Link Time: Prada Is Officially Going Public


Updated 05/20/11 10:25 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Prada Goes Public and More Fashion News

Prada is officially going public — The Cut How to be a personal style blogger — The Budget Fashionista Hugo Boss celebrates the re-opening of their Soho boutique —W Editors' Blog Before they were supermodels, they were super adorable kids — Fashionista Milly shows us all how to fight above our fashion weight class — Purse Blog Lindsey Wixson talks Miu Miu and McQueen — Vogue Read more

Link Time!!!


Updated 10/08/10 12:05 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Emma Roberts, Nikki Reed, and More at Young Hollywood Party and Other Daily Fashion News

Emma Roberts, Nikki Reed, and more model Michael Kors at Young Hollywood party — People Steve Madden now owns Betsey Johnson — The Cut Office politics: the midi skirt for Autumn/Winter '10 — Vogue UK Elisabeth Moss in Oscar de la Renta — Red Carpet Fashion Awards Black is whack: scoop up a pair of colored boots for Fall — The Budget Fashionista Old Navy's rockstar jeggings: testing Read more

Home Away From Home: Hôtel du Petit Moulin


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Christian Lacroix's Hôtel du Petit Moulin in Paris

When your Vera Wang wedding dress comes off, you and your hubby can ditch your designer duds for designer digs and check your newly married selves into the Christian Lacroix-designed Hôtel du Petit Moulin in Paris. Housed in Paris's oldest bakery, dating back to 1900, the hotel, which has preserved its typical French boulangerie façade, is in Paris's trendy, fashion-centric Marais district Read more

2010 Golden Globe Awards: Diane Kruger


Updated 04/08/10 8:45 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 29 comments

Diane Kruger in Christian Lacroix at 2010 Golden Globes Awards

If you think Diane Kruger looked amazing in white, check her out in fuchsia. The actress arrived at the fashionable festivities in a tenacious, textural gown by Christian Lacroix. Notice how the color changes from deep to light tones as you look down — très magnifique! I like how the perfectly placed white bow and matching Raven Kauffman clutch add a funky touch. Multicolored earrings and Read more

Ginnifer Goodwin Gets Risky in Her Mini by Christian Lacroix


Updated 07/28/11 4:48 PM · Posted by FabTV · 0 comments

Ginnifer Goodwin Gets Risky in Her Mini by Christian Lacroix

Style expert Louise Roe applauds risk-taker Ginnifer Goodwin's Christian Lacroix minidress at this year's People's Choice Awards and tells us why this particular gown stood out from the rest. She also highlights Carrie Underwood, Katie Cassidy, Dania Ramirez, and Demi Lovato as other daring divas who had show-stopping red carpet dresses. Read more

Best of 2009: Rest in Peace


Updated 12/28/09 4:05 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

RIP Farrah Fawcett, Irving Penn, Donald Fisher, Michael Jackson, House of Christian Lacroix, and House of Luella Bartley

This year, we mourned the deaths of the beloved Farrah Fawcett, photographer Irving Penn, Gap's co-founder Donald Fisher, and the king of pop, Michael Jackson. Each made a huge impact in the world and we will always remember them for their stellar style and contribution to the industry. Also recognized were shuttered fashion houses Christian Lacroix and Luella Bartley — what a shame. Let's take Read more

Ch-ch-ch-changes of Fashion in '09


Updated 12/18/09 6:55 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

2009 Fashion House Changes

2009 saw major changes — some rather shocking — in the most renowned fashion houses. The one that stung most was the demise of Christian Lacroix. The economic downturn spawned the downfall of one of fashion's most grand couture houses. Lacroix was forced to shut down, only to be reduced to a licensing operation. Check out the heartfelt love fashion fans gave him at the closing of his final Read more

Christian Lacroix Fashions French Railway Uniforms: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 12/16/09 2:41 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

Christian Lacroix Designs Uniforms For French Railway SNCF 2009-12-14 10:00:22

Those following the Christian Lacroix saga know that the couture house has been in financial trouble — and now it has been reduced to a licensing operation. Sad, but that's not going to stop Mr. Lacroix from creating. In fact, he is now responsible for French railway SNCF's uniforms; 20,000 employees are soon going to sport his gray and purple getups, which include skirts, blouses, and jackets Read more

Christian Lacroix's Savior


Updated 07/28/09 10:21 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Borletti Group Puts in Serious Bid to Save Christian Lacroix

There might be light at the end of the tunnel for Christian Lacroix. After accumulating over 14 million dollars in losses and nearly facing liquidation, the fashion house received a serious bid from Italy’s Borletti Group. Borletti is the owner of La Rinascente, Italy’s largest department store chain, and French department stores Printemps. Details are under wraps but we do know that a court Read more