Posts for April 2nd 2009

Theyskens's Successor at Nina Ricci To Be Named Soon
Theyskens's Successor at Nina Ricci To Be Named Soon April 2, 2009 4:53 pm >> Nina Ricci is currently in a state of transition — Olivier Theyskens officially left the house earlier this month, and although Peter Copping's name has been thrown around as the replacement of choice, nothing has been made official.  Apparently several staffers, including PR director Kate Etter, also left the brand with Theyskens.Today, Mario Grauso, president of Ricci owner Puig, verified that there are "no plans [for] a hiatus at Ricci," adding that the company "will announce a new designer within the next few weeks."  According to Fashion Week Daily, a well-placed industry insider is "99% sure" that Copping will be tapped, but Grauso would not confirm anything, and when prodded about a possible Copping appearance at the Costume Institute Gala, replied, "I have not yet invited people for the Met."
April 2, 2009 2:18 pm >> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL — Is Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist repeating his DKNY Jeans campaign gig for Fall 2009?  At the Topshop opening this morning, he was snapped photographing Gracie Carvalho and a male model in two different looks, in what Refinery29 identified as "a DKNY campaign."  Girlfriend Garance Dore was also spotted in the vicinity — she's in town for an "ultra-secret mission" — could they be collaborating on the campaign?
Topshop Has Arrived in New York
Topshop Has Arrived in New York April 2, 2009 1:24 pm >> It's officially happened — the first US Topshop is open (view inside), and frenzy was just as expected — funnily enough, the women at the front of the line this morning were from England, and flew in expressly for the store opening.  Christopher Kane was inside, even though he doesn't currently have a line for the store, and Marc Jacobs showed up with Lorenzo Martone last night, answering yesterday's question of his whereabouts.
Coutorture Community Must Reads 04/02/09
Coutorture Community Must Reads 04/02/09 April 2, 2009 12:00 pm Hey, Nice Hat posted about her mother's colorful scarf, Topshop, an emerging jewelry line, and fajita rice bowls...
Shopping: Frocks From The Peplum Perspective April 2, 2009 11:30 am Whether a true peplum silhouette or an interpretation, the Spring 09 season has taken a multi-layered approach to dressing.
Someone Spoil Me For Coutorture: Eco-Friendly Gifts For April
Someone Spoil Me For Coutorture: Eco-Friendly Gifts For April April 2, 2009 10:29 am In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, everyone seems to be going "green" for the entire month of April.
April 2, 2009 9:55 am Richard Avedon Exhibition To Open At International Center Of PhotographyThere's nothing like the air-conditioned calm of a gallery opening during a sweltering New York summer--and this one should be on any fashion lover's calendar.
In The Showroom: Peter Pilotto Fall 2009
In The Showroom: Peter Pilotto Fall 2009 April 2, 2009 9:27 am Undeniably connected to the season prior but still its own collection, Fall 2009 for Peter Pilotto was about looking closely at nature and the microscopic.
Quote Of The Day: Buying Manolos In London And New York April 2, 2009 8:08 am “To this day, the only place to buy Manolos in London is at Monolo's own shop on Old Church Street, a side street in deepest Chelsea.
Shopping: Kate Moss For Topshop Spring 2009 April 2, 2009 7:52 am Even if you don't live in New York you can still partake in some of today's Topshop madness, thanks to the launch of Kate Moss's Spring 2009 range for the retailer.
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