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Christian Lacroix's Savior
There might be light at the end of the tunnel for Christian Lacroix. After accumulating over 14 million dollars in losses and nearly facing liquidation, the fashion house received a serious bid from Italy’s Borletti Group. Borletti is the owner of La Rinascente, Italy’s largest department store chain, and French department stores Printemps.
2009 Fall Couture: Christian Lacroix
The looming question is can Lacroix be saved? But the show went on. In a pared down but no less beautiful Couture collection, the great French designer delivered a round of Lacroix best ofs.
Will Lacroix Be Saved?
Christian Lacroix showed his last couture collection in Paris today . . .
The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Mary-Kate Olsen
You knew Mary-Kate wasn't going to wear something simple. Far from. She swept through the Met Gala in a vintage Lacroix gown.
Spring Couture Trend Alert: Very Pretty Pastels
Very pretty pastels dominated the Spring Couture runways this season. Notice how this light, chalky hue is ideal for showing off intricate details and gives off a whimsical feel. Christian Dior took the bold approach and dyed silk taffeta frocks in dusty blue and peach while Elie Saab played it demure with light green and purple.
2009 Spring Couture: Christian Lacroix
Opulent, whimsical, vivid — all adjectives you can count on Lacroix to bring. However, considering this is couture, the French great toned things down a tad. There's still plenty of pouf and crazy, but this collection felt tame.
Spring Peek: Luxotica
Have I ever mentioned Spring is my favorite fashion season? Hey — California girl here. It's prime time to sit back and start assembling your Spring wish list.
Which Inaugural Sketch Should Michelle Obama Choose?
The idea of what icon-in-the-making Michelle Obama is going to wear to the presidential inauguration is making fashion folks giddy. WWD created a story with an extensive amount of designer sketches made for Michelle and the grand event. Michelle is wowing audiences with her bold fashion choices as well as her high/low fashion sense — we anticipate watching her over the next four years.
Ladies Who Lacroix
You want some fashion die-hards, I'll give you some. A friend of mine who works in the fashion department at the NY Post started assembling her friends for "fashion dinners." It is what it sounds like.
Link Time!!!
- Heritage and Tradition: The Legacy of Louis Vuitton — Bag Snob
- An "ANTM" winner scores a gig! — The Cut
- Figure flattery guide: What to wear to flatter a large bust — Omiru
- Head games: 12 hats to make summertime the tops — Refinery 29
- Sonia Rykiel sounds off at Woolmark — Style File
- Free People: Hideous iron-curtain nostalgia will set you back a few rubles — Jezebel
- Make a pointed statement at work — Coutorture
- Marc Jacobs key pouch — Purse Blog
- Gisele stars in latest Aquascutum ad — UK FabSugar
- Trendspotting: Linebackers in couture — Fashionista
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