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fashionologie — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:55:00 PDT

>> INSIDER WIRE -The situation at Ungaro with Esteban Cortazar is still unclear - though they are still expected to part ways and the designer has served the house with a lawsuit, Esteban appeared at the CFDA Awards on Monday, escorting Arlenis Sosa Pena in an Ungaro dress. When questioned about his situation, he replied: “I am still there. We are trying to work things out. We have had some differences but hopefully things will work out for the best, whether I am there or not.” [WWD]

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/17/09 Jimmy Choo Collabs & More

coutorture — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:37 PDT

H&M will launch a collaboration with Jimmy Choo, spanning bags, shoes and accessories, for holiday.

Kate and Laura Mulleavy said that the bright lights on stage at the CFDA Awards were what kept them calm.

Alexa Chung posed for Wren's holiday look book alongside Tennessee Thomas from The Like.

J.Crew in Soho turned their store-in-store space, which has its own entrance, into an accessories store.

Eva Mendes stars in a new steamy ad campaign for Calvin Klein underwear and jeans.

fashionologie — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:39:09 PDT

>> INSIDER WIRE -Marc Jacobs traded his skirt in for pants last night at the CFDA Awards, while Alexander Wang - who says he started wearing shorts a month ago and hasn't switched back to pants - debuted his "suit shorts" from Comme des Garcons: "I always feel awkward in a full get-up. You’ve got to break it up a little.” He may break with tradition, but it sounds like the Swarovski Womenswear winner is being groomed for big things - he was discussed yesterday at the Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit as a good investment opportunity, and rumors are circulating that for his Spring 2010 show, his usual stylist Alastair McKimm has been replaced with "a certain godhead of a stylist" who "deemed" to take the gig. [FWD, Style File, Alexandra Wilson's Twitter, The Imagist]

Quote Of The Day: Eric Wilson At Last Night's CFDA Awards

coutorture — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:51:46 PDT

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In the midst of the worst economic climate in decades, with consumers in revolt, it was almost a relief that Ms. Ullman did not shy away from a bit of a roast. It would have been disingenuous to declare anyone a real winner this year, though awards were handed out for best designers in several categories during what felt, at times, more like a pep rally than a glamorous event.

”"Hard to Name Real Winners at Fashion Awards", The New York Times

coutorture — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:32:14 PDT

2009 CFDA Awards: The Winners!

Our sister site, Fashionologie, has been steadily tracking the winners of tonight's CFDA Awards. They are...Rodarte for Womenswear Designer of the Year, Proenza Schouler for Accessory Designer of the Year, Ralph Lauren for the Popular Vote Award, Italo Zucchelli and Scott Sternberg tied for Menswear designer of the Year, Tim Hamilton for the Swarovski Award for Menswear, Alexander Wang for the Swarovski Award for Womenswear and Justin Giunta for the Swarovski Award for Accessories.

2009 CFDA Awards: The Makeup

coutorture — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:18:39 PDT

Photos by Coutorture.com

The MAC team was on hand this evening, recreating Fall 2009 makeup looks from Womenswear Designer of the Year nominees Narciso Rodriguez, Marc Jacobs and Rodarte. Led by makeup artist James Kaliardos, the small team had just over an hour dedicated to each set of girls. A couple of our backstage snapshots above.

2009 CFDA Awards: The Arrivals

coutorture — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:33:18 PDT

New York 06/15/09 Photos by Getty Images.

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2009 CFDA Awards: The Presentation

coutorture — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:20:15 PDT

New York 06/15/09 Photos by Coutorture.com.

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The 2009 CFDA Awards Are Here! Rodarte, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler Take Home Wins

fashionologie — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:33:28 PDT

>> American designers are trickling in at Alice Tully Hall for tonight's CFDA Awards - CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg was first to arrive, International Award winner Marc Jacobs walked the red carpet arm and arm with fiance Lorenzo Martone, Kirsten Dunst came with Womenwear of the Year nominees Rodarte, presenter Diane Kruger arrived with Swarovski nominee Jason Wu, Doutzen Kroes is resplendent in Zac Posen, and all were greeted on the front steps by a crowd of models in the nominees' creations.

Swarovski nominee Alexander Wang said he's "not nervous at all" - he woke up today and "forgot it was the CFDAs," but we'll have to wait and see if this turns out to be a night to remember for him, after all . . .

The ceremony is now underway, and host Tracy Ullman opened with a Kiefer Sutherland-headbutting joke - Proenza Schouler is an Accessory Designer nominee, and arrived with Daphne Guinness in tow - the CFDA crowd is a notoriously tough crowd, and the joke was met with "weak laughter."

Later on, Tracy, known for her designer impressions on her eponymous TV show, took a crack at impersonating Anna Wintour. Michelle Obama, who wasn't there in body, accepted her Special Tribute Award by video, and Rodarte's Laura and Kate Mulleavy accepted their Womenswear Award saying they watched Midnight Cowboy this afternoon to calm their nerves.

And the winners are . . . (nominees here):

Accessory Designer of the Year: Proenza Schouler
Popular Vote Award: Ralph Lauren
Menswear Designer of the Year: Italo Zucchelli for Calvin Klein and Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders (tie)
Swarovski Award for Menswear: Tim Hamilton
Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Alexander Wang
Swarovski Award for Accessories: Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry
Womenswear Designer of the Year: Rodarte

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A Recap Of The 2009 CFDA Award Nominees

coutorture — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:16:49 PDT

Tonight marks the 2009 CFDA Award ceremony and we'll be reporting from backstage. In preparation for tonight's event, here is a recap of this year's nominees. Below each picture you'll find the designer's name and the category from which they were nominated. Stay tuned for the results...

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