote Of The Day: Marios Schwab Talks About His Strategy For Halston

coutorture — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700

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Halston defines a moment in time, epitomizing the glamour, escapism and decadence of the 1970s. The simplistic yet unquestionably glamorous silhouettes embody the fantasy side of fashion...While Halston’s DNA is crucial to its future success, I very much wish to move the brand forward and make it relevant for today. Simple, effortless pieces realized via modern [fabrics] and technology will play a large role in how I will redefine the brand. The clothes will echo the heritage but with a very distinctive, modern feel that is completely new and completely now.

”"Halston Taps Marios Schwab as Creative Director", WWD

Quote Of The Day: The Good News From Michael Kors

coutorture — Tue, 05 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700

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The good news is in this crazy, terrible economy, I think people’s taste is getting better. They have to think about what they buy and they’re getting a more discerning eye because of it. There are no more shoes you can’t walk in, bags you can’t carry, dresses you can’t sit in...I equate [the current climate] to late-Seventies New York. I was young, excited and I had no idea that I was moving to New York just as the city was on the verge of bankruptcy. Crime was at its worst. The world was ending. But it was actually a very creative moment for New York. Creative people - whether it’s fashion, film, music, art - are going to have to try a little harder. We’re going to see this strange combination of creativity and pragmatism. That’s good news.

”"Here's The Good News: Designers and Execs See Positive Points", WWD

Quote Of The Day: Gucci Group Designers Come Up With Eco Exclusives

coutorture — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:01:04 -0700

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Leave it to Alexander McQueen to create a powerful visual message about the planet’s perils by rearranging the continents, via photo manipulation, into the shape of a skull.

”Gucci Group Designers' "Home" Works, WWD

Quote Of The Day: Thakoon Panichgul Fights For Intellectual Property Rights

coutorture — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:44:55 -0700

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It’s about understanding you can’t go into the business and teach young kids out of college and design school to go shopping and rip off clothes for inspiration. It’s actually about reversing that idea and talking about how we uphold the integrity of what we do here in America. I think it will deter people from actually trying to copy and will then have a ripple effect on design teams and the philosophy behind a company.

”"Top Designers Urge Backing For Piracy Bill", WWD

Quote Of The Day: Patrick Robinson Talks About Gap's New Denim Range

coutorture — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:01:59 -0700

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Across the board, we want it to feel sexy and authentic. Women want their a-- and thighs to look great, and guys just want something easy.

”"Blue State: Gap Updates Denim Choices" WWD