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Fall 08 Trends Via Oscar de la Renta: Plum

coutorture — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:10:38 -0800

Oscar de la Renta was one of many designers to show plum in their Fall 2008 collection. Albeit, Oscar's plum was just a little bit richer, just a little bit more, well, plum than the others. Or maybe that's just our crush on the designer who insists, season after season, on celebrating the ever-popular concept of the 'powerful woman'. Oscar's plum appeared in the form of a trim cashmere knit sweater, high waisted wide leg trousers, and two fabulous floral print frocks. Below, two galleries, our editorial of the Oscar de la Renta Fall 08 plums, and, you know, everyone else's.

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Immaterial: Larson Grey Bellara Crop Braid Tank

coutorture — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:17:58 -0700

This eco-friendly tank is a must-have if there ever were one. Made from 100% sustainable silk (a nearly inherently sustainable fabric, although some companies use chemicals to yield greater results) with 50% soybean, 50% organic cotton braided banding, this versatile tank meets all of your new eco-resolutions. Nora Caliguri and Rachelyn Porter make up the design duo for Larsen Grey and are contributors to the new age of eco-friendly design with high aesthetic integrity. This Bellara Crop Braid Tank is a perfect year-round basic and comes in two fabulous colors, cement and royal. Admittedly, this tank will most likely only work with a high waisted number to match. If you're down with the whole look, check out our spread of some high waisted options below.

Bill Blass A/W 08 Video and Interview With MAC Team

coutorture — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:00:31 -0800

Yesterday, we talked with the MAC team about the rock n' roll inspired makeup for Bill Blass. The truth is, you never know how the makeup will turn out on the runway. No matter how beautiful it looks backstage, when the models get hit with bright, white lights and a million flashbulbs, it can be a disaster. Funnily enough, the makeup for Bill Blass wasn't our favorite close-up but looked spectacular on the runway.

The show, it turns out, was not of the rock n' roll variety. The look of Peter Som's collection for Bill Blass was rather ladylike with a nod to film noir (and all those powerful mischievous women). The plum, cobalt, and aqua palette, set against black was striking and high waisted belting kept everything tucked in where it counts. We suppose the reason for the rock n' roll makeup was mostly the need for intensity. The makeup served to mature the collection, and encouraged its dark side, rather than its pretty one.