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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
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Roberto Cavalli
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Thakoon
Celebs work the cutout:
Ashley Olsen in Diane von Furstenberg at the Met Costume Institute Gala, via Getty Images
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Selma Blair in Nathan Jenden, via instyle.com
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Chado Ralph Rucci
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Cushnie et Ochs, via nymag.com
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Anna Sui
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Benjamin Cho, via nymag.com
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Jil Sander
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Michael Kors
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Kai Kuhne
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Cynthia Rowley
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Karl Lagerfeld
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Colette Dinnigan
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Twinkle, via nymag.com
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Marios Schwab
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Harlan Bel, via nymag.com
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Hussein Chalayan
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Danielle Scutt
Sonia Rykiel
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Hervé Leger, via nymag.com
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Rodarte, via nytimes.com
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Louise Goldin
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Aquascutum
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Jil Sander
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L’Wren Scott
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Jean Paul Gaultier
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IN THE STORES:
Left: Castle Starr box pleat dress with starburst beading; this and next 5 at shopbop.com.
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Right: Nanette Lepore
Magic Wand frock
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Ingwa Melero Lotus jersey mini dress with cutout leather detail
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Elizabeth and James
Belle De Jour jersey halter cutout dress
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Young Fabulous & Broke red
Slash dress
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Twenty8Twelve
Jess banded knit vest
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Tutu Blu black satin stretch dress with racer cutout back at pixiemarket.com.
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Black Halo cutout sheath, at Neiman Marcus.
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SuhTahn Maasai dress at tobi.com.
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Fendi Honeycomb knitted skirt, at net-a-porter.com
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Alisha Levine Lula top, at revolveclothing.com.
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Miu Miu python cut out boots at net-a-porter.com.
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KG by Kurt Geiger cutout platform shoe boots, at asos.com.
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Fashion Flashback: Azzedine Alaia 1980s dress, courtesy
Vogue archives.
How do you feel about the cut-out trend, darlings?
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 :)
ReplyDeletehave a beautiful day cc.
ReplyDeletei still love the DVF dress that AO wore to the CFDA awards.
so simple, but the cut-outs add the understated sexiness.
x.
cutouts are instant sex, love it!
ReplyDeletecutouts are instant sex, love it!
ReplyDeleteloves the black halo for ages. only one in my price range ;)
ReplyDeleteCutouts 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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. I know I probably say this every time I comment..but where to you find the time??!!!! Inspiring as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments, my dear. I adore your Blog, too! :)
ReplyDeleteSo, this time, my choice is Jil Sander. :)
FM
Love this trend, especially on black dresses. So sensual !
ReplyDeleteI'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.
ReplyDeleteit's a very interesting trend to me, but i had to find out that it doesn't look good on me...;)
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with the Sonia Rykiel swimsuit!! Makes me wish it was still warm enough to wear something like that!!
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing those slashed skinnies or leggings all over the place!
ReplyDeleteI love Cutouts! one of my favorite things is my cutout bathingsuite from AA
ReplyDeleteSelma'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!
ReplyDeleteas a layering piece, sure, but my bareskin cutout days are sadly over!
ReplyDeletethat black halo dress is one of my favorites. I like the cutout trend but I can only do very subtle cutouts.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cut out dresses and shoes! Cool trend!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and indeed cool.
ReplyDeleteJust don't know how to incorporate it :(
xoxo
i am think i would like a pair of cut out heels.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing this post, I realized I love cutouts. :D
ReplyDeleteYou 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
ReplyDeletexx
I just adore cut outs!! I'm trying to figure out how i can sew something incorperating them... Thanks for the wonderful inspiration! xx
ReplyDeleteThose look so great!
ReplyDeletejuliet xxx
I thought Collette Dinnigan's dress was special so you thought the same thing! :)
ReplyDeleteHer designs inspire me this season. You will see more of her stuff soon as part of dressing songy.. just between us. oki? :P
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!!!
ReplyDeletehope your well dear,have a great wknd ahead ok.
muah!
Marian
I want to rock cut outs, maybe on my boots.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
PJD
This is by far one of the sexiest posts i've seen in a while...... DETAILS,DETAILS,DETAILS!!!
ReplyDeleteI want that black bathing suit!!!
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