Think back. Remember the snow? the wind? those layers? your cute outfit underneath no one could see? Okay- now think about getting your favorite lovely coat, to dress up for falls/winters to come, for HALF OFF…. just for supporting an innovative new label early on.

As a self funded indie label, we know we wouldn’t be here without the support of our community (pssst! you!) You believing in us means the world. Your support also means we can continue to push the industry- more ethical fabrics/methods/ support Chicagoans/ emerging artists/ and continue to innovate. For our launch, we’re only able to produce 25 of each style/color at most, first come first serve. And your Preorder helps us fund coat production.

So reserve yours now + it’s half off. We love win-wins.

(PS. this was designed for our newsletter! if you missed it- sign up at the top of this page to KIT!)

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::Photo by Rachel Renee:: Vaute Couture Statement Tee Collection (released throughout the Summer)

::Photo by Rachel Renee:: Racerback bird dress of remnant fabrics in collaboration with Julianna Luther, handpainted by Cecca Morrone, with Mohop Shoes, worn by Lauren Lasher

::Photo by Rachel Renee:: 100% Organic Cotton Sustainably Printed in the USA Vaute Couture Statement Tee. Styling by Leanne Hilgart & DezMon Fair. Worn by Lauren McKiddy

::Photo by Rachel Renee:: Winged Romper of Remnant Fabrics, in collaboration with Julianna Luther, handpainted by Cecca Morrone, worn with Mohop Shoes, by Bianca Wyatt (Ford)

::Photo by Rachel Renee:: Bloom dress constructed of remnant fabrics, in collaboration with Jess Audey, handpainted by Cecca Morrone, worn by Kara King (Ford)

::Photo by Rachel Renee:: Winged Romper and Tailed Jacket in collaboration with Julianna Luther, Cream dress in collaboration with Jess Audey. All of remnant fabrics, handpainted by Cecca Morrone. Worn by Bianca Wyatt (Ford) and Katie V (Elite)

::Vaute Couture at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago on June 12th::

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This Vaute Couture-Couture Collection was inspired by Birds & Bloom and constructed of handpainted leftover fabrics from our 8 month fabric R&D and included hemp cotton herringbone, organic cotton sateen, organic cotton sheeting, and others.  Couture Team: Julianna Luther, Jess Audey, Cecca Morrone

Awards. Weddings. Galas. Protests. Made to order handpainted vegan + eco couture pieces are available now for fall events. Email us at Custom@VauteCouture.com. with event at least 6+ weeks before.  Dresses and jackets start at $600, depends on fabric and labor. By availability.

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::PHOTOGRAPHY by Rachel Renee Bowman::Rachel is an overseas editorial addict and fashion and beauty photography in Chicago. Check out more of her work in her online portfolio HERE or click on a picture above. Why? Because she rocks.

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Love those pretty silver laced sandals on Bianca? So do we. Mohop Shoes are a vegan, eco-conscious Chicago collection of versatile sandals you can wear a million ways, designed by Annie, a former architect. Rice husk soles. So many options.  Love x a hundred.

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 All tees are 100% Organic Cotton, Fair Standards, Sustainably Printed in the USA, and SUPER soft.

 The fork is mightier than the sword.

 3-4 million healthy dogs and cats are killed each year, let’s change that!

PREORDER SPECIAL. Through JUNE 30th.

We’re a tiny new label and only able to produce 25 per style/color for our launch, which means only a few per size per style/color. We’ve had some Coat Pre-order Requests and we’d love to offer something special to those of you with us from the start! (Where would we be without you!? Riddle me that!) So shhh… If you reserve yours now through June 30th, we’ll match your deposit (which you choose) as cash off your balance.  The more you deposit, the more we take off. This is a way we can offer your Vaute Couture Coat to you for a price you have some say in. 

As a small self-funded company, your deposits help us fund the production of your coats, and to that we are more than grateful, we couldn’t survive otherwise! Your support allows us to push the industry, support the city, and develop more ethical alternative fabrics and methods. So lots of love! A win-win.  

::Preorder Special: through June 30th Only::

1. Click here to Visit our Coat Shop and reserve yours with a deposit and we’ll match it as cash off!
2. Not sure what size you are? Visit our size chart here.  
3. Want to see all the styles and colors together? View our newly published LOOK BOOK. 
4. All four styles are offered in two shell fabric options: Luxe (in Black, Cobalt Blue, Gray, and Ivory) and  Recycled (Black only for now). Not sure what the difference is? Read here. 
5. Pay your balance in October and we’ll ship it to you then!

SOME FAQs:

Thanks for being with us from the start, we would be nowhere without you!  lots of love!

Check out the coats and all the details HERE!

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As inspired by the artwork of Dallas Shaw, this vintage silhouette
has a long, extra warm cut sure to match your inner grace and
elegance.  Single breasted dress coat with wide shawl collar,
inset waist band & a line skirt, all designed to accentuate & create
a lovely hourglass shape. With tagua buttons. Fully lined.

·      Luxe: Wind, Water, Snow Resistant. Heat Retaining. Super soft.

·      Constructed in Chicago.

·      Available in Luxe Black, Cobalt Blue, Ivory, Gray, and Recycled Black.

·      Lined in Windproof 100% Recycled Closed Loop Zero Waste Ripstop Satin in Cobalt Blue.

·      Pretty Metal Vintage Deadstock Buttons from a UK Factory.

o     Only 25 of each style/color produced for our Limited Launch Fall/Winter 2009.

o     Reserve yours. PREORDER SPECIAL now through June 30th-

o     Preorder with a deposit, and we’ll match it as cash off.

o     Get your coat in October, ready to rock your winter socks off!

As inspired by the artwork of Brooke Hagel, a pea/dress coat
interpreted into a feminine hourglass silhouette with oversized
assymetrical collar, puffed sleeves, + inverted pleated skirt.  Fully Lined.
Gorgeous over dresses, jeans, tights, um yes- pretty much everything.
**All net profits from the sale of this style go to our friends at the
Farm Sanctuary- who rescue and rehabilitate abused farm animals.

·      Luxe: Wind, Water, Snow Resistant. Heat Retaining. Super soft.

·      Constructed in Chicago.

·      Available in Luxe Black, Cobalt Blue, Ivory, Gray, and Recycled Black.

·      Lined in Windproof 100% Recycled Closed Loop Zero Waste Ripstop Satin in Cobalt Blue.

·      Pretty Metal Vintage Deadstock Buttons from a UK Factory.

o     Only 25 of each style/color produced for our Limited Launch Fall/Winter 2009.

o     Reserve yours. PREORDER SPECIAL now through June 30th-

o     Preorder with a deposit, and we’ll match it as cash off.

o     Get your coat in October, ready to rock your winter socks off!

The versatile classic military inspired piece for the compassionate femme.
Wear it open, popped, half buttoned, for different looks.  Great layered.
Designed to lengthen with vertical  panel of five rows of metal deadstock
 vintage buttons + french darts.  Slim, Effortless, + Boyish.  Fully Lined.

·      Luxe: Wind, Water, Snow Resistant. Heat Retaining. Super soft.

·      Constructed in Chicago.

·      Available in Luxe Black, Cobalt Blue, Ivory, Gray, and Recycled Black.

·      Lined in Windproof 100% Recycled Closed Loop Zero Waste Ripstop Satin in Cobalt Blue.

·      Pretty Metal Vintage Deadstock Buttons from a UK Factory.

o     Only 25 of each style/color produced for our Limited Launch Fall/Winter 2009.

o     Reserve yours. PREORDER SPECIAL now through June 30th-

o     Preorder with a deposit, and we’ll match it as cash off.

o     Get your coat in October, ready to rock your winter socks off!

The sexiness of a comfortable, oversized bomber jacket inspired
by the lovely demure simple lines of a kimono. Perfect over skinny
jeans or a mini.  Keep it simple. With  shawl collar,  dolman sleeves,
foldover cuffs, and deadstock buttons. (Available XS-L ) Fully lined.

• Luxe: Wind, Water, Snow Resistant. Heat Retaining. Super soft.
• Constructed in Chicago.
• Available in Luxe Black, Cobalt Blue, Ivory, Gray, and Recycled Black.
• Lined in Windproof 100% Recycled Closed Loop Zero Waste Ripstop Satin in Cobalt Blue.
• Pretty Metal Vintage Deadstock Buttons from a UK Factory.
• • Only 25 of each style/color produced for our Limited Launch Fall/Winter 2009.
  • Reserve yours. PREORDER SPECIAL now through June 30th-
  • Preorder with a deposit, and we’ll match it as cash off.
  • Get your coat in October, ready to rock your winter socks off!

If you are currently a college student studying business, journalism, PR, marketing, nonprofit, fashion, entrepreneurship, or communications and still looking for a summer internship- read on!

We are looking for our first Marketing intern- someone with exceptional communications skills, a love for research and organization, as well as- bien sur- animals and fashion. You will get lots of actual experience working with our new fashion label, directly with me, doing things like getting me soy green tea latte’s, walking my dog,…. kidding! There will be none of that ridiculousness. You will be doing serious and fulfilling work using your communication, research, and organization skills- so I’m looking for a real brain who is self-driven and flexible, lots of it will be from home and we’ll meet at least once a week in Wicker Park, flexible hours (about 12-20 per week), and of course you will get school credit. This is unpaid, yes, but there’s potential for paid part time or full time work come fall so if you go to school in Chicago, that’s a plus for both you and me. 

TO APPLY: Please send me a 1 page PDF of your resume, 2 references, and the answers to these Qs to Leanne@VauteCouture.com.

1. Name 3 eco/ethical fashion blogs or online stores.
2.  Find the contact info for Elle Magazine’s beauty editor.
3. Describe yourself in 5 words.

talk soon!

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As we’re a small independent label, we only plan to produce 25 of each color and style coat this fall/winter 09 for our RTW launch.  But we’ve gotten a few requests for preorders and we think it’s brilliant!

Give us a week and the Reservation System will be available so you can put a hold on yours! 

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