Coutorture

Shopping: Cool Chiffon Cardigans

dannysf — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:03:06 -0700

From left: Yuki Bow Neck Cardigan $110 @ Topshop, Plastic Island Knit Cardigan $176 @ Chickdowntown, Willow Draped Jersey Cardigan $435 @ Net-A-Porter

Take the sometimes masculine cardigan silhouette and add a dash of chiffon to give it a feminine kick. Case in point, these three gray cardigans, which are the perfect transitional pieces to take you from Summer to Fall in style. Grandpa cardigan be gone.

Fall Shopping: The Colored Cardigan

coutorture — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:18:36 -0800

CARDIGAN by Lynne Hiriak Isabelle V-Neck Cardigan, $245 @ eLuxury

Crystal-button colorblock cardigan $118 @ J.Crew

DKNY Silk cashmere shrug $145 @ Net-A-Porter

Patch pocket cardigan $89 @ Banana Republic

3.1 Phillip Lim Metallic cardigan $495 @ Net-A-Porter

There's nothing better to brighten a wardrobe or liven up an outfit than a solid colored cardigan--As far as we're concerned, this piece of advice never goes out of style. Keep a few pop colors in your closet and you'll see how anything--from a worn-in vintage t-shirt, to a black and white striped tunic, can be seen in a different light. If you feel like your outfit is too safe, this never fails as the finishing touch that can make all the difference. Find a style you like and, by all means, stock up in every color.

Nina Ricci Must-Haves (Far-Fetched Wishes)

coutorture — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:20:56 -0700

Nina Ricci Bow shoulder cardigan $1890 - Net-A-Porter

Nina Ricci Satin cropped pants $3150 - Net-A-Porter

Nina Ricci Floral print blouse $3390 - Net-A-Porter

As some of or favorite designers show Fall 08 deliveries on some of our favorite e-commerce sites, we can't help but wish we were in better economic times. As much as luxury consumers are thought to be unwavering in times of hardship, what about the girl who saves her pennies until she can pick up the cardigan to end all cardigans? For now, the most we can do is daydream--but that's what Monday's are for. Check out the Fall 08 collection by Oliver Theyskens for Nina Ricci, right here.

Chloe Cropped Cardigan

coutorture — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:35:13 -0700

We're not going to patronize you by asking rhetorical questions about whether a $365 dollar sweater is 'worth' it. Let's just call a spade a spade and say that you have the money to spend on such things, you don't, you happened to be first in line to the sample sale, or you wait until it's twenty percent off and buy it online. Anyway, we know it's somewhat boring of us to be exited about a neon pink cardi that looks like something you might find at the Salvation Army, but we can't help ourselves. Truth is, this cardigan, over some wild frock or pair of six inch heels, would get more mileage than anything. In the winter, when long, heavy layers are so necessary, having a bright something to cozy up to is always welcome. To us, this looks like one of those pieces that you put on one freezing cold morning and think yourself, "You know, I'm really glad I ended up buying this." Now, invest in some of the rich indigos from Chloe's Fall 08 collection and you've really made a wise investment. The combination or navy, neon pink, and pale skin almost makes us ready to put our shorts and light frocks in storage and gear up for the long winter.

Directional Fashion

coutorture — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:16:25 -0700

Its easy to take potshots at hiptser fashion as being a bit silly. Unwearable clothing is a pastime in our hood and a few of your editors have been known to indulge. But we were never completely convinced that the Williamsburg set was dim. But it would seem a few other designers are not totally sold on just how bright they are as a demographic Stained Couture introduced us to this Marc by Marc Twinsie Cardigan. And then we saw it again on Chic and Untroubled. Sure its a bit cute that it has the two tone action going on. Every diffusion line needs a design gimmick in order to justify its price tag as far as we are concerned. But then we came across this pair of American Apparel leggings that is going the two tone route as well. Is this some sort of subtle kindergarten nudge to help us all remember which arm or leg is our "other left" appendage? In which case wearing both garments at the same time is sure to help drunk or otherwise addled fashion hipsters to remember how to turn left at Houston.