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Posts for January 2009

Ines de la Fressange Trumps "All Those Sexy Little Things" at Gaultier Spring 2009
Jean Paul Gaultier

Ines de la Fressange Trumps "All Those Sexy Little Things" at Gaultier Spring 2009

>> Jean Paul Gaultier always has a trick up his sleeve for his runway shows — think Coco Rocha's iconic Irish dancing opener — and this time, it was all about the closer.  Ines de la Fressange, 51-year-old French supermodel who in the '80s became the first model to sign an exclusive modeling contract — hers was with Chanel — finished out the appropriately '80s-inspired show in a slinky black gown and ivory tuxedo jacket.  The audience cheered her the whole way down the runway, and she turned to wave at old friends.  Gaultier, for his part, was so excited about her appearance that he "chased the former supermodel down the runway and practically wrestled her to the ground during the final moments of the show, catching her just before she fell."  De la Fressange called it a one-off occasion, admitting that she was nervous backstage "surrounded by all those sexy little things."*image: source
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>> Jean Paul Gaultier always has a trick up his sleeve for his runway shows — think Coco Rocha's iconic Irish dancing opener — and this time, it was all about the closer.  Ines de la Fressange, 51-year-old French supermodel who in the '80s became the first model to sign an exclusive modeling contract — hers was with Chanel — finished out the appropriately '80s-inspired show in a slinky black gown and ivory tuxedo jacket.  The audience cheered her the whole way down the runway, and she turned to wave at old friends.  Gaultier, for his part, was so excited about her appearance that he "chased the former supermodel down the runway and practically wrestled her to the ground during the final moments of the show, catching her just before she fell."  De la Fressange called it a one-off occasion, admitting that she was nervous backstage "surrounded by all those sexy little things."
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Vogue

>> INSIDER WIRE —No one ever really doubted that Anna Wintour only had her hand in one pot — Vogue — and she may soon be tasked with finding Olivier Theyskens a new post.  In Sundance favorite The September Issue, Anna is shown meeting with Neiman Marcus/Bergdorf Goodman, "the largest luxury goods reatiler in the country," and "fundamentally telling Burt Tansky, the CEO, what to put on his shelves," according to the film's director RJ Cutler.
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>> INSIDER WIRE —No one ever really doubted that Anna Wintour only had her hand in one pot — Vogue — and she may soon be tasked with finding Olivier Theyskens a new post.  In Sundance favorite The September Issue, Anna is shown meeting with Neiman Marcus/Bergdorf Goodman, "the largest luxury goods reatiler in the country," and "fundamentally telling Burt Tansky, the CEO, what to put on his shelves," according to the film's director RJ Cutler. "Right there, they're deciding what people will wear." [Salon]
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Coutorture Community Must Reads 01/28/09
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Coutorture Community Must Reads 01/28/09

Another Normal photographs gorgeous graphic window displays at Bergdorf Goodman... Chic Alert posts about a Cole Haan sample sale which boasts up to 80% off.  Eye4Style clues us in to a United Nude and K-Swiss collaboration poised to hit shelves this season.  Fashion Addict Diary has the perfect pre-Valentine's Day indulgence--designer lingerie for 50% off.   
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Another Normal photographs gorgeous graphic window displays at Bergdorf Goodman...

Chic Alert posts about a Cole Haan sample sale which boasts up to 80% off. 

Eye4Style clues us in to a United Nude and K-Swiss collaboration poised to hit shelves this season. 

Fashion Addict Diary has the perfect pre-Valentine's Day indulgence--designer lingerie for 50% off. 

 

Chiuri, Piccioli Give Valentino Couture a Try for Spring 2009
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Chiuri, Piccioli Give Valentino Couture a Try for Spring 2009

>> When Valentino Garavani released a statement categorically denying that he had anything to do with the design of his former accessory designers's first collection for the label, perhaps it was because he knew what was going to come down the runway today.
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>> When Valentino Garavani released a statement categorically denying that he had anything to do with the design of his former accessory designers's first collection for the label, perhaps it was because he knew what was going to come down the runway today.

As Valentino and partner Giancarlo Giammetti sat front row, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli sent out a collection that looked as though Valentino could have designed it himself; it was pure homage.  Not to say that that didn't leave something to be wanted — there was no hint of the new designers' personalities, as if they still wished to be the invisible accessory designers, and this suggestion was reiterated by the fact that the show's programs had neither Chiuri's nor Piccioli's names listed.  I, for one, am missing the categorically ousted Alessandra Facchinetti — her couture was fresh, sumptuous — unlike this collection — and with character.
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Ralph Lauren

>> THE MODELIZER —Ubah Hassan, the Somalian model who first appeared the historic issue of Vogue Italia last year, has become a Ralph Lauren favorite.  She closed out his Spring 2009 show last September and joins Valentina Zelyaeva in the label's Spring 2009 campaign, which is big for two reasons — first, because Valentina's Ralph exclusive helped catapult her onto the list of top-earning models for 2008, and second, because we all know what a little Ralph love can do for a model — think Tyson Beckford.
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>> THE MODELIZER —Ubah Hassan, the Somalian model who first appeared the historic issue of Vogue Italia last year, has become a Ralph Lauren favorite.  She closed out his Spring 2009 show last September and joins Valentina Zelyaeva in the label's Spring 2009 campaign, which is big for two reasons — first, because Valentina's Ralph exclusive helped catapult her onto the list of top-earning models for 2008, and second, because we all know what a little Ralph love can do for a model — think Tyson Beckford. [TFS]

Spotlight On Katsuya Kamo
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Spotlight On Katsuya Kamo

The head-pieces in the Chanel Spring 2009 Haute Couture show were so unbelievable, we just had to find out more about the designer who created them--Japanese hair and makeup artist Katsuya Kamo.
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Spotlight On Katsuya Kamo

The head-pieces in the Chanel Spring 2009 Haute Couture show were so unbelievable, we just had to find out more about the designer who created them--Japanese hair and makeup artist Katsuya Kamo. Kamo has long collaborated with Junya Watanabe, which should be a testament to the scale at which he operates, in addition to working on countless high-fashion magazine editorials. Check out some examples of his work below. 

Dazed + Confused. Photography by Ben Toms, Styling by Karen Langley Junya Watanabe Fall 2004 Junya Watanabe Spring 2003 Chanel Spring 2009 Haute Couture Vogue Italia, Photography by Steven Klein, Styling by Patti Wilson Junya Watanabe Spring 2004 Shinbyio. Photography by Kazuo Arihara, Styling by Katsuya Kamo
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Peter Copping Looks to Be Theyskens's Nina Ricci Replacement
Nina Ricci

Peter Copping Looks to Be Theyskens's Nina Ricci Replacement

>> The Olivier Theyskens-Nina Ricci saga continues: Sources are saying that Peter Copping, who met with Ricci owners two weeks ago, is in place to succeed as designer at Nina Ricci.  No details could be determined on when the switchover would occur — Olivier is contracted until October, which means he could show up to two more collections for the label, but rumors of clashes between the designer and management also imply that he might leave sooner.The main point of disagreement is understand to be management's expected commerciality of Olivier's designs — apparently his Spring 2009 collection didn't sell well, but Olivier still seems blase about paying attention the bottom line.  The designer has a history of designing expensive pieces that, while eliciting editorial acclaim, don't always sell well — this was the case at Rochas before Nina Ricci.
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>> The Olivier Theyskens-Nina Ricci saga continues: Sources are saying that Peter Copping, who met with Ricci owners two weeks ago, is in place to succeed as designer at Nina Ricci.  No details could be determined on when the switchover would occur — Olivier is contracted until October, which means he could show up to two more collections for the label, but rumors of clashes between the designer and management also imply that he might leave sooner.

The main point of disagreement is understand to be management's expected commerciality of Olivier's designs — apparently his Spring 2009 collection didn't sell well, but Olivier still seems blase about paying attention the bottom line.  The designer has a history of designing expensive pieces that, while eliciting editorial acclaim, don't always sell well — this was the case at Rochas before Nina Ricci.

Copping, on the other hand, hails from Louis Vuitton, where if nothing else, he's guaranteed a pedigree in how to make money with fashion — Louis Vuitton is not exactly known for losing money as both Ricci and Rochas did with Olivier at the helm.  Copping sounds exactly like what the brass at Nina Ricci would be looking for right about now — plus, he's Marc Jacobs's right-hand man, and has the Central Saint Martins degree.

In the midst of all this mess, Olivier still appears blase — he was spotted out partying Monday night, a big smile plastered across his face.  Maybe he knows something we don't know?
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