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Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/05/09 Esteban Cortazar Leaving Ungaro & More

coutorture — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:16:10 PDT

Esteban Cortazar is said to be leaving Emanuel Ungaro after three seasons thanks to an impasse over marketing and advertising strategy.

American Apparel is attempting to market and sell lamé and neon scrunchies for six dollars a piece.

A rumor is circulating that Karl Lagerfeld will leave Chanel and be replaced by Alber Elbaz who will be replaced by Oliver Theyskens at Lanvin.

LVMH-owned Donna Karan is rumored to be inking a deal to manufacture and distribute DKNY men's apparel.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/08/09 Ford Sues Model & More

coutorture — Fri, 08 May 2009 06:00:21 PDT

Ford Models filed a suit in Manhattan Supreme Court against model Kendra Spears.

Despite rumors, Oliver Theyskens will not be taking the creative director position at Halston.

Marc Jacobs will launch a new fragrance, called Lola, this August.

Anna Wintour was photographed walking home from work yesterday evening.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/04/09 Som Finds Partners & More

coutorture — Mon, 04 May 2009 05:25:18 PDT

Peter Som signed on to work with Milan based clothing manufacturer, Margon, showroom ADC, and public relations firm KCD.

In addition to Alexander Wang, CFDA winners Vena Cava have also designed exclusive pieces for Gap this summer.

Rumors have resurfaced that Oliver Theyskens is a contender for the creative director position at Halston.

Tom Binns might be interested in expanding his company by taking on a financial backer and partnering with Target.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 04/14/09 Oscar Smoothes Things Over & More

coutorture — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:03:42 PDT

Oscar de la Renta quelled backlash from his comments about Michelle Obama by appearing on "The View" last night.

Rick Owens opened his first flagship in London and has plans to open a store in Tokyo in September.

The Converse by John Varvatos women's line is being discontinued, although the footwear and men's lines will remain.

Rumors that Oliver Theyskens is headed for Halston are being met with rumors that he is poised for Schiaparelli.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 04/06/09 E-Commerce Growth & More

coutorture — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:23:40 PDT

Off-price retailer Gilt Groupe is launching a second site for Japanese consumers referred to just as Gilt Groupe Japan.

British e-commerce retailer, My-Wardrobe.com, reported a 169 percent sales increase over the last year.

Derek Lam shot his first ad campaign in San Francisco last week which is poised to launch in August.

Rumors are circulating that ex-Nina Ricci designer Oliver Theyskens will take the reigns at Halston.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 03/26/09 Collaboration News & More

coutorture — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:17:02 PDT

Looks from Matthew Williamson's H&M collection have already leaked, and now there's a video and campaign image too.

The rendering of the Topshop facade looks awfully similar a real photograph which can only mean they've hypnotized us.

Last night, Oliver Theyskens launched an exclusive Nina Ricci handbag for Dover Street Market in London.

Some are still pondering the Fall 2009 shows and some are ready to shop: Fall's Top Ten Must-Haves are articulated.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 03/16/09 Los Angeles Fashion Week & More

coutorture — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:57:21 PDT

Los Angeles Fashion Week has never been the most anticipated series of events, and the recession is not helping matters.

Another clip of the CNN piece featuring Carine Roitfeld has been released and in it Roitfeld shows off her new Balenciaga.

Oliver Theyskens and Nina Ricci have made their split official, many months before Theyskens contract was due to expire.

Accessories designer Pierre Hardy gives some insight as to why shoes have become so outrageous in the last few years.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 02/27/09 A Wave Of Beauty Collabs & More

coutorture — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:28:38 PST

Today's designer has to know where to focus their collaborative attention and beauty is a now viable option--Tracy Reese can boast a sixth nail polish collection for Sally Hansen.

Dasha Zhukova, an art gallerist, has been hired as Katie Grand's replacement at Pop magazine.

The Daily Beast dives into the fashion realm and offers a wrap up of London collection highlights.

Marco Zanini reveals his first collection for Rochas in the wake of the experimental Oliver Theysken days--make room for more cocktail dresses.

Olivier Theyskens Is Still at Nina Ricci's Table

fashionologie — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:06:24 PST

>> Although sources are saying that Puig already has a new designer lined up to take Oliver Theyskens's spot at Nina Ricci, he looked right at home at the Ricci table last night during the annual Sidaction AIDS benefit gala, right down the way from Nina Ricci president Manuel Puig. Maybe he's going to ride out his contract until October, after all? But it another fashion fixture who was on everyone's minds last night - Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, making her first appearance at a fashion event and breaking her usual ties with Dior by wearing Yves Saint Laurent as the guest of Pierre Berge.
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Fashion In 50 Seconds 01/28/09 Peter Copping Posied For Nina Ricci & More

coutorture — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:36:46 PST

Peter Copping, longtime designer for Louis Vuitton under the leadership of Marc Jacobs, is poised to take Oliver Theysken's position at Nina Ricci. Wait, what?

WWD recounts the celebrity presence at the Spring 2009 Chanel Haute Couture show, like everyone else, completely ignoring the fact that Kayne West was in every picture.

Alexander Wang is jumping on the bandwagon and launching his own men's range which will debut this Spring 2010. But where will he show?

Plenty of new Urban Outfitters collaboration announcements thanks to Stylefile, who refers to those particular consumers as "tightwads". Classy.