Thursday, July 3, 2008

Matador Chic

Say olé, darlings! Intricate embroidery, boleros, and dramatic red, black and white combinations have CC reminiscing about the torero at a bullfight she once saw in the little Spanish town of Ciudad Rodrigo, outside Salamanca.

On the runways, couturiers delighted in matador-inspired details.

Christian Lacroix (these four "fuchsia carpet" photos courtesy style.com)




















Alexander McQueen, via nymag.com.
Note the gold leggings and the model's toreador stance - genius!

Givenchy black and white jacket detail; style.com
Alexis Mabille black and gold vest; runway shot courtesy Australian Vogue online
Want the look? ¡Corre! to Neiman Marcus for this delightful D&G tiered silk bolero.

Or tango over to Topshop for this fringed jacket.
If you are willing to take a fashion risk and don the toreador trend more literally, may I suggest Anna Sui’s velvet cape? This photo via elle.com.
And the shoes? ¡Qué fantásticos!
Christian Louboutin open-toe scarlet Passementerie hidden platform, at neimanmarcus.com.
Mary Norton rose satin pump with gold embroidery; photo via elle.com
Alexander McQueen black suede peep toe ankle wrap sandal with white embroidery, via style.com.
Grab the bull by the horns, ladies!!

42 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'd buy Christian Lacroix made. If he started to sell crocs, I might even consider wearing them...not!! haha..anyways..I really loved the post girl! it makes m want to be a bullfighter!! :)

Merily said...

I love the Anna Sui's cape. May be just because it's velvet, and I'm having a sort of velvet phase, but I just LOVE it.

Couture Carrie said...

Me too, F.A.! Thanks!
Mimi - velvet is going to be so hot for fall, so you are ahead of the curve!
xoxox CC

Syed said...

The detailing on those jackets are beautiful!!! I'm excited by velvet patterning already!

Sharon S said...

I love your posts, you really pick some gems to show us!! I'm so coveting the topshop cape-I adore it!!

Pamcasso said...

fabulous post. I fell hard for that second lacroix look when I saw it a day or two ago, and I totally want the mcqueen heels!

Molly :] said...

Wow, the detailing is gorgeous. And the AMQ does remind me of spanish bullfights!
Great post :)

Sara Christine said...

I friend of mine is writing a musical about bullfighting, of all the strange things in this world. This made me think of her. Such pretty pieces!

Andrea Martínez Maugard said...

Lindisimo blog, no se si ya habia pasado antes pero esta buenisimo!

sofi! said...

I love the Christian Lacroix looks, and the shoes from Christian Louboutin are perfect!!
^^
Kisses!

Always In Style said...

Ah, the always fabulous Lacroix - and I love the Anna Sui cape too!

STYLE DU MONDE said...

Thank you for wonderful post! I love love love the cape!

Mónica said...

It's nice to see Spain is a source of inspiration for many. Great review.

Siljesfashion said...

Love velvet, looking forward to wearing some for fall!

Bang Bang Starz said...

thanks for the comment dear...thats good to hear that their are more people obsessing over blair waldorf as well..lol..Great post the capes are gorgeous.

Anjeanette said...

Amazing detail. I really love those red stilettos!

Lust for Fashion said...

wow, those are some risks! I've never seen fashion shows inspired like this, but i love the jackets!! So beautiful!

Miss White said...

I wasn't sure at first but I think this might grow on me, especially all the intricate little details.

Economy of Style said...

I love all the detail work! The bolero is a safe bet indeed...beautiful.

Style Spot said...

The couture show by Christian Lacroix was so amazing. The details are just fantastic. And the platforms by Louboutin are incredible. Such a lovely post!

And thank you for the tag..I'll make a post very soon ;)!

xx

NewYorkChique said...

ohh i love the second set of runway pictures
and the shoes look pretty awesome

Times of Glory said...

Darling Carrie, these are some gorgeous serious eye candies! You have picked some most gorgeous stuffs from the Fashion industry! Dear, you are the best! I want to have 2 Christian - Lacroix and Louboutin! I am now truly madly speechless now! Love your posts xxxxxxxxx

Anonymous said...

I really enjoyed these shot's! (:

The intricate design on the first outfit is magnificent. And the red bow adds a bit of a feminine touch.

And I love how the model wears the D&G tiered silk bolero! Just darling. ^^

Elizabeth said...

I've always liked this lush and ornate look.

La Clocharde said...

Hey Matadora Lady,
Thank you for the lovely comment.
Here he is again, Great Lacroix, olé maestro!!...I have to admit that is too baroque for me, clothes to admire from outside (well, as Haute Couture is, isn't it?), but no doubt he is a genius....and he keeps looking to Spain for inspiration, which is cool and I think really fits in his style philosophy...Lacroix is, for me, passion, personality, individualism, baroque, elegance...and many more I could say that also fit in the country.
I hadn't seen your blog before but I think it's gonna be other "fashion addiction" for me...I'll keep coming and coming. I love it.

Anjeanette said...

You are a GODSEND! I will definitely follow your advice! I must fit in that dress. I'll post pics after the wedding. Also, I'm kind of new to blogging but I love your site. I'd love to add you to my blog roll if you might add me? Let me know. Thanks again!

Hunters Glory said...

Fabulous, truly fabulous pictures!

Happy 4th to ya1
Bing Bang BOOM!

Delicately Realistic said...

WOW

Anonymous said...

es una gran tendencia... aunque en la pasarela luzca muy dramatica, con el look correcto esa pieza es ideal para verte glamourosa.

ps: no te preocupes por la ortografia, escribes muy bien!
pena me da a mi traducir mis post :S

besos

JuliaFuentes said...

love hte givenchy collection<3

Diana said...

I love the heels. One of my favorite things to wear are things that are embriodered.

Secretista said...

OHH LAY!

Toni Alexis said...

Great post! Ooh the D&G Bolero <3

Debbie Shiamay said...

Great photos! :) Your blog is totally hip!

Nancy said...

I love the matador-inspired jackets! They're almost too much to handle. There was a Vogue spread featuring Penelope Cruz a while ago, and she had really cool Spanish-culture-inspired outfits. You might want to try Googling it :)

Sheryl said...

the detailings are CRAZY! great post :)

Ida said...

I love your themed selections - always so inspiring!

And how I'd like to have those Louboutins...

Anonymous said...

The Christian Lacroix second black vest thing is amazing. Such awesome details. This may sound strange, but does it look as though it would be heavy?

Emma Waldorf said...

WoW Spain is trendy!!
The Louboutin shoes are completly amazing!!

Right now I live 1 hour away from Salamanca!

See you!

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for your posistive feedback on my blog. (: It means a lot. And I truly am in love with quotes for I have no reason why. ^^

alex said...

olé olé olé! your blog is amazing! i love all the shoes! you are in my favorites.

Ivana said...

Thank you for the comment:)
I love my new dress!