JAK & JIL HEARTS CAPITOL & JOSEPH ALTUZARRA//
DESIGNER JOSEPH ALTUZARRA (CENTER) WITH CAPITOL BUYER RUTH CALDWELL (LEFT) AND CAPITOL CLIENT CHANDRA JOHNSON (RIGHT) BOTH IN ALTUZARRA
I HAD THE ABSOLUTE PLEASURE OF BEING INVITED DOWN SOUTH TO CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA THIS PAST WEEK TO ATTEND A SPECIAL EVENT IN HONOR OF DESIGNER JOSEPH ALTUZARRA HOSTED BY LUXURY RETAILER, CAPITOL. THE EVENT DREW IN A SELECT GROUP OF ALTUZARRA DIE HARD FANS WEARING NOTHING BUT THE DESIGNER’S BODY CONSCIOUS DRESSES. THE MUCH BUZZED ABOUT DESIGNER CAN EASILY ATTRIBUTE HIS IMMEDIATE SUCCESS TO HIS CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF A WOMAN’S BODY AND HIS BODY CONTOURING DESIGNS THAT HAVE GENERATED A LOYAL FOLLOWING THAT INCLUDES THE LIKES OF VANESSA TRAINA, ANNA JAGODZINSKA AND OF COURSE CARINE ROITFELD.
HAVING NOT BEEN TO NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE, I CAN EASILY SAY THAT THE SOUTHERN BELLES OF CHARLOTTE HAVE FLAWLESS TASTE AND IT CAN ONLY BE ATTRIBUTED TO CAPITOL’S LAURA VINROOT POOLE AND HER INCREDIBLE TEAM OF SAAVY FASHION INSIDERS. I WAS INITIALLY COMPLETELY TAKEN A BACK BY THE STORE’S GORGEOUS INTERIOR, DESIGNED BY HUSBAND PERRY POOLE, BUT IT’S LAURA AND HER TEAM’S IMPECCABLE EYE FOR FASHION THAT MAKES THE STORE SUCH A INTERNATIONAL MECCA FOR NOTHING BUT THE BEST FASHION. STOCKING EVERY DESIGNER FROM BALMAIN TO GIVENCHY TO NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD, CAPITOL IN MY EYES HAS ONE OF THE BEST SELECTIONS ON THIS SIDE OF THE ATLANTIC. THEY SIMPLY GET IT!
36 Responses to “JAK & JIL HEARTS CAPITOL & JOSEPH ALTUZARRA//”
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August 22nd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
stunning!!
August 22nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
That white dress is absolutely gorgeous!!
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August 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 pm
So classy and the details are amazing.
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August 22nd, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Please consider writing in non-caps. When it’s short messages, no problem. But if you’re going to write more than a few words, don’t. The punctuation gets lost and it’s hard to read.
August 22nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
I love love love that white dress. She looks stunning.
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August 22nd, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I love the white dress! Very chic!
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August 22nd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Todo un Artista!
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August 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
the classic donna karanesque gathering at the waist, ruching gives the seasons bigger special shoulders, wow artisan! so beautiful!!
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August 22nd, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Wow, I love the detailing in the white dress. Very intricate and luxurious. Chandra looks exquisite wearing it to btw…
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August 22nd, 2009 at 3:21 pm
That is a beautiful design, I love the sleeves! CS
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August 22nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
interesting opportunity!
August 22nd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
the dress is beautiful and the proportion is oh so right, draping adds feminity to the look! love it
August 22nd, 2009 at 4:40 pm
I was surprised to read your post!! North Carolina isn’t big on fashion and I was quite proud to hear that this event was being held in Charlotte, since I’m from NC
Wish I could have been there ^^ Hope you enjoyed the Southern Hospitality!
August 22nd, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Love the white dress.
August 22nd, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Chandra’s dress is absolutely divine!
August 22nd, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Charlotte??? Wish I knew about the event. Love the blog. LOVE LOVE LOVE JOSEPH ALTUZARRA! He totally gets it.
August 23rd, 2009 at 12:10 am
That white dress is just amazing. Off to check out the designer’s website now
August 23rd, 2009 at 1:15 am
Love the Detail shoes!
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August 23rd, 2009 at 1:15 am
Oops sorry, I mean detail shots:) ahh stupid iphone!
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August 23rd, 2009 at 6:18 am
The ruching and the peaked shoulders in the white dress are amazing.
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August 23rd, 2009 at 7:41 am
Fabulous.
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:44 am
It’s not hard to read the caps lock writing.
It’s a special text style which has a very good fit to jak&jil blog.
August 23rd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Just started reading your blog — love it! Will definitely turn to your postings for inspiration.
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August 23rd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Finally something worth while! Just kidding. Yes Capitol is quite a find. The wall garden in the middle is amazing. Plus the collection of gorgeous dresses upstairs is mind-blowing. I love how all the balenciaga stingray bags are just piled on top of each other. The staff is so welcoming (not like the pseudo-wealthy at maxfields). It is the true embodiement of southern hospitaliy and decadence.
August 23rd, 2009 at 5:17 pm
What!! You were in North Carolina. That’s so cool, I live in Raleigh a couple of hours away. Great shots.
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:52 pm
the white dress is so elegant
August 24th, 2009 at 3:11 am
LOVE it. Love Altuzarra, love that Chandra woman (she is GLOWING!)… And the white dress – very tasteful. Tommy + Altuzarra = a great mix!
August 24th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Loving Altuzarra
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August 24th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
the interiors were designed by Barrie Benson. Laura’s husband Perry is an architect, not an interior designer.
August 24th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
When I die, I hope heaven = Capitol. Ruth, you look stunning!
August 24th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Love Jak & Jil!!!!!!!
xoxo from Brazil!
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August 25th, 2009 at 3:22 am
I love very much the fw Joseph Altuzarra’s collection…. amazing
August 25th, 2009 at 3:40 am
THE WHITE DRESS, WITH NO JEWELLERY, IS PERFECTION – BUT ON ANYONE OLDER COULD BE A BIT JOAN COLLINS!…..
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August 25th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
That is a gorgeous white dress! Will definitely stop by Barneys in NYC!
September 19th, 2009 at 5:43 am
glad to see that you were able to see some of the southern style. however you say that “IT CAN ONLY BE ATTRIBUTED TO CAPITOL’S LAURA VINROOT POOLE”. shes really done a lot to raise awareness of fashion in nc but i would hardly say shes the only reason for the stylish southern bells. While the south may not always be following the same trends to the same extent as new york, there is a strong sense of individual style
January 2nd, 2010 at 7:13 pm
DYING for that white dress.