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Best of 2008: Fabulous Fashion Week Shows

FabSugar — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:30:08 PST

2008 spawned a tremendous flurry of fabulous Fashion Week shows. Let's see, there were New York Fall and Spring shows, Milan Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and LA Fashion Week. Oh, and don't forget all of the ravishing Resort and Pre-Fall collections. Some of my faves were Proenza Schouler's Fall line, Alexander Wang's Spring offerings, and Balmain's Spring collection in Paris. All different, all divine. Which were your favorites? Jog your memory, and check out all of our 2008 Fashion Week coverage.

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Fab Face: Amanda Laine

FabSugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:00:22 PST

I've been waiting for months to hear who the winner of V Magazine's V A Model! search is, and that day has come - it's Amanda Laine.

That name may not mean much to you now, but it will in the near future. The 16-year-old Canadian has wasted no time delving right into the industry. She's signed a three-year contract with Supreme Management and already walked the European Fall shows: Prada and Marni in Milan and Balenciaga and Givenchy in Paris. Not bad for a newcomer. An easy way to spot her is to look out for those thick, dark eyebrows. Welcome to the fashion circus, Amanda!

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Celebrity Style: Mischa Barton

FabSugar — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:00:22 PST

It makes me so happy to see Mischa Barton dressing Fab again. At Paris Fashion Week, the actress partied at Lou Doillon's party for Lee Cooper in a feminine purple, off-shoulder dress. Her pink satin Stella McCartney pumps add to the girlie vibe and provide some overall fanciness.

Whitley Megan Shirred Dress in Purple - Sold Out	Skinny lizard belt - Sold Out
Nine West - Luxious (Pink Satin) - Sold Out	Metal Bangle Set - Sold Out
ASOS Oversized Snake Soft Clutch - Sold Out

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Le Smoking at Hermès Fall 2008: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:22 PST

Naughty Natasha Poly. Or shall I say naughty Jean Paul Gaultier for having his model smoke on the Hermès runway! I'm not so intrigued by the clothes, but I am drawn in by what's happening all around. I certainly don't condone smoking, but it works with the mature collection. And the Persian rug-covered catwalk takes me to an exotic place, far, far away. Though I wouldn't realistically wear this look, I dig the combination of the rug, cigarette, and belted coat. Do you?

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Mischa and Milla Do Fashion Week 80s Style

Molly — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:30:34 PST

Mischa Barton and Milla Jovovich mugged for the camera at the Lou Doillon Party for Lee Cooper in Paris yesterday before hitting up the Miu Miu show today as part of Paris Fashion Week. Don't both girls look 80s-tastic with their off-the-shoulder and brightly colored outfits? And doesn't Mischa just look thrilled to be there? Smile! Milla may be partying it up fashion-style overseas but back in the states it was a big weekend - her Jovovich-Hawk line for Target officially hit stores.

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Paris Fashion Week, Fall 2008: Chloe

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:00:22 PST

After two seasons of bringing his own point of view to the house of Chloe, Paolo Melim Andersson delved back into the archives. Back to the floral-printed chiffon dresses when Karl Lagerfeld designed for the house in the '70s, and back to the floaty embroidery of Phoebe Philo earlier this decade.

Amidst a sea of navy, tufts of fur, sheer tunics, blazers, and riveted halter dresses were punctuated with ivory, teal, violet, and royal blue. Spats covered pointy heels, and embellishment was omnipresent. I like this collection and its femininity, but somehow I can't help feeling like Paolo took one step forward and two steps back.

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Who Wore It Better? Black Ruched Fendi Dress

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:00:22 PST

Paris Fashion Week has come to an end (tear). Jessica Alba attended Fendi's fashion show in the same black ruched dress that Eva Mendes wore back in January. Eva went bare legged while Jessica wore tights. Whose version is better?
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Freaky or Fabulous? Mariacarla Boscono Gone Goth

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:00:22 PST

Freaky or fabulous, that is the question my Fabbies . . .

The raven-haired model, Mariacarla Boscono, attended a Givenchy dinner at Paris Fashion Week in a polarizing, gothic-inspired outfit by the designer. Her overly layered necklaces make Nicole Kidman's L'Wren Scott diamond Oscars necklace look understated. It's layering on crack, but I think it's beyond fabulous. What about you - freaky or fabulous?

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MK, Rihanna and Jessica Enjoy Kanye's FIRST Passion in Paris

Molly — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:57:51 PST

Paris Fashion Week went out with a bang with this weekend's star studded front rows galore. Jessica Alba covered up her baby bump standing next to a much taller Rihanna to check out Fendi. You guys seemed pretty evenly split as to whether Amy Winehouse deserved the $1 million paycheck to perform for the runway show, but at least she showed up. Mary-Kate Olsen was out without her twinsie but still showed off that, um, quirky fashion sense in an aggressive studded leather jacket. Kanye and his fiancée Alexis were just there to have a good time and made sure to get right to his blog to talk about how fashion will always be his first love. So much for that rap thing.

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Images include: Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, Kanye West, Alexis Phifer, Lucy Liu, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jessica Alba, Milla Jovovich, Karl Lagerfeld, Sofia Coppola

Paris Fashion Week, Fall 2008: Giambattista Valli

FabSugar — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:11:11 PST

The river runneth red at Giambattista Valli. Blood red. Billowing red evening gowns, protruding red crepe necklines, toweringly high red heels, and even a red fox fur cocoon coat were all flowing. When it wasn't red, it was white, or black, or ivory - with lots of protuberances. Tufts of fox fur hang from the back of an otherwise simple ivory sheath. Architectural ruffles, poufs, and anemone-like brooches embellish other notable pieces.

The collection as a whole was a play on volume; and when I say volume, I mean Giambattista really turned up the dial. There was nary a piece in sight without the addition of something bigger . . . but better? Well, I'll leave that verdict up to you.

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