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Fab Ad: Prada Spring/Summer '09

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:00:22 PST

Attenzione! Prada has a new look. I, for one, am excited. It's always smart for designers to mix it up. While the house is sticking with photog Steven Meisel, a slew of blond models show off Prada's rumpled, but sophisticated, Spring collection. Here's the mannequin list: Nimue Smit, Giedre Dukauskaite, Sigrid Agren, Toni Garrn, Katrin Thormann, Viktoriya Sasonkina, and Ymre Stiekema. Whew! But, it makes for awesome dramatic effect. The clothes are slightly undone and neutrally colored, but the models are polished with their chignons and glossy skin. And those shoes - the ones that had models tripping up on the runway - the shoes look fantastically folksy. What do you think, has Prada outdone themselves?

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Fab Ad: Zara Spring/Summer 2008

FabSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:00:22 PDT

Fab Ad: Missoni Spring/Summer 2008

FabSugar — Mon, 19 May 2008 08:00:22 PDT

Fab Face Bianca Balti is the perfect girl to star in Missoni's latest Spring/Summer '08 ad campaign; her piercing baby blues entice you and stand out against the dark background. Despite being dressed in Missoni's luxurious designs, Bianca is one with nature. She gives the phrase "hug a tree" a whole new, posh meaning. I appreciate that these ads capture nature at its prettiest and I love the way the colorful flowers float in the lake. What do you think?

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Sneak Peek! Mango Spring/Summer Collection

FabSugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:00:22 PDT

Take Gucci's Spring collection, add a smidgen of Missoni's Spring line, and sprinkle in models-of-the-moment Kim Noorda, Irina Lazareanu, and Milagros Schmoll, and what do you get? Mango's Spring/Summer collection! The latest pieces display the bright pink and yellow hues of Gucci, the oversized floral prints of Missoni, and a bit of safari style. Literally, there is something for everyone so go Mango, pronto!

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Fab Ad: Swatch Spring/Summer '08

FabSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:22 PDT

I can never resist a Beatles tribute and that's why this Spring/Summer '08 Swatch ad campaign stood out to me when I was reading the digital version of V magazine. The girlie minidresses and shorts the models are sporting paint quite the fashionable picture. I'll admit that I've never thought of Swatch watches as cool, but these ads are helping to change my view. What is especially smart about these ads is that each watch style is complemented with a story. And in advertising, it's all about building that emotional connection with your customer. If you're an earthy kind of girl, chances are urban safari scene will appeal to you. If glitz and glamour is your thing, the dancers in poufy gowns will be right up your alley, or shall I say, gated community. Do these ads spark your interest?

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Behind the Seams: The Academy of Art University Fashion Show

FabSugar — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:22:22 PDT

We're always looking for a fashion fix in our lovely city of San Francisco. We just attended the Academy of Art University 2008 fashion show, which celebrated the blood, sweat, and tears the fashion students have endured at the Academy. The event brought out a mixed crowd of students, SF socialites, local press, and noted fashion designers, John Galanos and Ralph Rucci. I was quite impressed with the promising young talents and the collections were not too shabby.

To read more about the Academy of Art University fashion show and to see more runway pics,

The show consisted of 17 collections from some of the top fashion students in the school with individual themes for each collection. My favorites were Ronnie Escalante Jr. and Alyssa Prentice (picture 1 and 2 above), who displayed utmost originality and beauty in their designs. Ronnie's collection was filled with decadent gowns fit for the red carpet and Alyssa's modern-lux creations left us wanting more. We weren't the only ones that felt that way because they were awarded a prestigious internship with Ralph Ricci - congrats!

The men's collections were another highlight. The designs were fun, modern, and I loved the amazing leather jackets!

All together, the show was a lot of fun and it was refreshing to see new talent on the rise. I also got a chance to see America's Next Top Model alums Chantal and Eugenia looking Fab and strutting their stuff on the runway.

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Dress Me Up: Mix Mastering

FabSugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 05:00:08 PDT

Etro isn't the only one who mastered the mix for Spring. Dries Van Noten's creations came to life with colors, patterns, with artsy-cum-ethnic undertones. The loudest message from Dries' Spring line was the concept of feminine clashing. Peach fused with army green fused with purple fused with electric blue. It sounds all-over-the-place, and in a sense, it was . . . but the result was cohesive yet funky. Turn your back on matchy matchiness this Spring by drawing inspiration from Dries. One word of advice? If it makes sense together, don't wear it.

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Fab Ad: Blumarine Spring/Summer '08

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:00:22 PDT

Have you ever played with fun-house mirrors? Staring at these Spring/Summer 2008 ads from Blumarine brings me back to those fun times. Finnish model Suvi Koponen is seen lounging on retro pink sofas, wearing Blumarine's lingerie-inspired collection. These ads are quite trippy, like I'm inside a lava lamp, so I can't look at them for more than a minute. Still, I appreciate the novelty and the hypnotizing effect. Despite the busyness of it all, you're able to make out the feminine clothes. Are you feeling these ads? Or are they making you woozy?

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Fab Ad: Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2008

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:22 PDT

I'm always game for something different, and these shots definitely fit that description.

The Mondrian-inspired background juxtaposed with Valentino's ruffly Spring couture collection, featuring model Alison Nix, is an unexpected surprise, but I think it works. I love the idea of using geometric shapes and primary colors to back such a soft collection.

Are you a fan?

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The Look For Less: Etro Spring '08 Fringe Sandals

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:08 PDT

While some Spring shows had us scratching our heads, Etro's collection had us saying, "Must. Have. Now." One of the factors, besides the ethnic weave skirt, that contributed to our drooling were the fringe sandals. Fringe sandal/boots were also spotted, but the wedges are much more wearable in hot climates. Too bad they're too expensive to be picked off the runway and brought straight to my feet.

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Though the wedge on this Topshop Fringe Sandal ($79) is much shorter and the fringes are bigger, it still provides the same bohemian feeling. Now all you have to do is buy an ethnic mini skirt, a cropped leather jacket, and you're good to go, Etro style.

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