Thursday, November 20, 2008

Cool Cutouts

You know how CC loves CCs! Today: the kindest cut of all, from sexy slashes to haute openings...
At right: a model at Tommy Hilfiger, courtesy nytimes.com. Other runway pics via style.com except where otherwise noted.
Divine Details at: Zac Posen
Roberto Cavalli
Thakoon
Celebs work the cutout:
Ashley Olsen in Diane von Furstenberg at the Met Costume Institute Gala, via Getty Images
Selma Blair in Nathan Jenden, via instyle.com
Chado Ralph Rucci
Cushnie et Ochs, via nymag.com
Anna Sui
Benjamin Cho, via nymag.com
Jil Sander
Michael Kors
Kai Kuhne
Cynthia Rowley
Karl Lagerfeld
Colette Dinnigan
Twinkle, via nymag.com
Marios Schwab
Harlan Bel, via nymag.com
Hussein Chalayan
Danielle Scutt
Sonia Rykiel
Hervé Leger, via nymag.com
Rodarte, via nytimes.com
Louise Goldin
Aquascutum
Jil Sander
L’Wren Scott
Jean Paul Gaultier
IN THE STORES:
Left: Castle Starr box pleat dress with starburst beading; this and next 5 at shopbop.com.
Right: Nanette Lepore Magic Wand frock
Ingwa Melero Lotus jersey mini dress with cutout leather detail
Elizabeth and James Belle De Jour jersey halter cutout dress
Young Fabulous & Broke red Slash dress
Twenty8Twelve Jess banded knit vest
Tutu Blu black satin stretch dress with racer cutout back at pixiemarket.com.
Black Halo cutout sheath, at Neiman Marcus.
SuhTahn Maasai dress at tobi.com.



Fendi Honeycomb knitted skirt, at net-a-porter.com
Alisha Levine Lula top, at revolveclothing.com.
Miu Miu python cut out boots at net-a-porter.com.
KG by Kurt Geiger cutout platform shoe boots, at asos.com.
Fashion Flashback: Azzedine Alaia 1980s dress, courtesy Vogue archives.
How do you feel about the cut-out trend, darlings?
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29 comments:

  1. S (formerly of Modern-Guilt)November 20, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    This is such a cool trend, I definitely want some cut out pieces! This post of yours is giving me tons of inspiration, so perhaps I DIY is in order :)

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  2. leeselooksNovember 20, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    have a beautiful day cc.

    i still love the DVF dress that AO wore to the CFDA awards.
    so simple, but the cut-outs add the understated sexiness.

    x.

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  3. MakeupByRenRenNovember 20, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    cutouts are instant sex, love it!

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  4. MakeupByRenRenNovember 20, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    cutouts are instant sex, love it!

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  5. Da FashionistaNovember 20, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    loves the black halo for ages. only one in my price range ;)

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  6. AnonymousNovember 20, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    Cutouts are all about the perfect placement. I love how cutouts teeter the line between sexy and trashy, depending on the cutout. For the most part, I think it's sexy.

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  7. AntheaNovember 20, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful post. I know I probably say this every time I comment..but where to you find the time??!!!! Inspiring as always!

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  8. Fashion MomentNovember 20, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    Thank you for your comments, my dear. I adore your Blog, too! :)

    So, this time, my choice is Jil Sander. :)

    FM

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  9. AnonymousNovember 20, 2008 at 12:48 PM

    Love this trend, especially on black dresses. So sensual !

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  10. LisaNovember 20, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    I'm kind of really in love with the Rodarte dress! I think that if the cutouts are well-done the results are stunning, but if they're poorly done the overall effect is kind of tacky.

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  11. Katarina Kühl ~ PencilFashionNovember 20, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    it's a very interesting trend to me, but i had to find out that it doesn't look good on me...;)

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  12. CraveNovember 20, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    I'm obsessed with the Sonia Rykiel swimsuit!! Makes me wish it was still warm enough to wear something like that!!

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  13. Annie SpandexNovember 20, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    I've been seeing those slashed skinnies or leggings all over the place!

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  14. sarayNovember 20, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    I love Cutouts! one of my favorite things is my cutout bathingsuite from AA

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  15. WendyBNovember 20, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    Selma's dress is my favorite. But I can't imagine any point in my life where I'd want to wear a dress cut out in just the right place to show love handles!

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  16. TriciaNovember 20, 2008 at 4:08 PM

    as a layering piece, sure, but my bareskin cutout days are sadly over!

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  17. TiffanyNovember 20, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    that black halo dress is one of my favorites. I like the cutout trend but I can only do very subtle cutouts.

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  18. Carolina LangeNovember 20, 2008 at 5:29 PM

    Amazing cut out dresses and shoes! Cool trend!

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  19. SeekerNovember 20, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    Very interesting and indeed cool.
    Just don't know how to incorporate it :(

    xoxo

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  20. AngelaNovember 20, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    i am think i would like a pair of cut out heels.

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  21. ElizabethNovember 20, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    After seeing this post, I realized I love cutouts. :D

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  22. FASHION CHALETNovember 20, 2008 at 9:27 PM

    You read my mind with these, CC! Loving cut outs, it makes for a very luxe detail. Wonderful topic and layout. Thanks for your comments, always making me smile OUT LOUD! <3

    xx

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  23. PetraNovember 21, 2008 at 3:33 AM

    I just adore cut outs!! I'm trying to figure out how i can sew something incorperating them... Thanks for the wonderful inspiration! xx

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  24. SiruNovember 21, 2008 at 4:40 AM

    Those look so great!

    juliet xxx

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  25. SongyNovember 21, 2008 at 7:07 AM

    I thought Collette Dinnigan's dress was special so you thought the same thing! :)

    Her designs inspire me this season. You will see more of her stuff soon as part of dressing songy.. just between us. oki? :P

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  26. MarianNovember 21, 2008 at 7:48 AM

    ALAIA ALAIA!! no one quite does it like him! loved the Jil Sander dress,the fendi grey skirt,the simple dress by DVF that Olsen wore and those KG shoes but what stole my heart was the Alaia!!!
    hope your well dear,have a great wknd ahead ok.
    muah!
    Marian

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  27. Product Junkie DivaNovember 21, 2008 at 11:47 AM

    I want to rock cut outs, maybe on my boots.
    Have a great weekend.
    PJD

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  28. Karl-Edwin GuerreNovember 21, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    This is by far one of the sexiest posts i've seen in a while...... DETAILS,DETAILS,DETAILS!!!

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  29. poeta fit, non nasciturNovember 24, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    I want that black bathing suit!!!

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