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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.

Fall 2010 Trend Report: Red Velvet

coutorture — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:15:28 -0700

From Left: Alexander Wang, Zac Posen, and Ralph Lauren fall 2010

Velvet-especially red and oxblood colored-was all over the New York runways for fall 2010. Alexander Wang draped the deep red fabric into asymmetric mini dresses with black lace detailing, Zac Posen used vampy reds for pleated bustier dresses and seventies style trouser suits, and Ralph Lauren kept it classic with velvet mutton sleeved tunics and floor-length evening gowns.

Click the gallery below for more fall 2010 velvet looks from New York.

Fall 2010 Trend Report: Fur Details

coutorture — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:02:51 -0800

From left: Michael Kors, Chanel, and Thakoon Fall 2010

Some of the most memorable looks to hit the international runways this month were detailed in all kinds and colors of fur-a white mongolian lamb cuff here, an orange-splashed fox fur mini skirt there-and of our favorite handbags and shoes of the season followed suit. Think Michael Kors' soft cross body satchels, Karl Lagerfeld's Nanook of the North boots and matching chain strap handbag for Chanel, and Thakoon's fur-trimmed open-toe booties. Click below for a gallery of some of the most luxurious finishing details for fall 2010.

Fall 2010 Trend Report: The Return of the Gray Flannel Suit

coutorture — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:04:55 -0800

From left: Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim

Marc Jacobs presented his take on the classic gray flannel three-piece suit during New York Fashion Week as did Michael Kors-both designed relaxed, slouchy variations on the Eighties working girl look. Alexander Wang took things further into the future with his midriff bearing jacket and thigh-high legwarmers. Over at 3.1 Phillip Lim the cropped jacket was collarless and the trousers high-waisted and loose-fitting. The silhouettes may vary, but the message is clear-the power suit is back.

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.

Cheap Spring Trend: Show Us Your Socks

coutorture — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:52:28 -0800

It's not often a runway trend comes around which can be bought for under $5. For spring 2010 the ubiquitous exposed sock is just that-both chic and cheap.

Slouched, sheer, and sparkling, the socks at Christian Dior were paired with metallic party dresses and platform sandals. At Alexander Wang and Alexandre Herchcovitch the look was knee-high and sporty, while Christopher Bailey and Hannah MacGibbon went for chunky knit socks in neutrals at Burberry Prorsum and Chloé, respectively.

Click below for affordable inspirations and then shop here and here for your budget-friendly fix.

Spring 2010 Trend Report: Primal Prints

coutorture — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:24:05 -0800

At the hands of Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten, mixed prints and layers of contrasting fabrics somehow make sense when paired with graphic jeweled cuffs and oversized neckpieces. Diane von Furstenberg took a more bohemian approach to the tribal trend for spring-with armfuls of bangles and printed maxi-dresses-while Frida Giannini and Nicolas Ghesquière fell hard for the urban warrior.

Spring 2010 Trend Report: All Cut Up

coutorture — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:05:39 -0800

There was a lot of skin peaking through fabric at the spring 2010 runway shows-the most severe seen in slashed bondage dresses at H ervé Léger, complicated cutous at Gucci, Cushnie et Ochs, and Zero + Maria Cornejo, and bare midriffs at Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, and Erin Wasson x RVCA.

Spring 2010 Trend Report: Washed and Destroyed Denim

coutorture — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:06:44 -0700

Denim turned up all over the runways for spring 2010-in head-to-toe destroyed Depression Era looks at Ralph Lauren, luxe logo embroidered jackets and skirts at Louis Vuitton, frayed patchwork body con dresses at Hervé Léger, lingerie style bustiers at Jean Paul Gaultier, and matching his and hers trousers at Chanel. See all the images in the gallery below.

Spring 2010 Trend Report: Army Surplus

coutorture — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:16:28 -0700

More than a few designers must have hit Army Navy stores for inspiration this spring, as military detailing was used on everything from combat boot-style footwear (at Jean Paul Gaultier and Phi) to army fatique jackets (Rag & Bone, Marc Jacobs, Celine, and Louis Vuitton).

Since September we've been living in a now-sold-out military jacket we picked up from the Gap, but J.Crew has a great version, too, which is still available online.