Coutorture

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/10/09 McCartney Collabs With Gap & More

coutorture — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:48:47 -0700

Stella McCartney will de designing one-off collections for Gap and babyGap, beginning later this year. ..

Stefano Pilati's sustainable YSL collection launched exclusively at Barneys and nearly sold out.

Emma Watson has been revealed as the face of Burberry's Fall 2009 ad campaign.

Net-a-Porter reported strong growth for 2008 as well as the first three months of this year.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/04/09 Chanel Couture Scheduled At Sunset & More

coutorture — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:05:44 -0700

Like the recent resort collection, shown in Venice, the Chanel couture show will take place at sunset.

Stefano Pilati's eco-friendly YSL range for Barneys is limited and numbered and will hit shelves on June 8th.

Christopher Kane's upcoming collection for Topshop is top-secret but those who have seen it are gushing.

Some say most of Barneys financial troubles could have been avoided had they simply hired a CEO.

coutorture — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:09:38 -0700

LVMH Announces Winners Of The 'Bike In Style Challenge'

Partnered with FIT and the New York City Department of Transportation, LVMH announced the winners of their "Bike In Style Challenge" yesterday. FIT student Jessica Velasquez, 21, won first prize while fellow students Jane Carlton and Stephanie Murphy were also awarded. The challenge called for FIT students to design a poncho, a jacket and a travel bag which were both functional and stylish. DKNY, which is owned by LVMH, will be producing prototypes of Velasquez's winning designs.

Coclico Fall 2009 Look Book

coutorture — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:29:47 -0700

Eco-friendly footwear label, Coclico, showed off their love of neutral, low-heeled shoes this Fall 2009. Given that Kenzo showed similar styles this season and that we've been seeing quite a few wooden-soled sandals in stores recently, we think Coclico will find themselves in good company this Fall 2009. Check out part of their new range in the gallery below.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/14/09 LVMH Headed Eco & More

coutorture — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:21:43 -0700

LVMH is said to be taking a stake in Edun, the eco label launched by Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson.

Sir Phillip Green wants to open two more Topshops in Manhattan and is currently hunting for the real estate.

Trish Goff modeled Erdem's Resort collection which called up the designer's abstract florals and embroideries.

Suzy Menkes taught Academy of Art University students how to crash fashion shows.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 05/11/09

coutorture — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:14:43 -0700

LA Pretty reminded readers of Kiehl's new recycling program along with other eco news. ..

Beaute Noire reported on celebrity fashion at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Divas Die Poor reviewed Josie Maran's eco-friendly Argan Oil meant for dry skin.

Glowing Doll announced an Antoni & Alison collaboration poised for Tesco stores in London.

Allison Parris Offers A New Eco Vision

coutorture — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:00:00 -0700

Eco-friendly clothing, however far it has come, can still largely be described as "bohemian". As seasons go by, however, the options become more plentiful and a new line, called Allison Parris, rather proves that point. This Fall 2009 is the first season for the brand, operated by designer Allison Parris and lawyer Marissa Kim, and right out of the gate came sophisticated, party-ready looks. Check out a few of our favorites in the gallery below.

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

Coutorture Community Must Reads 04/28/09

coutorture — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:34:54 -0700

Beautymix recommended readers try the Tarte cosmetics eco-friendly lip trio. ..

Thrift Eye worked her sewing skills and made a grey jersey slip skirt for summer.

Couture Cult saw a Rachel Leigh necklace on television and tracked it down online.

The Smashing Blog attended Nolcha's pop-up store opening which host s independent designers.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 04/22/09 Earth Day Edition!

coutorture — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:05:06 -0700

The Budget Babe taught readers how to use a clothing swap website called Dig N Swap. ..

Style It recommended eco-friendly beauty offerings from Physician's Formula Organics.

Fashion Pad reported that off-price e-commerce site Gilt Groupe is also celebrating Earth Day.

The Smart Stylist created a round-up of eco-friendly fashion items available online.