Posts for January 16th 2009

Gisele Bundchen Jan 16, 2009

>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —Prepare to see even more of Gisele Bundchen than usual — she teamed up with Project (RED) to help fight AIDS, and as a result will be appearing on over 30 February 2009 Elle covers internationally. And if that's not enough of the reigning Brazilian supermodel for you, have a look at her first angular ad for Spring 2009 Christian Dior, shot by Craig McDean.

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>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —Prepare to see even more of Gisele Bundchen than usual — she teamed up with Project (RED) to help fight AIDS, and as a result will be appearing on over 30 February 2009 Elle covers internationally. And if that's not enough of the reigning Brazilian supermodel for you, have a look at her first angular ad for Spring 2009 Christian Dior, shot by Craig McDean. [TFS]

Kate Moss Jan 16, 2009

Happy 35th, Kate Moss!

>> Last year, Kate Moss tried to ring in 34 by partying one hour for every year since her birth — she only made it 18, but she did it in starry Chanel, no less. This year it's all about the big 3-5, which marks twenty years since her first modeling job for The Face; Kate's supposed to celebrate all weekend, with the big house party tonight involving a pig on a spit, but we're celebrating with a look back at old-school Kate — think the glorious '90s.*image: source, source

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1995: <i>Don Juan De Marco</i> premiere with Johnny Depp

>> Last year, Kate Moss tried to ring in 34 by partying one hour for every year since her birth — she only made it 18, but she did it in starry Chanel, no less. This year it's all about the big 3-5, which marks twenty years since her first modeling job for The Face; Kate's supposed to celebrate all weekend, with the big house party tonight involving a pig on a spit, but we're celebrating with a look back at old-school Kate — think the glorious '90s.
*image: source, source

1995: Costume Institute Gala with Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell

1994: CFDA Awards with Christy Turlington

2002: Mario Testino private viewing with Alexander McQueen

2002: Marc Jacobs fashion show with Jefferson Hack

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Barbie Jan 16, 2009

Coutorture Community Must Reads 01/16/09

Beauty Junkies Unite finds the perfect shade of red nail polish that definitely gets the glamazon seal of approval. Fashion Binge lets her readers in on an Inaugural sample sale.

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Beauty Junkies Unite finds the perfect shade of red nail polish that definitely gets the glamazon seal of approval.

Fashion Binge lets her readers in on an Inaugural sample sale. 50% off everything from Hayden Harnett is nothing to scoff at--even these days.

The Business of Fashion reports on Barbie's influence on independent designers this Fall 09. Never thought we'd say that but then again, they probably didn't either.

Honeycrate surveys durable, affordable weekender luggage and comes up with some very stylish examples.

Shopping Jan 16, 2009

Topshop Indulges In The Polka Dot Trend

We find the oversized black and white polka dot trend too fabulous for words--especially when it's skillfully layered with contrasting prints.

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We find the oversized black and white polka dot trend too fabulous for words--especially when it's skillfully layered with contrasting prints. Leave it to Christian Lacroix and House of Holland to do it best, after all, both love an over-the-top challenge. In case you're ready to start practicing, these Topshop examples are perfectly matched to those on Spring 09 runways.

Isaac Mizrahi Jan 16, 2009

Liz Claiborne Cruise 2009 Swimwear

This swimwear collection is one of the first by Isaac Mizrahi in his new position as Creative Director at Liz Claiborne and his skill at understanding the most basic consumer needs is perfectly demonstrated.

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This swimwear collection is one of the first by Isaac Mizrahi in his new position as Creative Director at Liz Claiborne and his skill at understanding the most basic consumer needs is perfectly demonstrated. The first set of deliveries in the collection, or Cruise 1, consists of suits you would want to wear when you're not in the beach bum mindset yet, like navy and white suits in polka dots, stripes, and solids. The second set of deliveries, or Cruise 2, is full of bright prints and fits the state of mind you're in after lounging at the beach for a few days (or, hey, weeks). We love Mizrahi's fresh, all-American take on swimwear--especially because it's so flexible.

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feature Jan 16, 2009

Tomorrow's Schedule: Men's Fall 2009. Milan Day One.

10am Gaetano Navarra. 11am C.P.

by coutorture 10am Gaetano Navarra. 11am C.P. Company. 12am Costume National Homme. 1pm Dolce & Gabbana.1pm Gazzarrini. 2pm Jil Sander. 3pm Missoni. 4pm Burberry Prorsum. 5pm Les Hommes Homme. 6pm Carlo Pignatelli Outside. 7pm Trussardi 1911.

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Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2009

For Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2009, Galliano looked to some of the potent female characters first imagined by Alfred Hitchcock and Helmut Newton.

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For Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2009, Galliano looked to some of the potent female characters first imagined by Alfred Hitchcock and Helmut Newton. What that translates to, really, are strong hyper-female outfits not unfamiliar to Galliano in the slightest. In a recession, this uncompromised way of dressing might be the one sentiment that impresses women.

Pucci Jan 16, 2009

Fashion In 50 Seconds 01/16/09 Pre-Fall 2009 Collections & More

First up, the Pre-Fall 2009 collections of Giambattista Valli, Christian Dior, and Pucci have dropped--this close to the Fall 09 shows, there's no way these looks weren't cut from the same cloth... Samples from the Spring 2009 Obedient Sons & Daughters collection which will not be produced will be sold at a sample sale next week. Blackbook offers their take on recession lingo adopted by the glossies and yes, "crisis chic" is among them.

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First up, the Pre-Fall 2009 collections of Giambattista Valli, Christian Dior, and Pucci have dropped--this close to the Fall 09 shows, there's no way these looks weren't cut from the same cloth...