Posts for July 7th 2009

Video: Marc Jacobs Explains Where the Louis Vuitton Bunny Ears Came From
Marc Jacobs Explains Where the Louis Vuitton Bunny Ears Came From July 7, 2009 8:01 pm >> The video accompaniment to Louis Vuitton's Fall 2009 campaign has appeared on The Moment — it will be on louisvuitton.com next week — with Madonna, stylist Marie Amelie-Sauve, and makeup artist Pat McGrath all making appearances.
July 7, 2009 7:34 pm >> Karl Lagerfeld Responds to Rumors of Chanel Retirement —Yesterday evening, Cathy Horyn asked Karl Lagerfeld about the veracity of the rumors that he might be stepping down at Chanel and be replaced by Alber Elbaz of Lanvin: "Mr. Lagerfeld said to forget about it.
Martin Margiela Goes Artisanal with Pen Caps, False Eyelashes for Fall 2009 Couture
Martin Margiela Goes Artisanal with Pen Caps, False Eyelashes for Fall 2009 Couture July 7, 2009 7:15 pm >> There's been plenty of contention about Martin Margiela's current role at his Maison, and for the label's Fall 2009 couture Artisanal line, plenty of familiar tactics were used: faceless models, nude or black leotards, and handmade jackets out of blue pen caps and vests out of false eyelashes.
July 7, 2009 7:15 pm >> Bruno Frisoni Donated Shoes to Lacroix's Show; LVMH President Speaks on Lacroix Purchase Rumors —If the shoes at Christian Lacroix's Fall 2009 couture show seemed familiar, it's because Bruno Frisoni of Roger Vivier and Vivier owner Diego Della Valle donated them, according to the former: "I called Mr. Della Valle and told him what was happening and he said, ‘Yes, of course, we’re with [Lacroix].”  As for the rumors of LVMH repurchasing Lacroix, LVMH President Yves Carcelle said after the show: “Oh, this I don’t know!
Givenchy Fall 2009 Haute Couture
Givenchy Fall 2009 Haute Couture July 7, 2009 6:53 pm Paris 07/07/09.
Chanel Fall 2009 Haute Couture
Chanel Fall 2009 Haute Couture July 7, 2009 6:42 pm Paris 07/07/09.
Karl Lagerfeld's Fall 2009 Chanel Couture: All High/Low Skirts and Perfume Bottles
All High/Low Skirts and Perfume Bottles July 7, 2009 3:45 pm >> Although he skipped the oversized set at the Grand Palais last season, Karl Lagerfeld brought Fall 2009 couture back to the usual with a set of four white oversized Chanel No.
July 7, 2009 3:11 pm >> Valentino Fall 2009 Couture Said to Be "Radical" —Valentino has made some major personnel changes recently in hopes of reinvigorating the brand under the direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, and the designer's third effort — their Fall 2009 couture show tomorrow — is to be "shrouded in black," according to TIME Style & Design's Kate Betts.
Christian Lacroix Fall 2009 Haute Couture
Christian Lacroix Fall 2009 Haute Couture July 7, 2009 2:30 pm 07/07/09 Photos by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images.
Giorgio Armani Brings Out Shine, Star Power for Fall 2009 Couture
Giorgio Armani Brings Out Shine, Star Power for Fall 2009 Couture July 7, 2009 2:24 pm >> Giorgio Armani loves his star power, and this morning's dose involved Megan Fox and Cate Blanchett sitting together front row with five bodyguards safeguarding their seats.