Coutorture

Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/02/09 Ruben Toledo's "Fashionation"

coutorture — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:44:08 -0800

Ruben Toledo confirms his book of illustrations, Fashionation, will be published by Karl Lagerfeld and 7L next year.

Harper's Bazaar will feature Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson on its December cover.

M.A.C commits to sponsoring New York Fashion Week at Milk Studios for another two years.

L'Wren Scott is rumored to be working on a project with Lancôme.

Alexander Wang's Rocco bag already sold out for spring 2010.

Cindy Crawford will guest judge Project Runway on November 5th.

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/28/09 The Return of Mugler

coutorture — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:58:54 -0700

Joseph Altuzarra discusses working with Marc Jacobs, Paris vs. New York, and how being a child of the Nineties influences his designs.

Thierry Mugler is rumored to return to the runway in Paris next October.

Gucci spokesman James Franco films a Gucci fragrance commercial spoof. Watch the video here.

Giorgio Armani talks about a succession plan for his retirement.

Naomi Campbell is headed back to court in fragrance licensing issue.

Annie Leibovitz tells Katie Couric she has been hired to photograph Justice Sonia Sotomayor for Vogue magazine.

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/27/09 Eddie Borgo on Chic Halloween Decor

coutorture — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:05:04 -0700

Eddie Borgo on how to make a pyramid studded, jeweled pumpkin this Halloween.

From Fenton to Iradj Moini, W magazine Editors pick the best costume jewelry of the season.

Due to better than expected sell-throughs on items like faux leather bombers and graphic tees, Limited extends its New York pop-up shop dates through December.

Sonia Rykiel and H&M will celebrate the launch of their lingerie collaboration with an event at the Grand Palais in Paris. The collection will be in store December 5.

Princess Grace of Monaco and Cartier received Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Awards in Beverly Hills.

Ruffian designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais return to menswear with Threads & Heirs, a private label line for Macy's.

Source: Vogue.com

Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/23/09 Olsens to Design for JCPenny

coutorture — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:21:49 -0700

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen rumored to be designing a juniors' collection for JCPenny.

Donatella Versace, Marc Jacobs, Francisco Costa, and Riccardo Tisci are headed to South America for Fashion Rocks in Rio.

Philip Crangi will offer fine and costume jewelry as well as incense, sculptures and home objects in his New York store, opening today.

The New York Vintage store where fashion designers find inspiration and celebrities shop for one-of-a-kind finds.

Vogue.com selects the best long-stap handbags of the season.

Douglas Little, of DL & Co., collaborates with Dell computers and designs window displays for Bergdorf Goodman.

Queen Elizabeth II honors Vidal Sassoon, Natalie Massenet, and Christopher Bailey for their services in the fashion and beauty industries.

Abercrombie & Fitch opens in Italy-just steps from Via Montenapoleone in Milan.

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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.

Tom Ford Officially Announces Plans to Design a Women's Collection as Early as Fall 2010

coutorture — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:31:02 -0700

It's official-Tom Ford announced in today's Women's Wear Daily he and longtime business partner, Domenico De Sole, are looking for financing to start a women's collection as earl as next fall. Although De Sole declined to discuss specific numbers, recent reports have estimated the duo needs at least 50 million to begin the new business.

Ford, who was in Tokyo to promote his film "A Single Man," sipped a Coke Zero during his interview with WWD and said, "I'm optimistic and this is something I plan on doing for the next 30 years of my life, so if I have to wait another six months or a year [to launch the collection], it's OK.

In the meantime, the designer/director is thinking about his next film-and planning to move production from Los Angeles to London where he can be closer to his design studio and jump easily back and forth between film editing and model fittings. [WWD]

Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/20/09 Jean Paul Gaultier and Target

coutorture — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:12:05 -0700

It's official-Jean Paul Gaultier is next in line for Target's Designer Collaborations.

Chanel No. 5 gets an unauthorized biography.

Anna Wintour is named one of New York's top 12 most powerful people and is the only woman to make the list.

Sneak peek at Stella McCartney for Gap Kids.

DIY twisted tweed belt, inspired by Chanel spring 2010.

Will Tom Ford be an Oscar nominee?

Vanessa Paradis is the new face of Chanel beauty.

Enter to win tickets to Heidi Klum's annual Halloween party.

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Analysts Predict Good Things for American Eagle's Holiday Season

PopSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:00:16 -0700

We can't be the only ones reconsidering our opinion of American Eagle. The mall staple has been improving upon its merchandise recently, bringing the chain once known for sweats and flannels into the present with well-priced skinny jeans, suede boots and motorcycle jackets.

WWD reported today that retail analysts predict good things for the upcoming holiday season due to their renewed emphasis on fashion and aggressive pricing. The chain has a special collection out to coincide with the all-important retail season - check out their designs below.

Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/19/09 Model News

coutorture — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:58:30 -0700

Moschino launches-Love Moschino-a contemporary accessory line for spring.

Georgia Jagger and Coco Rocha join Kate Moss and Lily Cole as the newest Rimmel spokeswomen.

Chanel celebrates new Coco Cocoon bag.

Donatella Versace designs tote bag to benefit children's charities in the U.S. and China.

Me&Ro and Steven Dweck partner with HSN and QVC, respectively, on lower-priced fashion jewelry collections.

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund will present its annual fashion show at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles this week.

Top models: Style.com's names top 10 newcomers to hit the spring 2010 runways.

Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/16/09 Coco and Zac Make Beautiful Picutures

coutorture — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:44:28 -0700

Coco Rocha stars in Zac Posen's one time print advertisements for Fanzine.

Henry Holland collaborates with Levi's on jackets, jeans, dresses and tops for men and women under the label, Henry Holland x Levi's, which will arrive in Levi stores next February.

Barneys New York opens latest outpost in Scotsdale, AZ.

Christian Louboutin clarifies his Barbie has fat ankles comment and presents the Barbie-pink, red-soled shoes he designed for the doll's 50th birthday.

Gap expands into China and will return to television advertising this holiday season.

Richard Nicoll blogs for Vogue.com UK from the Frieze Art Fair in London.

Reed Krakoff plans to debut his namesake accessories line during February Fashion Week in New York.

DKNY created limited edition tee shirts for the New York City marathon in partnership with Free Arts NYC.