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Mark Badgley and James Mischka Tell Us the Film That Inspired Their Fall 2012 Collection!

Allison McNamara — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:24:43 PST

We caught up with Badgley Mischka designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka at New York Fashion Week. They told us about the film that inspired the runway collection this Fall, what they do when they're not designing, and their tips on evening dressing. Check out their interview in today's Fab Flash!

See the Major Glitz Factor on the Badgley Mischka Runway!

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:12:50 PST

The Badgley Mischka Fall 2012 Runway show took glitz to a whole new level, featuring stunning dresses, accented by beaded hemlines and sequined hips. Sexy silhouettes included shoulder cut outs, plunging necklines, and layers of sparkly garments. Take a look at the entire runway show now!

Badgley Mischka's Golden Girls Light Up the Runway

Jaime Richards — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:30:00 PST

When creating the bevy of bouncy curls for Badgley Mischka, hairstylist Peter Gray for Moroccanoil found his inspiration in somewhat of an esoteric concept, using the late 1920s German film Metropolis as a starting point. The light, airy look took a nod to the geometric shapes in the movie's make-believe backdrop, and nails and makeup reflected a similar science-fiction feel. Go behind the scenes to see how this dark, mysterious beauty concept was brought to life.

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SAG Awards: Amber Riley

FabSugar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:43:18 PST

Amber Riley upped the flirt factor in a bow-adorned Badgley Mischka halter gown with a retro pinup feel. The feminine shape and pretty lace and peplum details feel Old Hollywood glam, as do her striking bouffant and classic ankle-strap heels. What do you think of the Glee star's sweet look?

Vote on all of our SAG Awards polls here!

SAG Awards: Kelly Osbourne

FabSugar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:04:58 PST

Are you ready to check out all the fashion at tonight's SAG Awards? Let's kick things off with Kelly Osbourne wearing an elegant Badgley Mischka dress, highlighting a beautiful shoulder embroidery detail and a chic tassel belt. To complete the look, Kelly pulled her hair up in a high ponytail and finished everything off with a bright pink lip and a Dena Kemp Palladium diamond bubble ring. What's your verdict - love it or leave it?

Vote on all of our SAG Awards polls here!

Golden Globes: Melissa McCarthy

FabSugar — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:33:55 PST

Bridesmaids funny lady Melissa McCarthy glammed it up in Badgley Mischka for tonight's awards. The actress opted for a deep emerald gown with a gold and jewel-embellished neckline. Glamorous half-up hair shows off the intricate neckline and standout earrings, while a glittering gold clutch completes the look. What do you think of Melissa's red-carpet style?

Vote on all of our Golden Globe Awards polls here!

People's Choice Awards: Kaley Cuoco

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:51:23 PST

We're kicking off the People's Choice Awards with host Kaley Cuoco. Kaley glows on the red carpet in a gorgeous, champagne-hued Badgley Mischka confection. Intricate floral detailing adds a hint of texture and a dose of feminine whimsy, while glossy lips and soft waves complete her romantic-glam look. What's the verdict?

Badgley Mischka Spring 2012 Runway

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:04:58 PDT

Badgley Mischka's Spring 2012 collection delivered the designers' affinity for feminine glamour in the form of gorgeous gowns, amazing cocktail dresses, and statement gold jewelry. A colorful array of ruffles, bows, sequins and gem accents were on display while models had their hair swept up into sky-high teased updos. Check out our full runway coverage here.

Badgley Mischka Creates Prince William and Kate Middleton Inspired Dog Costumes

FabSugar — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:21:30 PDT

The designers of Badgley Mischka brought a heavy dose of glamour to Bergdorf Goodman at Fashion's Night Out with their Kate Middleton and Prince William inspired dog costumes. We got a chance to chat with the designers about their color-packed Spring collection and how they drew inspiration from old movies and artists. Watch our entire interview with Badgley Mischka at New York Fashion Week!

Badgley Mischka Dishes on Newly Launched Affordable Mark and James Shoe Line

Noria Morales — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:01:47 PDT

The designer duo behind eveningwear brand Badgley Mischka just launched shoes under their contemporary Mark and James line. We visited Mark and James (the men) for the launch at Bloomingdale's in New York to get a first peek at the very pretty and chic new shoe line - which retails for under $300 - and get the inside scoop on their inspiration.

FabSugar: Congratulations! What was the inspiration for the collection?
Mark Badgley: With Badgley Mischka collection, we're known for our evening clothes. So we launched our contemporary collection Mark and James for an edgier, younger, more fun customer.
James Mischka: Young Hollywood was calling us for dresses for premieres and parties so we started Mark and James to address those girls. The shoe collection just followed because it was taking the Badgley Mischka aesthetic of glamour and elegance and applying it to a more everyday kind of thing.

FS: You're known for dramatic eveningwear and embellishment. How do you apply that aesthetic to a contemporary collection?
MB+JM: The shoes are very feminine, with a thread of glamour. It could be a wedge, but done in a beautiful blush pink. There are a lot of naturals for Spring - wood, nubucks, leathers - applied to glamorous silhouettes. We're known for embellishment, so took nubuck and cut beautiful flowers. Some fabrics might even be on the crude side but we add feminine things to make it very us.

FS: Where do you see this girl wearing these shoes?
MB: Our girls wear these day to night. It's really a day collection, they're wearing them to the office, but they're fanciful enough to wear out at night.

FS: Why are women so obsessed with shoes?
MB: It's unbelievable, they are obsessed with shoes. Thank God they are! We did an event at a jewelry auction, where every woman was, pun intended, very well-heeled. They're worth billions of dollars. At the luncheon we gave them all shoes as a party gift. You would have thought we gave them the Hope diamond! It was a feeding frenzy. It was just so cute. No matter who they are, they just LOVE shoes.

FS: Do you have plans to do a Mark and James bridal line?
MB+JM: We would love to, although right now we're focused on this collection. But yes, it would be fun to do some quirky, frivolous styles for bridal.