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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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Fab's Spring Top 10

FabSugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:22 -0700

The time has come my Fab friends. After combing through every Spring '09 collection, I am in love with clothes (and accessories) all over again. There was chatter about the economy and whether or not designers' collections were going to respond. Some did, some didn't. What did happen was a good balance of safer, but still gorgeous, wearable clothes, tempered by fantasy. We still want to buy clothes, but we must always dream . . . Perhaps one of the few designers who clothed both of these ideas was Dries van Noten. There were unexpected details, but calm cuts and overall mellow mood. That, is what we need right now.

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Awesome Spring Accessories

FabSugar — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Sensational bags. Fabulous attendees. Fantastical footwear. Shall I continue? Still coming down from fashion month's high, there's oodles more to oogle over. Jewelry continues to play an important role, statement jewelry. The most noticeable trends were ethnic, decadence and the future. Belts were also rejiggered, with sash belts being huge in New York. Start saving friends, Spring's accessories will be totally tempting.
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LA Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Lauren Conrad

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:00:22 -0700

I'm sure it was a raging afterparty because it looks like our Hills heroine put on a successful Lauren Conrad Collection runway show last night. Her Spring lineup was inspired by the beauty of Spring. OK, that's sort of ambiguous - allow me to elaborate. With her usual flirty silhouettes, Lauren upped the fabrics, detailing and prints for Spring. She showed an array of solid jersey dresses, both cocktail and maxi, but there was plenty beside those usual suspects. I quite fancy the artsy floral and beige-and-white chiffon polka-dot prints. One thing about Lauren is she manages to deliver pieces that are both sexy and girlie. Sexy: The white ruched formfitting dress. Girlie: The ladylike separates.

Accessories were also highlighted adding some Spring flair. I've never been a fan of rosettes - worn here as headbands - but I am a fan of geometric bangles. Lauren came out to warm round of applause in the end, the only way from here is up.

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LA Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Whitley Kros

FabSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:00:22 -0700

Whitley's Kros bohemian babe continues her journey through another LA Fashion Week. This time, striped tunics, easy-wear silk separates, animal prints, and the necessary Spring jumpsuit are falling out of her suitcase. Colors range from ivory to sherbet hues and vivid brights. A couple full-on exotic prints made their way onto loose blouses and skirts. Sheer also made a sexy cameo. The traveling elephant print is adorable and youthful. Layered beaded and gold jewelry adds keen styling and the funky knotted buns atop the models' heads would make Punky Brewster proud. While there are lots of messages in this collection, it is cohesive. This stylish nomad has clearly mastered the art of sophisticated mix matching.

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Weekend Links

FabSugar — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:23:22 -0700

Paris Fashion Week Spring 2009 wrap-up: Heel detail - Shoe Blog
Parasuco Fall/Winter 2008 collection - Denimology
Wacky head ornaments - Little Molly Cake
How to extend the life of your clothes - The Budget Fashionista
Lindsay Lohan's look for $70.78 - Fashion Under $100

Fashion Week's Most Fab Attendees

FabSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:00:22 -0700

Who, what, where (or wear)? These are the questions people had running through their heads when the Spring Fashion Weeks were in effect. We were mostly focusing on the clothes rather than who dominated the front rows, but let us also dissect the guests. Editors, celebrities, and models get invited to the shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. One lady who always looked amazing was Carine Roitfeld. Here, at the Yves Saint Laurent show in Paris, the Vogue Paris editor gave new meaning to the term power suit. The serious glare also helps. See who else graced us with their fashionable presence over the past month . . .
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Stephanie and Naomi, Hermes Cowgirls

FabSugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:22 -0700

Giddyup girls, the Hermes runway was smokin'. And it was wasn't just because of the wrapped and slit fringed skirts, sheer overlays, and cigars. Veteran models Naomi and Stephanie galloped through their dear friend Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring show, and looked every bit amazing. You can tell from the photos that Naomi was strutting her stuff, as always. And Stephanie looks like she's having a grand time. These Hermes cowgirls made it hard for me to focus on the clothes, which were wearable, sexy, and sophisticated. Great to see you back on your stomping grounds, supers.

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Paris Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Louis Vuitton

FabSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:00:22 -0700

Severe plumage. Lavish layering. Exotic undertones. Intrigued? You should be. Marc Jacobs's Spring collection for Louis Vuitton is eye candy at its best. Much like his Spring namesake collection, this delivery is maximist. Pick and choose from an array of luxurious delights and make Louis Vuitton a look all your own.I'm swooning over the banded and heavily embellished dresses, the sharp-shouldered blazers (not sick of them yet, no), the quirky separates, and the semi-ridiculous accessories. And the plumage! And the colors! And with a chic Parisian flair. While many folks pared things down given the economic uncertainty, Vuitton delivered a high-octane carnival of clothes.

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Paris Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Lanvin

FabSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:00:22 -0700

I just died and went to Lanvin's heavenly candy shop. Alber Elbaz has done it again - he delivered inventive pieces but didn't alienate Lanvin's signature bold colors and voluminous silhouettes. This Spring collection leaves you wanting more. It offers everything from black to nude, to colors like chartreuse, teal, purple, and orange. Yum. Some of the dramatic wide-shouldered silhouettes are hard to work with; still, on the runway they work like magic. But what I really want to talk about are the accessories. Sparkly necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and clutches demand attention, but somehow don't steal the spotlight from the clothes. A perfect harmony has been created with the stunning clothes and wild jewels. Bravo, Alber, bravo!

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