Coutorture

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.

Shopping: Mixed Metals

coutorture — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:45:04 -0700

Clockwise from left: Lanvin phython handbag $1965 Kirna Zabete, Ashish tiger-patern sequined tank $365 Net-a-Porter, Peter Som bomber jacket $1495 Kirna Zabete, Nina Peter cracked leather glovesd $210 Net-a-Porter, Lanvin printed python ballerina flat $525 Barneys New York, Nancy Gonzalez crocodile clutch $1995 MyTheresa, Loonglines metallic lace bra $36 Topshop, Lanvin cut out slingback $1040 Barneys New York.

Shades of gold, silver, copper, and pewter mix together in a pair of leather gloves, python ballet flats, a crocodile clutch, and lace lingerie. A dynamic sense of texture-interesting ombre patterns, cracked leather, exotic skins, and quilted details-separate these metallic must-haves from the rest.

Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/22/09 Alber to Tokyo, Vuitton to Mongolia

coutorture — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:34:58 -0700

Alber Elbaz takes his spring 2010 show on the road to Tokyo.

Agyness Deyn to the silver screen in a short film directed by Peter McGough and funded by Guerlain and Mikimoto.

Sea of Shoes blogger, Jane Aldridge, debuts second collection for Urban Outfitters.

Louis Vuitton enters Mongolia with new store and yurt-shaped VIP room.

Gilt Groupe expands with GiltMan, offering fashionable gentleman sample sale deals on rtw, accessories and sporting equipment.

New York designers gather to save the city's garment district.

Citizens of Humanity opens a pop up shop in Ron Herman.

Paris Fashion Week: Lanvin Spring 2010

coutorture — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:25:26 -0700

Paris 10/02/09. WireImage

Paris Fashion Week: Lanvin Spring 2010 Video

dannysf — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:32:11 -0700

Paris: Lanvin Men's Spring 2010

FabSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:13:45 -0700

Paris 6/28/09 Photos by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images.

Lanvin Cruise 2010

coutorture — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:00:36 -0700

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For cruise, Alber Elbaz showed off outfits that would suit Lanvin ladies on both holiday and beach occasions. Salable yet over-the-top with optimism these highly accessorized offerings will hopefully mean bright things for the Spring 2010 collection. Fall 2009 was serious and dramatic at Lanvin but if we know Elbaz, we know that he can't resist making a happy spring statement.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/05/09 Esteban Cortazar Leaving Ungaro & More

coutorture — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:16:10 -0700

Esteban Cortazar is said to be leaving Emanuel Ungaro after three seasons thanks to an impasse over marketing and advertising strategy.

American Apparel is attempting to market and sell lamé and neon scrunchies for six dollars a piece.

A rumor is circulating that Karl Lagerfeld will leave Chanel and be replaced by Alber Elbaz who will be replaced by Oliver Theyskens at Lanvin.

LVMH-owned Donna Karan is rumored to be inking a deal to manufacture and distribute DKNY men's apparel.