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Best of 2008: Fabulous Fashion Week Shows

FabSugar — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:30:08 -0800

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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Weekend Links

FabSugar — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:22:22 -0700

London Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood bares all - Fashion Copious
Top five handbags worn by celebrities - BagBliss
In stores now: Bee 23, Grey Antics, and S Loves C by Spring & Clifton - Chic & Untroubled
What to buy Fall 2008: Wal-Mart - The Budget Fashionista
London Fashion Week, Day Three-Four: Trousergate - Style Bubble

London Fashion Week, Spring '09: Bring on the Quirk

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:00:22 -0700

New York Fashion Week ignites some trends, but it's in London where the envelope is pushed beyond the limit. Take, for example, Giles Deacon's Pac-Women. London Fashion Week is nearing completion, but there was enough quirk to last a lifetime, or at least until next season. While overexposure started in New York, the king of quirk, Henry Holland, took the concept to a whole new, playful level. Proceed with caution.
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Freaky or Fabulous? Giles's Pac-Women

FabSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:00:22 -0700

While my girls in London wrap up their own Fashion Week, Giles - someone I've always had my eye on - sent rather tame, graphic designs down his runway. But what wasn't tame was the Pac-Man-inspired massive head gear. So it's a bit distracting from the shift dresses and draped black gown, it's super fun. I enjoy the contrast of the tame clothes and ode to the '80s accessory. It takes me back to dentist visits where I played Pac-Man while my teeth soaked in fluoride. Maybe this pleasant memory is why I don't mind visiting my dentist and Giles's poking fun.

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Fab Flash: London Fashion Week Says No Go to Model Health Certificate

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:00:22 -0700

As the model health issue turns, it has been announced that a model health certificate for London Fashion Week is “an unworkable solution,” according to Hilary Riva, chief executive of the British Fashion Council. What is further disappointing, “From our conversations with our international counterparts in New York, Milan and Paris it has become clear that they do not recognize the need for an international health certificate.”

The BFC already banned models under 16 from walking the London shows and requires the shows to have healthy backstage environments. Also, the BFC is developing a website that will have advice for models and aspiring models, with links to sites about eating disorders. I'm not so sure this is as strong as a health certificate . . .
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Frock Me Baby: Show Those Shoulders

FabSugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:22 -0800

Cleavage, midriff, legs - body parts known for their sexiness. But shoulders, those are a woman’s subtly sensual weapons. There was lots of shoulder love this year, as exemplified by Dita Von Teese in Vivienne Westwood. When picking the perfect party frock this season, show those shoulders. Whether it’s one-shoulder, off-shoulder, cutout, or puff sleeve dresses, allow the sculptured part of your body be the focus.

Walter 6362hs - $323.00	Ruffle Dress - $130.00
Diane von Furstenberg 'Lionel' Puff Sleeve Stretch Poplin Dress - $325.00	Pencey Pleated Dress - $375.00
Puff Sleeve Satin Dresses by Nicole Miller - $440.00	BCBGMAXAZRIA Charmeuse Sleeve Dress - $178.00
Christian V. Siriano gold silk 'Red Carpet' shift dress - $325.00	Marc by Marc Jacobs Lydia Jersey Dress - $298.00
Plenty by Tracy Reese Ombre Pintucked Dress - $195.00	Puff-sleeve turtleneck dress - $75.00
Roberto Cavalli Puff-Sleeve Dress - $1,395.00	Catherine Malandrino Puff Sleeve Crochet Dress - $525.00
Crushed Velvet Puff Sleeve Babydoll Dress - $305.00	Dior Puff-Sleeve Sheath Dress - $1,990.00
Marc Bouwer GlamIt! magenta stretch cowlneck drape sleeve dress - $258.00	Robert Rodriguez Embroid Dress - $418.00
Marc by Marc Jacobs Puff Sleeve Dress- Black - $378.00

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