Coutorture

Playsuits and Bodysuits From Danielle Scutt For Topshop Spring 2010

coutorture — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:31:07 -0700

London-based Central St. Martins graduate Danielle Scutt's second collection for Topshop hits stores (and the online shop) this week. For Spring 2010, Scutt designed vividly-hued digital prints that appear on deconstructed swimwear, ruched dresses, and chiffon tops. Her inspiration runs the gamut from 50s demure - a floral playsuit in lime green and yellow - to 90s body-con - a dove-gray high-neck one-piece swimsuit. Click below for images.

Shopping: Zimmermann's Graphic Cutouts for Resort 2010

coutorture — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:57:11 -0800

From left: Zimmermann resort 2010 swimwear campaign, Gitana wrap-detail swimsuit $220 Net-a-Porter, Silk cutout dress $320 Net-a-Porter, Cutout halterneck swimswuit $230 Net-a-Porter.

Since 2001, sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann have been producing sophisticated, feminine swimwear silhouettes under their Australian-based Zimmermann label. The sisters' most recent resort lineup-which is full of sexy one-piece suits, bikinis and mini dresses with graphic cutouts-makes us wish we were writing this from a beach in Brazil. Nevertheless, we're pleased to peruse the swimwear collection online here and here along with the duo's accessory and lingerie offerings while dreaming of well-dressed, sun-filled getaways.

Shopping: High Waisted Swimwear

coutorture — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:49:31 -0700

From left, Rachel Pally Vargas halter $98, bottoms $98 @ Anthropologie, Silence & Noise top $48, bottom $48 @ Urban Outfitters, Hayden-Harnett Peaks & Valleys halter $88, bottom $88 @ Anthropologie

Love it or hate it, high waisted swimwear is in fashion this season. Feminine contemporary designers like Rachel Pally and Hayden-Harnett showed stand-out examples this season while the Urban Outfitters-owned line, Silence & Noise, never fails to pick up on a trend. It's peripheral examples such as these which will bring this look to life, however, don't expect to find a shortage of regular swimwear anytime soon. We doubt the day will ever come when a teeny bikini is difficult to find.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/13/09 Lim Expands His Range & More

coutorture — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:43:10 -0700

Phillip Lim's new lingerie and shoe lines will soft-launch in his flagship stores this summer before being made available to wholesale accounts for Spring 2010 and Fall 2009 respectively.

Kenneth Cole tapped former Hugo Boss designer Ingo Wilts as their first creative director.

Proenza Schouler will show their pre-Spring 2010 collection in Florence as the chosen special guest for the fourth edition of the Pitti W pre-collection.

i-D magazine is cutting back from twelve issues per year to six.

Denise Marchebout Spring 09 Swimwear

coutorture — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:08:15 -0700

Mexican designer Denise Marchebout's range of colorful swimwear for Spring 09 is the kind of optimistic look we're loving this season. A standby at Mexico Fashion Week and co-owner of a well-known boutique in Mexico City, called Clinica, Marchebout is poised for big things. At the moment, you can pick up her designs online at New High (M)art. Check out some of her Spring 09 range in the gallery below.

Shopping: One Piece Swimsuits Go Bright

coutorture — Fri, 01 May 2009 07:53:01 -0700

From left: Feather print $55 @ Topshop, Azzaro $835 @ Net-a-Porter, Insight Wonderland $98 @ Urban Outfitters, Matthew Williamson $575 @ Net-a-Porter

A year or two ago, finding bight or neon-printed one piece swimsuits wasn't an easy task. Save for the occasional Pucci offering, bikinis still ruled that terrain. Luckily, one piece suits are back and now you can find every bright color and print imaginable. Our favorites above.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 03/23/09

coutorture — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:58:24 -0700

Fashion Under $100 meditated on crop tops and found a Kate Bosworth-inspired outfit for $91.27.

Contrast Vassar spotted Calvin Klein's cameo in the most recent episode of 30 Rock.

Glamour Splash was inspired by style icon Rita Hayworth's swimwear choices.

Fashion Addict mused on two international magazine covers which fell short this month.

Swim Fashion Week Australia: Zimmermann

coutorture — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:57:27 -0800

Australia 02/15/09. Photos by M. Grimwade/WireImage.

In The Showroom: Michael Kors Resort 2009 Swimwear

coutorture — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:09:18 -0800

Remember all of that lovely graphic beachwear from the Michael Kors Spring 2009 runway show? Well, it's poised to hit shelves very soon now. Our favorites are a high waisted two piece with a navy and white zig zag print (about $270). It looks fabulous on the hanger (and runway) even though we're a little skeptical of this silhouette in bathing suit form. Also stand-out are a pair of 100% silk harem pants that are meant for coverup but would be just fine with heels and a casual blouse. They come in yellow, red, navy, and white and will retail for about $350. Check out a few of our snapshots from the showroom below.

In The Showroom: Marc By Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 Swimwear

coutorture — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:27:02 -0800

Yesterday we brought you a preview of the DKNY Spring 2010 swimwear collection and today, a swim collection by the beloved Marc Jacobs. As was expected the collection was young, brightly colored, and in flirty/quirky cuts that will intimidate some and tempt others. Particularly striking was one white bathing suit with ruffles at the bodice and a geometric romper that could easily be worn by the patio in the evening. Check out our exclusive photos of the collection below.