Coutorture

Paris Fashion Week: Balmain Fall 2010

coutorture — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:10:00 -0800

Paris 03/04/10 Getty

Fashion in 50 Seconds 01/28/10 No Lower-Priced Balmain, Tavi For Vogue Paris

coutorture — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:40:17 -0800

Tommy Ton photographed Tavi Gevinson at her home in Chicago for Vogue Paris.

Vogue.com UK is the bearer of bad news. There will be no lower-priced Balmain in our futures.

Rodarte will be on view at the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York beginning February 11.

Now that couture has wrapped, resort 2011 planning begins. Christian Dior will show its cruise collection in Shanghai in April, while Chanel has set a May 11 date in Saint-Tropez.

Olivier Theyskens has sketched four complete collections while being unemployed for the past year.

Liberty of London helps decorate Nicholas Kirkwood's platform heels.

Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/10/09 Demi Does Spring 2010 Balmain

coutorture — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:55:03 -0800

Demi Moore was photographed by Mert and Marcus in spring 2010 Balmain for the December cover of W magazine.

Solange Azagury-Partridge celebrates her new jewelry collection with a short film starring Thandie Newton.

Dana Thomas, author of Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster, predicts the end of the Versace family business.

The 6 best makeup brands you've never heard of. . . including one wine-themed lip treatment.

Prabal Gurung scores on Oprah.

London-based global licensee, Club 21, pulls out investments from Luella.

Madonna is confirmed as face of Dolce & Gabbana spring 2010 ad campaign.

Source: The Cut/NY Mag

Shopping: Great Capes

coutorture — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:13:25 -0800

Clockwise from left: Derek Lam fall 2009, Derek Lam cashmere blend cape $1990 Net-a-Porter, Balmain tweed military cape $5163 Mytheresa, Marc Jacobs knitted wool cape $1524 Mytheresa, Stella McCartney oversized chunky knit cape $1685 Bergdorf Goodman.

A classic cape paired with slim trousers and ankle boots, builds an effortlessly chic silhouette. Derek Lam sent his cashmere cape with detachable collar down the runway with a slim skirt and lady-like blouse. Balmain's military style cape has structured shoulders and silver buttons, and Marc Jacob makes his unique with contrasting white trim and matching epaulets.

Spring 2010 Trend Report: Washed and Destroyed Denim

coutorture — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:06:44 -0700

Denim turned up all over the runways for spring 2010-in head-to-toe destroyed Depression Era looks at Ralph Lauren, luxe logo embroidered jackets and skirts at Louis Vuitton, frayed patchwork body con dresses at Hervé Léger, lingerie style bustiers at Jean Paul Gaultier, and matching his and hers trousers at Chanel. See all the images in the gallery below.

Paris Fashion Week: Balmain Spring 2010

coutorture — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:28:28 -0700

Paris 10/01/09. Getty Images

Pixie Market Sells Out Of Balmain Look-Alike

coutorture — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Left, Phamous top $95 @ Pixie Market, Balmain Fall 2009 runway

Pixie Market, known for their affordable, fashion-forward wares, recently sold out of a t-shirt that closely resembles a blouse from the Fall 2009 Balmain collection. Designed by the brand Phamous, the 95 dollar top features the same striping pattern, shoulder tailoring and sequin-shine as that of the Balmain original.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 07/14/09 Karolina Kurkova Pregnant, Balmain Does Bags

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:47:36 -0700

Karolina Kurkova announces she's 6 months pregnant.

First Look: Jonathan Kelsey's new fashion film.

Balmain flirting with the handbag business.

Couture by the numbers.

Donna Karan places Toni Garrn's head on other models' bodies.

Luisaviaroma Taking Balmain Pre-Orders

coutorture — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:09:20 -0700

Italy-based e-commerce site, Luisaviaroma, recently put up a handful of Fall 2009 Balmain pieces, available for pre-order. Not surprisingly, their Balmain inventory is mostly comprised of strong shoulder jackets. Perhaps they've had the same experience as Net-a-Porter, who sold out of one of those $11,000 dollar jackets in one day. Check out a few of the pre-order items (and their price tags) in the gallery below.

Shopping: Bleached Denim For Summer

coutorture — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:16:34 -0700

Clockwise from top left: J Brand $260 @ Net-a-Porter, Levis 631 $68 @ Urban Outfitters, Balmain $2,165 (sold out) @ Net-a-Porter, Carmen $139 @ Bebe, Siwy Hannah $189 @ Singer22, Chip & Pepper $176 @ Shopbop.com

Although jeans become much less important to your wardrobe in the summer months there are always those cool movie theatre nights when a worn-in pair feels perfect. This summer, thanks once again to Balmain, bleached jeans are popular look. If you are on a budget, try a DIY project in the bathtub, or, a pair from the high street which will likely cost you less than $200. Our favorites, including those from Balmain, above.