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New York Fashion Week

2011 Fall New York Fashion Week: Malandrino

The '70s live on for Fall in Catherine Malandrino's world.
2011 Fall New York Fashion Week: Malandrino

The '70s live on for Fall in Catherine Malandrino's world. The French designer who calls New York home stayed true to her sexy, bohemian roots while playing to both Parisian and New York sensibilities with a variety of silhouettes. Floor-skimming dresses were styled with wide-brim hats and nerdy chic glasses, and there was a plethora of furs — some oversized and grand, others cropped and fitted. There seemed to be something for every chic girl — cropped trousers, pleated skirts, tiny shorts, even a jumpsuit — all very nice partners to a super sexy fur.  Take a look at more from the presentation on FabSugarTV.

  • Trends: '70s boho, houndstooth, fur, wide-leg trousers, pleats.
  • Colors: Green, purple, red, black.
  • Key Looks: Draped front halter dresses with the fabulous belts, done in purple and in green.
  • Accessories: Wide-brimmed hats, nerdy glasses.
  • Who Would Wear It: Bold, boho-loving girls who eat croissants and drink champagne with abandon.
Editor's Pick

Fab's Top 10 Looks From NYFW, Day 4

Each day of New York Fashion Week is giving us something to look forward to for Fall '11.
New York Fall Fashion Week Day Four

Each day of New York Fashion Week is giving us something to look forward to for Fall '11. We've been seeing longer hems, bold pops of color, and loads of mixed prints — and each show leaves us more excited for the next. Derek Lam hit us with his well-known uptown glamour, VPL showed us sexy metallics, and Alice Ritter offered the ultimate in cool-girl chic. Click through to see day four's Fab-approved looks.

Celebrity

2011 Grammy Awards: Julianne Hough

Julianne Hough looks like an artist's canvas in her parti-colored Malandrino gown.

Julianne Hough looks like an artist's canvas in her parti-colored Malandrino gown. And the dress has a lot more than just its print to keep things lively — there's also a plunging neckline and ruffles. Do you like the look, or is there just too much going on?
Vote on all of our Grammy Awards polls here!

Celebrity

2011 People's Choice Awards: Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian stepped out tonight outfitted in a glitzy strapless Malandrino dress.

Kim Kardashian stepped out tonight outfitted in a glitzy strapless Malandrino dress. A bold, gold necklace and a mirrored clutch enhanced the glam, while nude peep-toe pumps are an elegant finish. How did she do?

Kelly Osbourne

25 Fashion Week Looks Best Suited For the Runway

Fall is almost here!
The Wildest Looks From 2010 Fall New York Fashion Week

Fall is almost here! The new season is full of gorgeous colors and sexy new hairstyles, but while it's easy to spot the runway trends that are transitioning to real life, there are plenty of others that we can only hope don't make an appearance at the local mall. So what looks are we hoping stay in the realms of the unreal? Click through to see the styles that, for all our sakes, we hope we're not trying come September.

Nail Polish

It's a Matte Matte Matte Matte World

If you thought the matte nail trend was a blip on the beauty radar, guess again.

If you thought the matte nail trend was a blip on the beauty radar, guess again. The no-shine look is popping up at show after show.

At Alexander Wang, an opaque neutral earned an urban edge thanks to Butter London's matte topcoat. Knock Out Cosmetics highlighted gloss-free blues and putties at DKNY, and at Behnaz Sarafpour, CND created a cashmere effect based on warm pinky-beige Desert Suede. Rounding off the list? Malandrino's cool heathered manicure (pictured), which you can recreate by applying CND polish in Dark Ruby, layering it with Copper Shimmer, and finishing with Super Matte top coat. (Subtract the shimmer shade and you've got the same look of Twinkle.)

See? Pure matteness.

Celebrity

Ashlee Simpson's Cropped Chic: Love It or Hate It?

So we're still on the fence about crop tops?

So we're still on the fence about crop tops? Melrose Place maven Ashlee Simpson can maybe help sway. She worked the trend in the most precious way. Her black Carol Malony bra top combined with high-waist Malanrino tuxedo shorts prevents too much tummy reveal. A chic black blazer and pretty heels keep everything tasteful. Black-deco Paolo Costagl earrings add a unique flair, while her little cinnamon-bun 'do is totally now. What do you think of Ashlee's cropped chic?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! Also, don't forget to join my Love It or Hate It? group.

Books

Catherine Malandrino Book Signing And Tenth Anniversary Happenings

Catherine Malandrino celebrated her brand's tenth anniversary this year and released a coffee table book in celebration.

Catherine Malandrino celebrated her brand's tenth anniversary this year and released a coffee table book in celebration. The French-borne designer, who worked for both Diane Von Furstenberg and Emanuel Ungaro before launching her own line, also opened her second Los Angeles store this October. Malandrino first launched her ready to wear collection, Catherine Malandrino, back in 1998, and, in 2005, expanded her brand to include a couture line called, Malandrino, which shows during New York Fashion Week. 

Feast your eyes on our photo gallery from last night's New York book signing, then, hop over to Amazon and buy her new book for all of your most dedicated fashion friends.   

Celebrity Style

Celebrity Style: Ginnifer Goodwin

Budding fashion favorite Ginnifer Goodwin showed up at the LA premiere of Speed Racer in a gorgeously bohemian Malandrino resort dress that's yet to become available online.

Budding fashion favorite Ginnifer Goodwin showed up at the LA premiere of Speed Racer in a gorgeously bohemian Malandrino resort dress that's yet to become available online. Even with its multitude of colors and ruffle hem, the print manages not to overwhelm, thanks to a shorter hemline and shoulder-baring cut. I don't know about you, but just looking at her is making me want to go on a major dress binge to prep for the Summer.

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Love It or Hate It

Malandrino Fall 2008: Love It or Hate It?

We all know and love my designer pal Catherine Malandrino for her colorful cocktail dresses, but she's taken a sudden turn for her Fall '08 collection.

We all know and love my designer pal Catherine Malandrino for her colorful cocktail dresses, but she's taken a sudden turn for her Fall '08 collection. You decide which Malandrino you love more. Thick sweaters and textured skirt suits like this one dominated. I can do without the swim cap-like beanie, but I think I'd sport the blue suit, especially with the satin chartreuse blouse and green leather gloves. It's classic with a funky twist. What are your thoughts?

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