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Look of the Day: Amazingly Avant-Garde

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:00:22 PDT

Amidala grabbed my attention because of her amazingly avant-garde outfit. It's a hard look to pull off but she does it with pure aplomb. Plus, I applaud fashion risk-taking. The accentuation of the hips is fabulous and those lace tights rock. Keep it coming, girl.

Skirt: River Island

Congrats to Amidala!

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Designer Spotlight: Le Sang des Betes

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:00:22 PDT

Looking at Trang Chau's designs makes me want to fast forward to the future. Her label, dubbed Le Sang des Betes, is filled with experimental pieces that remind me of sci-fi superheroes. With her debut collection, Aborigine, Chau draws inspiration from sculpture, film, architecture, and costume design, creating an intriguing collection of Gothic-meets-modern marvels.

Not only are her insect-like cuts refreshing and innovative, but they're also sustainable. This conscious designer sources all of her materials from LA. Clap, clap!

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Did You Prefer the Avant-Garde or the Everyday Looks Last Night on Project Runway?

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:00:22 PST

Just when the designers on Project Runway thought their limits had been pushed, they were asked to go that extra inch. Last night, Tim Gunn challenged them to create two outfits in two days: one avant-garde and one every day. Paired off into teams and inspired by their model's crazy braided, mohawked, and crimped hairdos, the designers set off in all different directions. Team Jillian and Victorya went punk glam, Team Fierce (Chris and Christian) used 45 yards of fabric on one gown, Team Kit and Ricky were inspired by Little Bo Peep, and Team Rami and Sweet P were all about the (personal) drama. But when it comes down to it, which did you prefer - the avant-garde looks or the every day?

For a full run down of the "On Garde" episode, be sure to check out what Buzz has to say.

Photos courtesy of Bravo

Spring Peek: Avant-Garde and the Funky Bunch

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:00:22 PST

Fashion has reached a pinnacle point of experimentalism. This Spring season wasn't just the usual experimenters like Hussein Chalayan and Christian Lacroix. Mainstream designers like Marc Jacobs and Dolce & Gabbana (left) took a stab at risky thinking, albeit polarizing. Whether inspired by artists, geometric shapes, nature, or nurses, the avant-garde and the funky bunch provided unique fashion fare. Can you dig it?

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(L-R: Maison Martin Margiela, Maurizio Pecoraro, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Marc Jacobs, Missoni, Fendi) Source and Source

More Avant-Garde Amazement from Jerome Hillion

BellaSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:00:41 PDT

As you've seen before, London stylist Jerome Hillion can do magic with hair. Now, I'm not talking about coming up with perfect highlights or a lovely layered cut, although he can do that, too. What Jerome does is high-fashion, high-concept work that shows up in editorials and on fashion runways. I think it's fantastically imaginative. Check out some photos of his new collection below, and come back soonfor a Q&A with Jerome!

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View a Bounty of Avant-Garde Hair from Jerome Hillion

BellaSugar — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:00:44 PDT

The next time you're in London, head to Spitalfields for a unique hair experience. Hair&Jerome is a salon unlike any I've ever seen: The decor is that of eccentric Victorian, but the hairstyles that come out of this studio are wholly modern. In fact, stylist Jerome Hillion's vision earned him the distinction of British Avant Garde Hairdresser in 2005. He has just released this year's avant-garde styles, and I'm fascinated by the shapes and textures he's managed to create. Here's his explanation of what motivated him:

"The inspiration behind this collection came from analysing all aspects of theatre and dance through different eras. I also wanted to put forward the elegance, sophistication and femininity within the theme. The final product is held in an imaginary world which triggers a question: which era does the collection belong to?"

Of course, these styles won't work for everyday-but they're not meant to! I love the fantasy and artistry in these styles, and the photography is beautiful, too. Hillion's cuts are £60 (around $120), which isn't cheap but is surprisingly reasonable for London! Check out the gallery below and let me know what you think!

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Definition: Avant-Garde

FabSugar — Thu, 10 May 2007 15:10:22 PDT

Avant-Garde

n. A fashion forward or individualistic "look."

Refer to Junya Watanabe's Fall 2007 collection for more examples of avant-garde fashion.

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SAG Awards: Tilda Swinton

BellaSugar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:28:47 PST

Tilda Swinton is always full of surprises; just when you think she'll be wearing experimental couture on the red carpet forever, she shows up in a classic Lanvin gown that looks like something right out of Ava Gardner's closet. With its soft vertical draping and long sleeves, her gown certainly does have a vintage feel, especially paired with an oversized gold cuff and softly waved hair. Do you like seeing Tilda's feminine side, or are you always rooting for her next avant-garde turn?Vote on all of our SAG Awards polls here!

Beth Ditto Gets Her Own MAC Line

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:04:00 PST

Singer Beth Ditto has long been known for her avant-garde fashion sense and experimental approach to hair color and makeup, but now MAC is giving her the chance to share her creative vision with the rest of us. WWD reports that Beth's limited-edition collection is expected to hit MAC counters come June. The first image from her campaign has just been released, and if the shades on display are any indication, we're in for bold, bright colors and lots of matte textures. We're most excited about the possibility of cool nail polishes, though - Beth's pink, yellow, and black manicure above looks both cutting edge and surprisingly wearable.

This Pretty Braid Has Serious Curves

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:35:00 PST

Leave it to Parisian haute couturiers to take something as timeless as the French braid and turn it into a piece of avant-garde hair art. Couture Week just kicked off, but already the Christophe Josse show debuted this amazing conch shell braid, which winds around itself and incorporates various plaiting techniques. If precedent is any indication, we can expect more hair-raising coiffures to come. And while this wound-up look certainly isn't the kind of style that's easy to craft on your own, it might be stunning for a wedding or debutante ball, especially if you wanted to show off your shoulders and neck. Would you try a couture braid?