St. Patrick's Day will be here on Thursday, and soon we'll all be awash in green beer and holographic shamrock glitter. The holiday doesn't necessitate throwing on a leprechaun hat, though. You can get into the St. Pat's Day spirit in lots of ways, many of them quite pretty and even (gasp!) nonalcoholic. So check a few picks for going green the fashionable way, whether you're hitting up a parade or just going for a couple of chartreuse cocktails after work.
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>> Oscar de la Renta quietly sold a stake — said to be around 20 percent — to GF Capital Management & Advisors (whose portfolio also includes Jonathan Adler) for an undisclosed amount last Summer. The company's decision to bring beauty and fragrance back in-house, as well as open more stores and introduce new categories, was the impetus for seeking outside investment.
“We believe that now is the time to bring new products to the market in a responsible way and to broaden our presence in geographical areas where we are underrepresented," de la Renta CEO Alex Bolen said. "We are very bullish about our business and the luxury business in general in the near term.”
The company plans to introduce two women's fragrances this year, and an in-house handbag team is in the process of being formed, Bolen says, “with people who know almost as much about making handbags as Oscar knows about making clothes.” Last October, two accessories editors were hired as part of the company's plan to turn its footwear business into a $50 million entity within the next three to four years.
As an Oscar host, costume changes are expected — but none have ever been as stylish an assortment as Anne Hathaway's. With the help of the amazing Rachel Zoe, Anne donned a bevy of glamorous looks, ranging from a fringed Oscar de la Renta gown, to a liquidy-blue Armani Privé stunner, and even a slim-fitting Lanvin tuxedo. Anne looked pretty phenomenal in each look, but we're dying to know — which one was your favorite?
We've had red-carpet looks on the brain here for, oh, ever, so we paid special attention to the gorgeous gowns coming down the runway at New York Fashion Week. There were florals, lace, flowy chiffon numbers, lots of red, and plenty of sparkle from our favorite designers, including Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, and Monique Lhuillier. Here are the top 25 most drop-dead gorgeous dresses of the week — and the ones we're hoping to see on the Oscars red carpet!
Oscar de la Renta's Fall 2011 collection was so deliciously opulent, and we absolutely reveled in his fur and feather trims, rich jewel-toned palette, and lavish embellishments that graced every skirt suit, day dress, and statement coat. As for what he's best known for — his gorgeous evening gowns — those were no less notable, particularly the swoon-worthy silver tulle number we can't wait to see on the red carpet! To see all the truly breathtaking looks, watch our coverage now!
Bold, ethnic-inspired prints that meld seamlessly with refined silhouettes and tailored sheath dresses — it's how Oscar de la Renta sees the world this Fall. A meeting of striking patterns and patchwork on full-length coats and shorter jackets, then Oscar's laydylike pieces and showstoppers — a tweed skirt suit, a metallic pencil, and later, the awards show-worthy gowns. Nearly every look gets a dose of Fall fur in a cozy snood or hat, adding luxury to the sophisticated looks. Through the streamlined silhouettes, the classic construction, there's the assurance that these Oscar pieces — like any of the designer's collections — won't lose their luxe after time; you could see yourself in that same metallic tweed coat running about town now, then years from now. See the Fall runway collection on FabSugarTV.
While nude hues and blush tones dominated the Golden Globes red carpet, it was all about bold, beautiful color at tonight's Screen Actors Guild Awards. Whether it was a sexy skin-hugging dress or a romantic gown, celebs were loving fresh color. Who were the stars of our SAG color wheel? Julianna Margulies and Mila Kunis stunned in rich reds, Jennifer Lawrence absolutely dazzled in hot pink Oscar, and Rosario Dawson was totally fresh in a citron yellow J. Mendel number. Click through our slideshow of the most beautiful and colorful looks from a totally glamorous evening.
Lea Michele brings a little '70s-inspired glamour to the red carpet in her beaded Oscar de la Renta dress and Tiffany bracelet. She opted to keep her hair down, with loose waves, and sports natural makeup and a huge smile. What do you think of Lea's easy chic look?
Vote on all of our Screen Actors Guild Awards polls here!
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