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Comme des Garcons Spring 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:51:18 PDT

Rei Kawakubo always marches to the beat of her own tune and her Spring collection for Comme des Garcons showed us yet another striking statement from the designer. The collection, which Kawakubo described as "white drama", displayed gowns with references to marriage and death. Dramatic, as she sent one of the models down the runway in a duchesse satin wedding dress bound at the wrists - we can all guess the innuendo there. Meanwhile, lace veiled dresses, structured skirts that resembled cages, and capes with no armholes further the restrictive theme. The headgear designed by three different artists also played a big role in the collection, showing a range of abstract texture and structure. More details from the collection below.

Trends: White gowns, religious references.
Colors: White.
Key Look: We loved the wrist-bound bridal look.
Accessories: Statement headpieces, white boots.
Who Would Wear It: The ultimate avant garde woman like Daphne Guinness or Lady Gaga.

Top Five Sexiest Fragrances from Around the World: Find Your Perfect Match!

BellaTV — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:55:58 PST

It’s hard to shop for a perfume that is right for someone else. This Valentine’s Day, get help from the Lucky Scent experts, who have searched the world for these top five fragrances for him or her: Lumiere Noire Pour Femme by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Monyette Paris by Monyette Paris, Costes 2 by Costes, Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules, and Sequoia by Comme des Garçons parfumes.

Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:05:41 PDT

Comme des Garçons' Black collection - Vogue UK
Artists in designers’ clothing - New York Times
Fashion world turns to bloggers to get the word out - LA Times
Tallulah Belle Willis lands gig at Harper's Bazaar - FWD
Philo gets tough - Vogue UK
Why round sunglasses? A style investigation - New York Times
Courtney Love to rock the fashion world with clothing line - NY Daily News
See Lily Allen’s hot tour outfits! - Marie Claire UK
Look who’s shopping Goodwill - New York Times
Lookbook: Obesity and Speed - Nylon

The Monsters of Paris Fashion Week

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:00:22 PDT

Paris Fashion Week is no stranger to the avant-garde. In the fashion capital, the crazier, the better. But some designers take the concept of fashion-forward to a whole new level. Comme des Garçons, Maison Martin Margiela, Manish Arora (who often provides costumes for Katy Perry), and Viktor & Rolf are some of the orchestrators who liven up the Parisian catwalks. Face paint, fuzzy helmets, and antlers (left) are just the tip of the iceberg. Let the kookiness begin.

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Reminder: Comme des Garçons Hits Select H&M Stores Tomorrow!

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:00:22 PST

Warning: It's going to get crazy. The Comme des Garçons for H&M collection arrives in US stores tomorrow - set your alarm! The madness started last Saturday in Japan as H&M unveiled the collection to eager fans. According to sources, people stood in line for days to ensure their place in line. Rei Kawakubo's avant garde offerings include boiled wool pea coats, harem pants, and polka dot cardigans. My eye is set on this distressed jacket. Stores open at 10 a.m.; see you in line!

To see more pieces from the collection and pictures from the madness,

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On Our Radar: H&M Delves Into Fashion TV

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:00:22 PST

You're probably already overwhelmed by your TiVo list, but what's one more show? When you have a few minutes, be sure to catch H&M's new Fashion TV. Currently there are two videos (it's a twice-monthly program). The first one is about the Comme des Garçons collaboration and it features model Missy Rayder (left) and The Sartorialist Scott Schuman. The second is a fun and useful knitwear style guide. You can also sign up to receive notification when new videos go live. Fab!

Fab Flash: Comme des Garçons For H&M

FabSugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:00:22 PDT

Years past have brought Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolf, and Roberto Cavalli to H&M, but 2008 is the year of Comme des Garçons.

Although no specific details have been released, head Comme designer Rei Kawakubo is expected to produce men's, women's, and children's collections for the fast-fashion chain, as well as a unisex fragrance. The collection, which will likely incorporate Rei's stark avant-garde aesthetic, has a planned debut in H&M stores worldwide in the beginning of November. This one should be interesting!

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Modeling Takes Beauty . . . and Mad Skills

FabSugar — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:00:22 PST

Who says models are all beauty and no brains? Okay, I can't vouch for their brains, but I can prove that they have some mad skills. Wearing what looks like a suffocating bag around your face and having to walk down a long runway takes precision. Many models trip, even without such an obstacle, so I give the models who walked the Junya Watanabe Fall '08 show in Paris some respect. It looks like Paris and London, namely the shows of Watanabe, Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Owens, and Gareth Pugh, proved to be the most taxing for the models. Then again, signing on to work with such avant-garde designers, they probably expected a bit (okay, a lot) of craziness. Could you do it?

To see some more freakish runway productions,

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(L-R: Antonio Berardi's heel-less platforms, Comme des Garcons Fall 2008, Rick Owens Fall 2008, Maison Martin Margiela Fall 2008, Gareth Pugh Fall 2008, Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2008)
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Comme des Garcons Slingback Clogs: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:00:22 PST

Things got controversial when I talked about a pair of clogs recently, so I wanted to see what you all thought about these Comme des Garcons Slingback Clogs ($490). They're a little too chunky and sparse for my taste - what about you?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Celeb Style: SJP Outfits a Perfect Pop of Color

Hannah Weil — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:06:43 PDT

With a dose of the same offbeat charm that made us fans of her alter ego's style, Sarah Jessica Parker outfitted a quirky twist on a Comme des Garcons midi skirt with a pop of hot pink on her go-to cardigan. We've seen this styling trick from SJP before, but that doesn't mean we're any less impressed. We love that she livened up a tartan print, a black tank, and gray ankle boots with a little neoprene. To finish, she threw a red crossbody bag nonchalantly across her shoulders and accessorized with a pair of oversize shades for that effortless-chic we loved as much from Carrie Bradshaw as we do from SJP. Feeling inspired? Shop our editors' picks to channel the same easy everyday style.