Posts for April 2nd 2009

Nina Ricci Apr 02, 2009

Theyskens's Successor at Nina Ricci To Be Named Soon

>> 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."

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>> 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."

As for Oliver's legacy, those towering shoes he created for Fall 2009 will not be going into production — no surprise, but still, a comment on the ever-present misalignment between the brand and its former designer.
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DKNY Apr 02, 2009

>> 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?

by POPSUGAR Fashion News

>> 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? [Refinery29]

Kate Moss Apr 02, 2009

Topshop Has Arrived in New York

>> 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.

by POPSUGAR Fashion News

>> 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.

Right at 11 am, when Kate Moss was supposed to make her appearance, employees encouraged the crowd to chant "Kate, Kate," and apparently she came out with Sir Philip Green, stood on a box as confetti fell, and did her catwalk around the box, all in about ten seconds before the doors were opened, she did a little dance (video), and disappeared — she's already been spotted at Pastis since. But she has been doing quite the publicity blitz, revealing her list of loves to Style.com, and doing video interviews with the Telegraph and Teen Vogue.

Sir Philip Green is certainly coasting on the hype — two parties the past two nights, a VIP shopping event marked by Anna Wintour and Bee Shaffer appearances, and another party tonight — but will Topshop's cachet remain now that it's more accessible? Jezebel's reporting that they're keeping the store empty and the line long to create hype, so we'll have to see if it works.
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Lucky Brand Apr 02, 2009

Coutorture Community Must Reads 04/02/09

Hey, Nice Hat posted about her mother's colorful scarf, Topshop, an emerging jewelry line, and fajita rice bowls... Omiru responded to a reader who wanted to know what to pack this time of year for a trip to San Francisco. Shoe Smitten, in honor of April Fool's Day, paid tribute to the top five worst shoes she's seen around. High Fashion Girl clued readers into a chance to win a $1000 Lucky Brand shopping spree.

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Hey, Nice Hat posted about her mother's colorful scarf, Topshop, an emerging jewelry line, and fajita rice bowls...

Omiru responded to a reader who wanted to know what to pack this time of year for a trip to San Francisco.

Shoe Smitten, in honor of April Fool's Day, paid tribute to the top five worst shoes she's seen around.

High Fashion Girl clued readers into a chance to win a $1000 Lucky Brand shopping spree.

Shopping Apr 02, 2009

Shopping: Frocks From The Peplum Perspective

Whether a true peplum silhouette or an interpretation, the Spring 09 season has taken a multi-layered approach to dressing.

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Whether a true peplum silhouette or an interpretation, the Spring 09 season has taken a multi-layered approach to dressing. Modern, modest, and flattering we think this look will prove attractive to more than just the twenty-somethings. Although the catwalk examples were not rampant, Karl Lagerfeld rendered most of the looks at Fendi in this style. All we can do now is hope for a little trickle-down.

Eco Apr 02, 2009

Someone Spoil Me For Coutorture: Eco-Friendly Gifts For April

In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, everyone seems to be going "green" for the entire month of April.

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In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, everyone seems to be going "green" for the entire month of April. From eco friendly packaging to sustainable products, in 2009 there are an unbelievable number of options for green gifting. Whether it is a friend’s birthday, a housewarming party or a gift “just because”, green gifts are definitely the way to go this month. Check out our top picks with information on where to buy, in the gallery below.

-Someone Spoil Me

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Richard Avedon Exhibition To Open At International Center Of Photography

There'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. The exhibition opens May 14th and stays open through September 6th. It calls itself "the first exhibition devoted exclusively to Richard Avedon’s fashion work" and is slated to include some 175 photographs from Avedon's career. Avedon is most widely known for his work in the 50's and 60's at Harper's Bazaar and in the 70's and 80's at Vogue (he went to Vogue when Diana Vreeland did). Avedon was also the inspiration behind Stanley Donen's film Funny Face starring Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn. Let's hope the film is playing down the street at Bryant Park this summer, so that one could make a whole Avedon evening of it.

feature Apr 02, 2009

In The Showroom: Peter Pilotto Fall 2009

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.

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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. This time around the editorial pieces--those completely covered in beading--were actually detachable from the dresses so that customers could buy the bolero, the frock, or both if they wanted. Otherwise, the design duo collaborated with Linda Farrow for sunglasses, Scott Wilson for jewelry, and Jerome C. Rousseau for shoes. Check out a few of our snapshots of the collection along with stills from the runway below.

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Manolo Blahnik Apr 02, 2009

Quote Of The Day: Buying Manolos In London And New York

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.

by coutorture 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. It's a mostly residential area, and a twenty-minute walk from the nearest underground station. It is not convenient to Mayfair's Bond Street or Knightsbridge's Sloane Street, where most of the world's top luxury labels can be found....None of London's other stores are allowed to carry the brand, lest they cannibalize sales from the Old Church Street boutique. For women with a day job, it is nearly impossible to buy a pair of Manolo Blahniks in London. In fact, many of London's serious dressers buy their Manolos in New York, where, thanks to an enterprising franchise partner, George Malkemus, they are available at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, and even online, in addition to the Manolo Blahnik boutique, just off Fifth Avenue.

Shopping Apr 02, 2009

Shopping: Kate Moss For Topshop Spring 2009

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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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. We've never been huge fans of this formulaic "brand" but this season, we will admit, the offerings are much more dynamic. As per the tip-off leading up to today's launch, there are a ton of liberty prints. Also launched today are new Preen and Jonathan Saunders offerings.