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100 Favorite Shoes For Spring 2010

coutorture — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:05:39 -0700

From left: Fendi, Lanvin, Gucci spring 2010

Footwear trends are all over the map for Spring 2010 with extremes popping up at every turn on the catwalk - itty-bitty kitten heels at Marni and Louis Vuitton; chunky platform flats at Calvin Klein and Bottega Veneta; playfully printed pumps at Versace, Miu Miu, and Dries Van Noten; ultra-high platforms at Versace, Fendi, and Burberry; and of course the clogs at Chanel. Click the gallery below to see our picks for best of the mercurial bunch.

Paris Fashion Week: Lanvin Fall 2010

coutorture — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:41:08 -0800

Paris 03/05/10 WireImage

Pre-Fall 2010 Trend: Animal Prints Galore

coutorture — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:47:35 -0800

Leopard spots, snakeskin, and tiger stripes-designers took a walk on the wild side for pre-fall 2010. Animal prints showed up on bags, boots, scarves, and gloves (at Dolce & Gabbana and Emilio Pucci); metallic and sequined skinny trousers, one-shoulder dresses, and jumpsuits (at Stella McCartney); and head-to-to looks (at Lanvin). Whether its an accent accessory or a full-on statement, we're guessing spots will be a continued theme for fall 2010.

Paris: Lanvin Men's Fall 2010

coutorture — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:20:07 -0800

Paris 01/24/10 Getty

Leopard Print Trend Is Here To Stay According to Alber Elbaz Pre-Fall Collection for Lanvin

coutorture — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:56:40 -0800

Alber Elbaz says his exercise for pre-fall 2010 was "to take all these animal prints out of the jungle and into the city." The resulting collection includes multi-textured furs and variations on spotted leopard print mixed with more subtle gray flannel suits and long, black evening gowns. Most looks are accessorized with lace tights or nude ankle socks and printed headscarves or fur earmuffs.

Fashion in 50 Seconds 12/18/09 First Look at Lanvin Spring 2010, Chanel Employees Protest

dannysf — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:00:11 -0800

First look: Lanvin's Spring 2010 ad campaign featuring Jamie Bochert, Inez van Lamsweerde, and Vinoodh Matadin.

Two hundred Chanel employees protested outside the French headquarters asking for a 2.5% salary increase (they were offered 1%).

Roland Mouret awarded artist of the year at the annual Français of the Year celebration.

Ben Sherman to exit the womenswear business.

Lingerie designer Araks Yeramyan launches an online shopping site.

Shopping: Warm Weather Getaway

coutorture — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:36:54 -0800

Clockwise from left: Zimmermann printed triangle bikini $205 Net-a-Porter, T by Alexander Wang linen striped tank $90 Net-a-Porter, Eugenia Kim straw fedora $300 Net-a-Porter, Jil Sander rectangle sunglasses $250 Net-a-Porter, Proenza Schouler printed cotton T-shirt $350 Net-a-Porter, Lauren by Ralph Lauren set of nine bangles with crystal $98 Bloomingdale's, Lanvin dolls shopping bag $768 mytheresa, Jimmy Choo jelly sandals $175 Net-a-Porter, Missoni Honolulu knitted mini dress $670 Net-a-Porter.

Earlier we shared our favorite ski vacation gear. Now-for those of you jetting off with Marc and Lorenzo to St. Barths or to Turks and Caicos with Donna over the holiday break-we present our favorite buy now pieces from the latest resort collections. For maximum style on the beach, you can't go wrong in a Zimmermann bikini and Jil Sander sunnies with Missoni's knit dress thrown over for lunch and an afternoon cocktail.

Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/18/09 Tavi is Rodarte for Target

coutorture — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:21:27 -0800

According to Kate and Laura Mulleavy, "Tavi [Gevinson] defines Rodarte for Target."

Thakoon Panichgul's advice to the winners of the 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, "“Use the money wisely; it goes really quickly! And don’t spend it on an after-party!”

Another model marries another millionaire. This time it's Snejana Onopka.

MyFDB.com-the IMDB of fashion-will log editorial and advertising credits for photographers, stylists, models, and hair and makeup talent.

British trade shows are seeing an increase in attendance thanks to the weaker pound.

Another reason why we love Nick Knight's SHOWstudio: Gareth Pugh will be streamed live for three days while working on designs to be sold in Knight's shop.

Lanvin has sold a minority stake to (a yet to be revealed) investor as a way to grow the business and add stores.

Source: Teen Vogue

Shopping: Feminine Frills With A Hard Edge

coutorture — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:29:15 -0800

Clockwise from left: Marc Jacobs silk sequin skirt $1400 Net-a-Porter, Fendi silk chiffon ruffle top $1280 Net-a-Porter, Giambattista Valli bow belt $390 Kirna Zabete, Chloe bow-embellished suede pumps $1290 Net-a-Porter, Lanvin metal ribbon choker $1175 Kirna Zabete, Lanvin mini satin shoulder bag $1238, Fendi bow-printed tee shirt $305 Net-a-Porter.

Who says ladylike ruffles and bows have to be sweet? We prefer a slight edge with our frothy looks and gravitate towards ready-to-wear and accessories that mix innocence with a heavy dose of tough chic-think pearls paired with gold hardware, trompe l'oeil bows, and raw-edged chiffon.

Shopping: The Brooch is Back

coutorture — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:23:16 -0800

Clockwise from left: Lanvin rose brooch $1071 Mytheresa, Lanvin cupid brooch $655 Kirna Zabete, Hakuna brooch $170 Swarovski, Jean Schlumberger maltese cross clip $9300 Tiffany & Co., Iradj Moini pin $2125 Marissa Collections, Bounkit pin $960 Marissa Collections.

Much-loved by wide-shouldered power-dressers in the Eighties, the bold brooch is back-but this time around it's not about jewel-encrusted serpents and cheetahs. Lanvin's Alber Elbaz designed two of our favorite whimsical pins, both perfect when piled on in pairs and worn with a ladylike dress or added as an afterthought to a favorite handbag.