Posts for March 2009

Anna Wintour Follows Federer to Miami
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Anna Wintour Follows Federer to Miami

>> Anna Wintour went to new lengths over the weekend to catch a Roger Federer match.  She showed up in Miami for the Sony Ericsson Open with son Charlie Shaffer, dining with her favorite player and then taking his third round match in yesterday.  But she didn't have eyes solely for Federer: she and Charlie were out to support Andy Murray at his match Saturday.  Daughter Bee Shaffer wasn't able to join the excursion, but she was spotted out in New York last Thursday for the opening of Exit the King on Broadway.*image: source
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Anna Wintour Follows Federer to Miami

>> Anna Wintour went to new lengths over the weekend to catch a Roger Federer match.  She showed up in Miami for the Sony Ericsson Open with son Charlie Shaffer, dining with her favorite player and then taking his third round match in yesterday.  But she didn't have eyes solely for Federer: she and Charlie were out to support Andy Murray at his match Saturday.  Daughter Bee Shaffer wasn't able to join the excursion, but she was spotted out in New York last Thursday for the opening of Exit the King on Broadway.
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>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —Style.com named their top ten new models for Fall 2009 Friday, and along the way confirmed the rumor that 15-year-old Polish wunderkind Monika "Jac" Jagaciak, who couldn't walk in Paris because she was too young, would be Calvin Klein's Fall 2009 face.  Apparently she scored the gig last week, and if the rest of the rumor holds true, she's a brand exclusive.
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>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —Style.com named their top ten new models for Fall 2009 Friday, and along the way confirmed the rumor that 15-year-old Polish wunderkind Monika "Jac" Jagaciak, who couldn't walk in Paris because she was too young, would be Calvin Klein's Fall 2009 face.  Apparently she scored the gig last week, and if the rest of the rumor holds true, she's a brand exclusive. [Style.com]

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Coutorture Community Must Reads 03/30/09
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Coutorture Community Must Reads 03/30/09

The Beauty Bunny reminded readers that sunless tanning technology has come a long way.
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The Beauty Bunny reminded readers that sunless tanning technology has come a long way.

Contrast Vassar taught readers how to understand modern art in a post entitled, "So True".

The Bridal Blog found a wedding favor with stylish packaging and an inspirational anecdote. 

Fashion Copius posted three new magazine covers that caught their eye.

 

Histoires de Parfums Launches A Heady New Fragrance

Histoires de Parfums Launches A Heady New Fragrance

Recently, we learned about fragrance line Histoires de Parfums which French chef and restaurant owner Gérald Ghislain launched some years back. This beautifully packaged, collection of fragrances amazed us with its concept: to build perfumes inspired by figures in history, like Jules Verne and Mata Hari. Aside from the eight "main characters" there are also three "soliloquies" and two "cult books". The newest fragrance, 1969, falls in that category. Meant to embody the mythical, culturally voluptuous year that was 1969, the new perfume contains a mixture of rose, chocolate, spices, and of course, patchouli. Click on the title link to learn more. 

Shopping: Leopard Goes Technicolor
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Shopping: Leopard Goes Technicolor

It was best represented in the Spring 2009 Lanvin collection, but big leopard prints in fresh spring colors are all over the place this season.
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It was best represented in the Spring 2009 Lanvin collection, but big leopard prints in fresh spring colors are all over the place this season. There's nothing more in fashion right now than optimism and these prints are a wonderful display of that sentiment. Pair these pieces with Brigitte Bardot eyeliner and soft, just-brushed hair and you'll be surprised how quickly your winter mood will lift.

Fall 2009 Trend Report: Over-The-Knee Please
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Fall 2009 Trend Report: Over-The-Knee Please

Over-the-knee boots were all over the Fall 2009 catwalks, in styles that ranged from stocking-like to trouser-like in their appearance.
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Fall 2009 Trend Report: Over-The-Knee Please

Over-the-knee boots were all over the Fall 2009 catwalks, in styles that ranged from stocking-like to trouser-like in their appearance. Thanks to the height, clothing was a lot less substantial and it was hard not to make the connection between the brevity of fabric and the recession. Not that things would be that simple, of course--these boots will undoubtedly cost quite a bit when they hit the retail floor (merchandisers put on your thinking caps). Check out our trend report from the Fall 2009 shows below. 

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In The Showroom: Richard Nicoll Fall 2009
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In The Showroom: Richard Nicoll Fall 2009

Last week, at the Centre For Fashion Enterprise pop-up showroom, we had the pleasure of meeting Richard Nicoll, maker of our favorite Topshop frock and all-around star designer.
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In The Showroom: Richard Nicoll Fall 2009

Last week, at the Centre For Fashion Enterprise pop-up showroom, we had the pleasure of meeting Richard Nicoll, maker of our favorite Topshop frock and all-around star designer. After a break-out MA collection at Central St Martins in 2002, Nicoll went on to show as part of the Fashion East gang and then, later, was backed by Topshop's New Gen program. More recently, Nicoll won the ANDAM prize as well as the British Fashion Council's Fashion Forward Award. Needless to say, he's faring quite well. Nicoll's standout Fall 2009 collection started by way of a print collaboration with the British artist Linder and explored deconstruction and femininity themes. Check out our snapshots from the showroom along with runway images below. 

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Quote Of The Day: Louis Vuitton Leads Africa Trends For Spring

When it appeared on the runway at the Louis Vuitton show in October, who could have believed that the fantastical footwear — selling at €1,250 to €2,250 (about $1,650 to $3,000) a pair — could be the hottest item for summer 2009?
by coutorture When it appeared on the runway at the Louis Vuitton show in October, who could have believed that the fantastical footwear — selling at €1,250 to €2,250 (about $1,650 to $3,000) a pair — could be the hottest item for summer 2009? No wonder that the designer Marc Jacobs baptized it the “Spicy,” giving a name to the shoe, as had previously been the custom with the now-fading It bags. To spice up this footwear, the designer added everything but the kitchen sink — as long as it was out of Africa.
Vivienne Westwood "Sex In The City" Wedding Dress Promptly Sold Out

Vivienne Westwood "Sex In The City" Wedding Dress Promptly Sold Out

Talk of the Sex In The City movie has finally quieted, but we happened upon the one thing that might revive it. It seems THE Vivienne Westwood Gold Label wedding gown, which Carrie Bradshaw wears when she is once again dumped by Mr. Big, went live on Net-a-Porter this weekend and promptly sold out. The nearly ten thousand dollar gown marks another step on Net-a-Porter's part, toward building out their recently launched Wedding Boutique. The new section positions all formal white and off-white frocks as potentially wedding-worthy with subsections curated for bridesmaids, guests, and family members.