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Posts for April 22nd 2009

Francois-Henri Pinault

>> INSIDER WIRE —Double weddings seem to be the thing to do these days — Gisele Bundchen had two ceremonies, one in Santa Monica and the other in Costa Rica, and now Francois-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek, who were married on Valentine's Day in Paris, plan to have another wedding this weekend in Venice to celebrate with friends and family.
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>> INSIDER WIRE —Double weddings seem to be the thing to do these days — Gisele Bundchen had two ceremonies, one in Santa Monica and the other in Costa Rica, and now Francois-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek, who were married on Valentine's Day in Paris, plan to have another wedding this weekend in Venice to celebrate with friends and family. The ceremony will take place Saturday at the Pinault-owned Palazzo Grassi, where the couple first met when he held a gala there in 2006. [E!Online, People]
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Peter Copping Officially Taking Over at Nina Ricci
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Peter Copping Officially Taking Over at Nina Ricci

>> Not that it was expected any other way — Olivier is officially gone from the brand and sources have been pinpointing him as next in line for months — but now it's official: Peter Copping is the new artistic director at Nina Ricci.He started at the brand on Monday and is already hard at work on a capsule resort collection, which is expected to be unveiled in late June.
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>> Not that it was expected any other way — Olivier is officially gone from the brand and sources have been pinpointing him as next in line for months — but now it's official: Peter Copping is the new artistic director at Nina Ricci.

He started at the brand on Monday and is already hard at work on a capsule resort collection, which is expected to be unveiled in late June.  It sounds like his first Nina Ricci runway show won't be in the Fall, but rather in March 2010 — the company wants to give him time to settle in (and hopefully get it right, considering that he's the third designer they've had within a span of three years — Theyskens started in 2006, and Lars Nilsson was in place before that).   

But he already has plenty of ideas »

Coutorture Community Must Reads 04/22/09 Earth Day Edition!
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Coutorture Community Must Reads 04/22/09 Earth Day Edition!

The Budget Babe taught readers how to use a clothing swap website called Dig N Swap.
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The Budget Babe taught readers how to use a clothing swap website called Dig N Swap. ..

Style It recommended eco-friendly beauty offerings from Physician's Formula Organics. 

Fashion Pad reported that off-price e-commerce site Gilt Groupe is also celebrating Earth Day. 

The Smart Stylist created a round-up of eco-friendly fashion items available online. 

Isabel Marant

>> INSIDER WIRE —Isabel Marant has never had a major e-commerce presence, and it seems the company recently decided to make sure it wasn't available online at all.
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>> INSIDER WIRE —Isabel Marant has never had a major e-commerce presence, and it seems the company recently decided to make sure it wasn't available online at all.  While most companies are looking to expand their online presence, the brand requested retailers like Totokaelo, Satine, Hefjina, and Bird not sell their stock online; perhaps brand diffusion was a concern, and now that Emmanuelle Alt is on board as stylist and brand consultant, Isabel wants to keep the element of exclusivity? [TFS]

Eco-Friendly And Fabulous Fashion Items For Summer
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Eco-Friendly And Fabulous Fashion Items For Summer

Eco-friendly clothing tends to have a worn-in, faded quality to it so there's no better time to test the waters than in spring.
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Eco-friendly clothing tends to have a worn-in, faded quality to it so there's no better time to test the waters than in spring. With labels like Bodkin and Stella McCartney doing their part and many non-eco labels putting out organic options, we think the stage is set for fashionable eco dressing. Our favorites for summer above.

Rachel Rachel Roy For Macy's Collection Video
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Rachel Rachel Roy For Macy's Collection Video

News broke earlier this week that designer Rachel Roy would launch a bridge line with Macy's and apparently there's a collection video to go with it!
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News broke earlier this week that designer Rachel Roy would launch a bridge line with Macy's and apparently there's a collection video to go with it! The Rachel Rachel Roy line will include footwear, apparel and accessories and debut in select Macy's locations this August 2009. Check out the teaser video above. 

Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 Accessories Report
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Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 Accessories Report

Between Marc Jacobs' namesake labels and his collections for Louis Vuitton there are too many accessories to count.
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Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 Accessories Report

Between Marc Jacobs' namesake labels and his collections for Louis Vuitton there are too many accessories to count. Bangles, handbags, sunglasses and scarves--it is truly a feat in styling and merchandising. We'll be bringing you a look at the Louis Vuitton accessories next week but check out the Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 accessories in the gallery below. From those quilted perfectly-sized bags to the extra-large shades we're sure, if not the clothing, these pieces will be out the door in no time. 

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Happy Earth Day! Check Out Bodkin's Fall 2009 Look Book
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Happy Earth Day! Check Out Bodkin's Fall 2009 Look Book

In honor of Earth Day we think it's fitting to feature Bodkin's Fall 2009 look book.
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Happy Earth Day! Check Out Bodkin's Fall 2009 Look Book

In honor of Earth Day we think it's fitting to feature Bodkin's Fall 2009 look book. The contemporary brand, started by Eviana Hartman and Samantha Pleet, use sustainable design practices, organic cottons and wools and natural vegetable dyes in their collections. This year the duo won the inaugural Ecco Domani Sustainable Design Award. You might have seen our photos from their Fall 2009 presentation but here's a peek at their official look book. See the captions below each photo for materials and process details. 

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Shopping: The New Little Black Dress Silhouette
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Shopping: The New Little Black Dress Silhouette

Earlier this season we wrote about transparency and the little black dress but there's another silhouette gaining momentum--the one shouldered look.
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Earlier this season we wrote about transparency and the little black dress but there's another silhouette gaining momentum--the one shouldered look. One shouldered looks are popping up in all colors and prints but we happen to think they look best on a solid black, body-skimming dress. Glamorous and sophisticated we find this modern LBD a chic choice indeed.