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See Claudia Schiffer Model in Her New Cashmere Collection Lookbook

fashionologie — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:04:43 PDT

>> Claudia Schiffer's new knit collection - designed with German cashmere specialist Iris von Arnim - made its retail debut at Colette during Paris couture week, and it's hitting 50 doors worldwide shortly - including Net-a-Porter later this month. Camilla Akrans captured Schiffer herself modeling the tube dresses, chunky cardigans, and cableknit sweaters (which range from about $400 to $1,600) for the collection's lookbook, and the new designer says of her offering: "I wanted to make easy pieces that are practical yet chic . . . It’s been a huge learning curve, but it’s something I have wanted to do for a long time."

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Gisele Bundchen Covers Vogue Italia December 2010; Valentino for Gap Available in United States, After All

fashionologie — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:07:42 PST

Style.com's reality show North of Madison is rumored to run on the web only, rather than on television as previously thought [Fashionista]
Steven Meisel photographed Gisele Bundchen for Vogue Italia's December 2010 cover [Models.com]
The ruffle-filled Valentino for Gap collection - which was thought to be only available in Milan, London, Paris - can be ordered online through Colette [Nylon]
Alexander Wang has appointed Rodrigo Bazan, who was VP and general manager of Europe, Middle East, and India at Marc Jacobs, president of his company. Bazan joins the designer's brother and sister-in-law Dennis and Aimie Wang, who will remain chief principal officer and chief executive officer, respectively [WWD]
Miuccia Prada is rumored to be bringing former marathon Prada campaign face Sasha Pivovarova back, except this time she's said to be in the Spring 2011 Miu Miu campaign, alongside Querelle Jansen and Kasia Struss [TFS]
Crystal Renn wore prosthetic cheeks and lips for the plastic surgery-themed Vogue Paris shoot she worked on with Tom Ford; she also had Ford sign the gauze mask she wore: "It sits in my living room as we speak" [Fashionista]
Alexa Chung gives a video tour of her favorite Williamsburg haunts, proclaiming: "Williamsburg is sort of like my lover, whereas London is more like my husband. I love my husband, and I'll always be with him, but Williamsburg is so exciting." [Style.com]
Sophie Theallet, on her training under Azzedine Alaia: "All this time in NYC, still can't get around 2 think in INCHES -Mr.Alaia formed my eye on Millimeters-how 2 explain take 2 mm off in INCHES?" [@sophietheallet]
Hilary Swank said to be developing a fashion-themed game show, in which contestants will be tested on their fashion knowledge, for the CW [Vulture]

DC Comics and Colette Inspire Superhero-Themed Accessories from Karl Lagerfeld, Roger Vivier, and More

coutorture — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:10:16 PDT

Lanvin's Batman Tee, Karl Lagerfeld's Green Lantern gloves, Roger Vivier's Catwoman boots

To honor the 75th anniversary of DC Comics, Colette's Sarah Lerfel has commissioned a collection of superhero-themed accessories to fill her Paris boutique windows. For the occasion Lanvin menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver created a Batman Dog T-shirt, Roger Vivier designed Catwoman thigh boots complete with white whiskers, Karl Lagerfeld did jeweled and fingerless Green Lantern gloves, and Thierry Lasry whipped up a pair of Plastic Man shades.

Diet Coke-Obsessed Karl Lagerfeld Appears on Limited-Edition Bottles, Shoots Coco Rocha For Campaign

coutorture — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:42:52 PDT

Karl Lagerfeld, who reportedly lost 90 pounds in 2001 by consuming only Diet Coke and steamed vegetables and has been known to employ Diet Coke butlers, is now popping up on a series of limited-edition bottles of his favorite zero-calorie treat. A silhouetted Lagerfeld in profile and scripted signature adorn the white, pink, and black package - a collectable available at Galeries Lafayette and Colette as a limited-edition boxed version of the bottle, with matching bottle opener, priced from 47 euros, or $64 at current exchange

Lagerfeld chose Coco Rocha and Baptiste Giacobini for the ad campaign, photographing the former holding his favorite Lalique crystal goblet.

The Selby Is Now in Colette's Place

coutorture — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:42:09 PST

Todd Selby is getting his first-ever solo show in Paris's Colette featuring watercolors, video instillations, and, most notably, his photographs of creatives in their homes or at work. While creating new images for the show in Paris, Colette's Sarah Lerfel challenged Selby to photograph 20 people in a little over a week. His latest subjects include Jacques Grange, stylist Lisa Nalin, and artist Xavier Veilhan.

The show at Colette runs March 30-May 2, but if you are in Paris this week, stop by The Selby's Window Apartment for advance signed copies of his book or to have a portrait taken or your favorite pet.

Maison Martin Margiela's First Fragrance Fittingly (Untitled)

coutorture — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:30:53 PST

Although Margiela left his Maison last December, he apparently had been personally involved with every aspect of creating the house's first fragrance-from the juice itself, to the bottle and upcoming advertising campaign.

The fragrance, a "woody green floral" with notes of incense, bitter orange, jasmine, and cedar, is held in a Baron & Baron co-designed green-tinted bottle which appropriately has the effect of being dipped in white paint. Paris' Collette will have the first batch on January 25, and those of you in the U.S. will have to wait until it hits Margiela stores in March.

We're guessing there's also a hint of patchouli oil in there somewhere, as Margiela's models were often doused with the stuff before hitting the runway.

Source: WWD

Colette Heads to London for Pop Up Shop

coutorture — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:18:41 PST

Colette is popping up in East London at the Old Truman Brewery from November 26 - January 3!

Before you lucky Londoners get too excited, there is a catch. It's impossible to simply show up and shop at said pop-up holiday store. For the luxury of purchasing Colette-edited gifts one must first get on the guest list by either applying online-which British Vogue reports is not as easy as it sounds-or tracking down store sponsored Nissan Cube cars cruising through London and asking the driver for an invite (and hopefully a ride).

Those lucky enough to enter the store will find a number of Japanese inspired lifestyle products for sale (including the Nissan Cube car), live music, fashion presentations, and art installations.

Sounds lovely, but it might actually be easier to hop on the Eurostar and visit the real deal in Paris.

Source: Vogue.com UK

coutorture — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:21:05 PDT

Julien David Launches Line Of Exclusives At Colette

Japanese designer Julien David just launched a range of silk foulard printed scarves exclusively at Colette. The scarves are made in the North of Japan with expert craftsmanship and the softest matte twills, they range from four to five hundred dollars approximately. For Colette, David gave up his colorful sneaker, trucks and personage prints which are lively without losing that coveted "forever" status. W ord is that he traveled to every major city to make sure his designs landed at the best stores in time for spring. So far, online, Colette is dominating. Click on the title link to see his range of exclusives for the French retailer.

coutorture — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:54:06 PDT

Karl Lagerfeld X Repetto To Launch At Colette Tomorrow

We're T-minus fifteen minutes from the anticipated Louboutin sale on Gilt Groupe, and, just to add another time sensitive shoe-indulgence into the mix, here's something for tomorrow. Karl Lagerfeld's capsule collection for Repetto, which came down the runway with his Spring 2009 range, will launch tomorrow on Colette. Available in white, black and navy in styles flat and high-heeled the shoes feature a detachable "tutu" around the ankle. The platform will go for around $550 and the flat sandal around $435. The shoes will also be sold at Bergdorf Goodman and American Rag.

coutorture — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:31:06 PDT

Opening Ceremony Amps Up Their E-Commerce

Reorganized and fully-stocked, Opening Ceremony's e-commerce site is starting to get serious. Which designers have they chosen to represent on the site? Rodarte, Meadham Kirchhoff, Peter Pilotto, Hussein Chalayan, Jeremy Scott, and Japanese brand G.V.G.V. among others. These often editorialized international brands are all quite difficult to find online, particularly for American consumers. Much like Colette, Opening Ceremony's site is quirky and chaotic but if we've learned anything from the French retailer, it's that looks can deceiving. Thanks in part to their re-vamped site, Colette is now a heavy hitter in the world of fashion and retail--not just a hip boutique in Paris. With these coveted brands on Opening Ceremony's site, not to mention their plans to expand into Japan, we'd say Colette isn't alone in that effort.