Coutorture

Paper Shopping Bags as Fashion Statements in Tokyo

FabSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:00:08 -0700

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It’s little wonder that, in spite of the recession, Tokyo’s closets continue to be crammed to the hilt - less so with Prada and Marc Jacobs dresses than their paper wrappers. If you can’t afford to shop, the best approximation seems to be the memory of having done so and, failing that, even the pretense will do.

”Paper Bags as Fashion Statements, The New York Times

Agyness Deyn on Fashion

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:35:26 -0700

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You know, even though I’m in fashion, I don’t, like, do fashion. Fashion isn’t me, even though I work in it. It’s just materialistic stuff. I just want to do whatever makes me happy . . . Like being totally conscious. Laughing is, like, my favorite thing to do. Being with friends, having fun . . . being a bit daft.

”Of the Moment, and Thinking Ahead, The New York Times

Quote of the Day: Dries Van Noten, on the Pros of Designing Menswear

PopSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0700

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I can try the clothes on myself.…The feeling, the comfort and the pleasure of wearing some pieces, for the feeling that it gives to you, it’s very important. Even when something is too small for me, I put it on anyway just to touch the fabric.

”Men's Paris Preview: Q & A with Dries Van Noten, WWD

Quote of the Day: Pauric Sweeney on It Bags

FabSugar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:30:08 -0700

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Fashion cannot and must not be an absolute idea; it morphs and evolves as society changes. There are some so called It-bags that are fantastic - consider when Murakami's LV bags first launched or the Chanel 2.5. Also some so called 'hot new designers' are just fleeting and do not sustain the press hype. So I think in this respect both are equally valid, in the end the work is what is important and how it relates to people lives.

”"Supper With Sweeney", Vogue UK

Quote Of The Day: Raquel Zimmermann on Being One of Vogue's Best Dressed

PopSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:00:00 -0700

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"That was such a surprise and I'm very flattered. I asked them why, though! I didn't understand why they chose me but they said it's because I have my own style and I then I realized it's true. I don't dress to please anyone else, just me."

”"Sao Paulo Fashion Week Exclusive: Raquel Zimmermann talks Brazilians", Grazia

Quote Of The Day: Fashion Reaches Out To Plus Size Women

coutorture — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:05:41 -0700

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Stores as diverse as Kmart and Lord & Taylor have dispensed with conventional big girls’ “dos and don’ts,” offering the hothouse colors and exuberant prints, the ruffles and flounces of their so-called straight-size counterparts. Even horizontal stripes, once a fashion sin for the overweight, animate some looks in Kmart’s Piper & Blue collection.

”"Fashion First, Whatever The Size", The New York Times

Quote Of The Day: Americana Finally Popular Among Americans

coutorture — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:59:16 -0700

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The Japanese penchant for Americana is not merely a story of economics; it is a matter of style. It has not been unusual for Japanese men to wear the Ivy look in head-to-toe extremes once unthinkable here - say, a blazer, tie, plaid shorts and knee socks. But given the zeal for American designers like Thom Browne and Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders, who tinker with old-fashioned Americana (and whose lines are made in the United States and are very popular in Japan), extremism is finally becoming fashionable here.

”"The All-American Back From Japan", The New York Times

Quote Of The Day: Jenna Lyons, Creative Director at J.Crew, Talks Menswear

coutorture — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:43:20 -0700

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A giant shirt is not cute. If it feels overly comfortable, it probably doesn't look so good. A simple fit test is to check your shoulder seam. It's designed to be on your shoulder line-not somewhere near it...We don't need you to be perfect. What we do need is for you to look a little bit more pulled-together. And no pleats, please, not ever, ever, in your life. Ever.

”"Rules of Style: J. Crew's Jenna Lyons", Details

Quote Of The Day: Eric Wilson At Last Night's CFDA Awards

coutorture — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:51:46 -0700

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In the midst of the worst economic climate in decades, with consumers in revolt, it was almost a relief that Ms. Ullman did not shy away from a bit of a roast. It would have been disingenuous to declare anyone a real winner this year, though awards were handed out for best designers in several categories during what felt, at times, more like a pep rally than a glamorous event.

”"Hard to Name Real Winners at Fashion Awards", The New York Times

Quote Of The Day: Sidney Toledano, CEO of Christian Dior Couture, Weighs In On Resort

coutorture — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:23:07 -0700

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“And in terms of the ‘pre-coll’ what is interesting is the timing,” says Mr. Toledano. “It allows us to sell Resort at the end of May, then it is delivered October/November - a long period when sales are strong, and the stores want new things. I think the current system, when the spring runway collection is shown in October, is very late - when three quarters of the buying has already been done.”

”"Reality Check--Or Last Resort?", The International Herald Tribune