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The Courtin-Clarins Girls

The Crosby Street Hotel. New York

It’s been quite the whirlwind in New York for Fashion Week. We’ve checked out our friends shows, spent some time backstage at Lincoln Center getting to know the models, shot some great subjects for upcoming posts, and collaborated on a very special project (stay tuned for more on that). And hey, we even managed to snap a shot of Ms. Wintour... smiling! But for the past few seasons, we’ve had our eyes glued to a chic 4some who captured our attention with every red carpet they graced, every Louis Vuitton shawl they rocked, and every sky high Giuseppe Zanotti stiletto that graced their feet. It’s the Courtin-Clarins girls—sisters Claire and Virginie, and their cousins, sisters Prisca and Jenna and we luckily got to play dress up inside their suite at The Crosby Street Hotel in SoHo. We played with their glam furs (we’re coveting their Isabel Marant multi-colored jacket), Pristine jewels, Alexander McQueen clutches and their custom Mugler frocks. They say the best things come in threes – but in this case, we will have to disagree. Here’s to another season of American fashion – but let’s end it on the right foot and let’s hear it for the girls!!

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I love this outfit. Vuitton has taken a typical women’s suit and transformed it into a fashionable, eye-catching piece. - Virginie Courtin-Clarins All, Louis Vuitton
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I love this outfit. Vuitton has taken a typical women’s suit and transformed it into a fashionable, eye-catching piece. - Virginie Courtin-Clarins </span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>All, Louis Vuitton</span>
Yellow is one of my favorite colors and very high heels are a fashion must-have. - Prisca Courtin-Clarins Bag, Givenchy; Shoes, Guiseppe Zanotti
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>Yellow is one of my favorite colors and very high heels are a fashion must-have. - Prisca Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Bag, Givenchy; Shoes, Guiseppe Zanotti </span>
We are all huge fans of Lulu Frost’s Jewelry. Lisa Salzer is one of our favorite jewelry designers. Lisa takes timeless pieces and makes them innovative and modern. - Courtin-Clarins ... All, Lulu Frost
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>We are all huge fans of Lulu Frost’s Jewelry. Lisa Salzer is one of our favorite jewelry designers. Lisa takes timeless pieces and makes them innovative and modern. - Courtin-Clarins Girls</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>All, Lulu Frost</span>
I would describe my style as Classic Rock ‘n Roll, so porcupine quills + gems = my perfect accessory. - Jenna Courtin-Clarins

I bring this bag with me everywhere; it...
Bag, Céline; Necklace, Lulu Frost
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I would describe my style as Classic Rock ‘n Roll, so porcupine quills + gems = my perfect accessory. - Jenna Courtin-Clarins
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I bring this bag with me everywhere; it’s so effortlessly chic. - Prisca Courtin-Clarins
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Bag, Céline; Necklace, Lulu Frost </span>
Warm, cozy and fashionable all in one. - Jenna Courtin-Clarins Jacket, Isabel Marant; Bag, Roberto Cavalli
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>Warm, cozy and fashionable all in one. - Jenna Courtin-Clarins
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Jacket, Isabel Marant; Bag, Roberto Cavalli</span>
The designer, Lauren Rubinsky, is a good friend of ours. These earrings are a unique addition to any outfit.- Courtin-Clarins Girls Earrings, Pristine
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>The designer, Lauren Rubinsky, is a good friend of ours. These earrings are a unique addition to any outfit.- Courtin-Clarins Girls</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Earrings, Pristine</span>
Bag, Alexander McQueen
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'></span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Bag, Alexander McQueen </span>
These shoes are beautiful, classic and comfortable. - Claire Courtin-Clarins Shoes, Gianvito Rossi x Joseph Altuzarra
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>These shoes are beautiful, classic and comfortable. - Claire Courtin-Clarins
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Shoes, Gianvito Rossi x Joseph Altuzarra </span>
This bag is incredible. I love the detail, especially the gold skull handle! - Prisca Courtin-Clarins Clutch, Alexander McQueen
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>This bag is incredible. I love the detail, especially the gold skull handle! - Prisca Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Clutch, Alexander McQueen </span>
This is a very special piece of jewelry. My grandfather, Jacques Courtin-Clarins, designed this necklace for his summers spent in the South of France. On the necklace is a water thermom... Necklace, Custom Vintage Necklace from Grandfather
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>This is a very special piece of jewelry. My grandfather, Jacques Courtin-Clarins, designed this necklace for his summers spent in the South of France. On the necklace is a water thermometer, my grandfather loved knowing the temperature of the water before jumping in for a swim! - Virginie Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Necklace, Custom Vintage Necklace from Grandfather</span>
This is my dream dress. It’s blue, which is my favorite color, and when I wear it I feel like I am a walking piece of art. - Virginie Courtin-Clarins Dress, Rodarte
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>This is my dream dress. It’s blue, which is my favorite color, and when I wear it I feel like I am a walking piece of art. - Virginie Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Dress, Rodarte </span>
Left to right: Clutches, Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'></span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Left to right: Clutches, Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton </span>
The shoes I wore to Altuzarra’s Fall/Winter 2012 runway show and the bag was passed down to me by my grandmother. She ordered this bag and waited patiently for its arrival a year late... Bag, Hermès from Grandmother; Shoes, Gianvito Rossi x Joseph Altuzarra
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>The shoes I wore to Altuzarra’s Fall/Winter 2012 runway show and the bag was passed down to me by my grandmother. She ordered this bag and waited patiently for its arrival a year later – it’s a timeless piece that goes with everything. - Virginie Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Bag, Hermès from Grandmother; Shoes, Gianvito Rossi x Joseph Altuzarra </span>
I love the shape of this jacket – the silhouette resembles the female form. - Prisca Courtin-Clarins Jacket, Alexander McQueen
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I love the shape of this jacket – the silhouette resembles the female form. - Prisca Courtin-Clarins
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Jacket, Alexander McQueen </span>
This skirt is fun and flirty; I love the gold detailing. - Jenna Courtin-Clarins Skirt, Thakoon
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>This skirt is fun and flirty; I love the gold detailing. - Jenna Courtin-Clarins
</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Skirt, Thakoon </span>
This dress is so sexy, especially because you get to show-off your legs. The detailing on the top is so unusual and amazing which makes the dress very special. - Virginie Courtin-Clarin... Dress, Givenchy
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>This dress is so sexy, especially because you get to show-off your legs. The detailing on the top is so unusual and amazing which makes the dress very special. - Virginie Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Dress, Givenchy </span>
This is the most impressive bracelet I own. It’s more than an accessory, it’s almost like wearing a piece of clothing. I can’t tell you how many compliments I have gotten! - Virgi... Bracelet, Philippe Audibert
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>This is the most impressive bracelet I own. It’s more than an accessory, it’s almost like wearing a piece of clothing. I can’t tell you how many compliments I have gotten! - Virginie Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Bracelet, Philippe Audibert</span>
These pants are fabulous. I was honored to wear them for Joseph (Altuzarra)’s CFDA Finalist Vogue shoot this past November. - Claire Courtin-Clarins Pants, Joseph Altuzarra
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>These pants are fabulous. I was honored to wear them for Joseph (Altuzarra)’s CFDA Finalist Vogue shoot this past November. - Claire Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Pants, Joseph Altuzarra </span>
This blouse was specially made for me by Nicola Formichetti for Mugler. Although the blouse looks very simple, the small detailing makes it very glamorous. - Virginie Courtin-Clarins Top, Custom Mugler
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>This blouse was specially made for me by Nicola Formichetti for Mugler. Although the blouse looks very simple, the small detailing makes it very glamorous. - Virginie Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Top, Custom Mugler</span>
I love this dress because of the unique pattern, colors and detail.- Jenna Courtin-Clarins Dress, Thakoon
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I love this dress because of the unique pattern, colors and detail.- Jenna Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Dress, Thakoon </span>
This dress is so fun. It makes me want to dance. Love the fringe! - Jenna Courtin-Clarins Dress, Bottega Veneta
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>This dress is so fun. It makes me want to dance. Love the fringe! - Jenna Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Dress, Bottega Veneta </span>
The colors in this skirt are so beautiful and I love how the cut is longer in the back and shorter in the front – so chic! - Prisca Courtin-Clarins Skirt, Christopher Kane
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>The colors in this skirt are so beautiful and I love how the cut is longer in the back and shorter in the front – so chic! - Prisca Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Skirt, Christopher Kane</span>
Dress, Thakoon
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'></span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Dress, Thakoon </span>
I travel with this oil wherever I go – It brings back such wonderful memories of times spent with my grandfather, Jacques Courtin-Clarins. - Claire Courtin-Clarins Bracelet, Unknown Designer
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>I travel with this oil wherever I go – It brings back such wonderful memories of times spent with my grandfather, Jacques Courtin-Clarins. - Claire Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Bracelet, Unknown Designer </span>
This is a very special project for me - designing Clarins FEED bags. It is so important to me and my family to help children in need. - Claire Courtin-Clarins Bags, FEED x Claire Courtin-Clarins
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'>This is a very special project for me - designing Clarins FEED bags. It is so important to me and my family to help children in need. - Claire Courtin-Clarins</span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Bags, FEED x Claire Courtin-Clarins </span>
Necklace, Unknown Designer
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'></span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Necklace, Unknown Designer </span>
Nude Stilettos, Mugler; Sandals, Guiseppe Zanotti; Clutch, Roberto Cavalli
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'></span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Nude Stilettos, Mugler; Sandals, Guiseppe Zanotti; Clutch, Roberto Cavalli </span>
Jewelry, Unknown Designer
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'></span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Jewelry, Unknown Designer </span>
Top, Givenchy
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'></span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Top, Givenchy</span>
Top to Bottom. Shoes, Miu Miu, CHANEL
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'></span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Top to Bottom. Shoes, Miu Miu, CHANEL </span>
Shoes, Mugler
<span class='fancyPhotoDesc'></span><span class='fancyPhotoName'>Shoes, Mugler </span>
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