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The Exotic True Stories Behind the Jewels in Cartier's L'Odyssée de Cartier Film

Noria Morales — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:32:38 PST

Cartier recently released its first "short film," a fantasy short called L'Odyssée de Cartier, where a diamond panther set in the window of the Paris store comes alive and goes around the world in a series of adventures that touch upon memorable notes in the famed jeweler and watchmaker's 165-year-old history. Screened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art last week, it was an impressive debut for what is, by definition, an ad, but an extremely beautiful, well-executed, three-minute one. We were particularly fascinated by the scenes in St. Petersburg, India, and China and the plethora of animals shown. We did some research and found enough history to do a feature film. Considering this short film was two years in the making with a crew of 60 people, we won't wait around for the feature, but we're going to stick to one of our trusty slideshows to show you some seriously impressive jewels - and the Indiana Jones-worthy stories behind them.

Photos courtesy of Cartier

Designer Spotlight: Veda's Super Cool Leather Goods

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:20:42 PST

Finding the perfect leather jacket can be quite the challenge - the fit and the price have to be just right. In comes Veda to the rescue: the brand, first conceived in 2008 by Lyndsey Butler, not only offers edgy chic leather jackets, but also delivers them at an affordable price point. Veda designer Lyndsey grew up splitting her time between Texas and Argentina and quickly developed a love for sumptuous, rocker-cool leather goods. After graduating from NYU, Lyndsey followed her fashion dreams by launching Veda, a line of super chic, amazingly innovative leather jackets ranging from classically cool to fresh, slightly offbeat designs. For Veda's Spring '12 collection, Lyndsey mixed things up even further by serving up architectural, sculpted leather tank tops, hot shorts, and floaty, boho-chic tops and dresses. We caught up with Lyndsey to talk Veda's Spring pieces, her personal style icons, and tips on finding the perfect leather jacket. Click through to see Veda's Spring '12 lookbook, as well as some exclusive quotes from the designer - and find out for yourself why this line should be on your style radar.

Joseph Altuzarra Talks Resort '12, His Holiday Wish List, and Why He Loves Parka Coats

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:00:16 PST

Joseph Altuzarra is one of the coolest, most talented new designers out there right now - as evidenced by his 2011 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund win just a couple nights ago. He has quickly become known for his sexy, utilitarian take on feminine dressing, and his uncomplicated approach to separates. For Resort, Altuzarra went slightly conservative, but still youthful giving off a polished, French insouciant vibe - punctuated by short formal dresses, cropped, shrunken day jackets, and sleek, feminine skirt suits. We viewed the line during a sit-down brunch hosted by Neiman Marcus San Francisco and the designer, and we were delighted to see the sweet, classic-cool pieces up close and personal.

FabSugar: What's your favorite part of this collection?
Joseph Altuzarra: The eyelet! We did a lot of classic eyelets from Switzerland that are hand-embroidered, and also some really cool digital eyelet prints and knit eyelet pieces as well. Putting together the moodboard, we knew we wanted to do a ton of eyelet, and overall wanted a very St.-Tropez, Brigitte Bardot feeling. We also injected a '90s vibe into it, because we wanted it to have a connection to Fall as well. Resort is much more tied to what the customer wants, and because there isn't a show you can design less editorially, and more commercially - which is a great thing.

Find out more about the collection, as well as Joseph's Winter party dressing tips and what's on his holiday wish list when you keep reading.

6 Hot Australian Designers to Know

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:51:50 PDT

New York, Milan, Paris, and London might come to mind when you think about talented designers, but we've also been taking note of another fashionable hot spot: Australia. Since you're already in the know about famous Aussie brands such as Sass & Bide, Zimmermann, and Camilla & Marc, we're turning your attention to more under-the-radar talent. The land down under houses some major style cred, so click on to see five of these hot young designers and why we're completely smitten with their range of swimwear, accessory, and clothing lines.

Online Shopping: 10 Beautiful Designer Dresses on Sale

Noria Morales — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:04:11 PDT

And let the markdowns begin! Spring merchandise is getting marked down as retailers prepare for Summer and pre-Fall (eak, already!) deliveries. That means incredible deals on some top designer dresses. We did a little shopping and found 10 irresistible Spring designer dresses, all on sale. Click the slideshow to see and to shop.

5 Fab Designers You Need to Know About!

Hannah Weil — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:18:12 PDT

With Fashion Week, we engage in a month-long study of the business's biggest stars - Lagerfeld, DVF, Marc Jacobs - and now we're turning our attention to a newer crop of talent. We love these fresh fashion faces and their killer under-the-radar lines, and we'll tell you why. Click through to glimpse the amazing labels and meet their totally fabulous designers - because, seriously, you should get to know them!

Sanita Gives Us the Classic Clog and Then Some

Hannah Weil — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:16:05 PST

Clogs were the on-trend choice for Fall, but really, they're a classic. So, when you're shopping for a pair to wear with your '70s denim or your printed dresses and calf-length skirts, wouldn't you want a label that's not just in it for the trendy hype? I'd say a brand with over a century of experience in making beautifully crafted leather clogs is probably one to trust. Plus, Sanita's clog-craft doesn't stick to the basics; this Danish brand is about infusing the same anatomically correct fit and expertise into new styles, like the clog boot or lace-up version - a modern reimagination that doesn't lose the integrity of the original.

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Rev Your Engines - Gold Saturn's Spring '11 Pieces Are Road-Trip Ready

FabSugar — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:00:05 PST

When it comes to capturing rebellious, free-spirited fun, contemporary casual brand Gold Saturn pretty much has it perfected. Inspired by a cross-country road trip, designer David Jon Acosta has created an edgy, effortlessly chic collection that pairs bohemian flair with vintage appeal. Shot in the Florida Everglades, the Road Trip collection lookbook is full of loose-fitting tanks and tees, super-soft cotton bodysuits, and cute knotted headbands with spikes and studs. These pieces would be perfect for a last-minute drive across state lines - just throw them in your suitcase and hit the road. Click through to view each look, then shop the pieces for yourself.

Wildfox Couture's Bewitching Fall 2010 Collection

FabSugar — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 09:00:04 PDT

Los Angeles-based brand Wildfox Couture is known for its cheeky screen prints and bohemian flair, and for Fall 2010, they've taken it up a notch with a sassy, spooky collection inspired by the world of witchcraft. The lookbook tells the story of three friends that discover white magic and inevitably cast spells that bring their fantasy wardrobes to life - they also whip up one sexy love potion along the way. With Halloween tomorrow, I devour this hauntingly delicious collection.

See the rest of the Fall collection when you read more.

Designer Spotlight: So Low's Fashion-Meets-Function Basics For Holiday and Resort

FabSugar — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:00:02 PDT

California-based loungewear company So Low may have started off as a lingerie line, but it's since evolved into a full-blown, casual-cool contemporary brand. Its latest offering for Holiday/Resort 2010 is a generous mix of classic staples - such as its signature fold-over yoga pant - and more novelty items, like cargo leggings, floral dresses, and swingy modal blazers. It's truly captured the essence of mixing comfy loungewear with runway trends and takes pride in encouraging women to live a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing style. With high-quality fabrics, great fit, and amazing attention to detail, So Low is quickly cornering the market on affordable fashion-meets-function basics.

See the rest of the Holiday/Resort 2010 collection when you read more.