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J Brand Hussein Chalayan Circuit Jean: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:08 PDT

ICYMI, Hussein Chalayan partnered with J Brand to deliver a collection of forward jeans. This J Brand Hussein Chalayan Circuit Low Rise Zipper Jean ($258) is one of them. It's different from other skinny jeans due to the bunching at the center of the leg. I can't see it being flattering on many body types, but it would work for an experimental gal. Are you that gal?

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Hussein Chalayan Schools Kate Moss, Hooks Up With J Brand

FabSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:00:22 PDT

Hussein Chalayan has a lot on his mind. The designer sat down to chat about his new collaboration with J Brand - which hit Barneys today - but also veered off into other territory, namely Kate Moss. "I don’t think it [Kate Moss for Topshop] represented her, and I didn’t think she worked hard enough. I even told her to her face," Chalayan said. "She [Kate] said, 'Oh, I’m just trying to do a light thing; I’m not trying to do anything serious.' But I said, ‘That’s not the point.'" Zing.

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Fab's Top 10 Fall Shows

FabSugar — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:00:22 PDT

Are you all ready for Fall? Ha. I know you're on the verge of pouncing on Spring shopping, but it's always nice to know what's to come in your fashion future. The curtain has closed on the Fall shows. As expected, it was a tame season, but that doesn't mean it was boring. One city in particular disappointed (sorry Milan) while one (Paris) supplied the grand finale. Some of my favorites continued to dazzle (Louis Vuitton, pictured) and a couple surprises (Hussein Chalayan, Adam Lippes) reminded me that fashion is ever evolving. Without further ado . . .

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Fab Flash: High/Low Designer Collaborations at an All-Time High

FabSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:22 PDT

During dismal economic times, designer collaborations are the way to go. “We’re definitely going to see a lot more of these high-low marriages,” said Valerie Steele, of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. “People are going to want a lot of fashion for their buck.” With that said, now is the time to nab a creation from your favorite high-end designer for a fraction of the price.

For example, J Brand has teamed up with Hussein Chalayan to create an exclusive denim line. “The opportunity to work with Hussein brings both brands to another level,” said Suzy Crippen, of J Brand. “It is all about business. The business of making something beautiful, a collector’s item you can afford, like a cheap Picasso.” Affordable designer goodies? That's always been the Fab way to go . . .

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On Our Radar: Hussein Chalayan Steps It Up

FabSugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:00:22 PDT

Hussein Chalayan is stepping up his game. The designer, who was recently acquired by French multinational holding company and named Puma's creative director, unveiled a selection of footwear at the showing of his 2009 Spring pre-collection in Milan.

But wait, there's more. Chalayan will create an expansive footwear set to launch in Fall/Winter of 2009. Look forward to seeing some creative confections!

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Hussein Chalayan Creates "Big Bang" Mechanical Dresses

GeekSugar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:40:51 PST

Hussein Chalayan is certainly no stranger to incorporating technology into his fashions, as he already showcased a series of LED laser dresses earlier this year in Tokyo. During this week's Paris Fashion Week , Hussein presented his Fall collection, which included high-tech dresses used to symbolize the Big Bang.

As discussed on Boing Boing, models came out at the end of the show wearing moving lights that orbited around them, representing the center of the universe. They certainly don't look like the most comfortable pieces of geek apparel to wear, but an interesting concept nonetheless. I'd rather see more light emitting diode dresses, which are somewhat fashionable and functional.

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Designer Creates Disappearing Dress (NSFW)

GiggleSugar — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:02:00 PDT

Ever notice how starlets these days will make 10 costume changes just for one event? Maybe if they ask nicely, designer Hussein Chalayan will make their lives easier and create one of these fantastic Transformer-esque dresses that, through some kind of mechanization, turns into different dresses. For my money, though, the most amazing dress is the one that disappears into a model's hat. You might not want to wear it, however, when meeting the significant other's folks for the first time...

Paris Fashion Week: Hussein Chalayan

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:38:38 PDT

Hussein Chalayan is a designer to watch, and not just because his runway show featured self-undressing clothes. Yes, you heard me right: The Spring 2007 show from this Turkish-Cypriot designer at Paris Fashion Week featured apparel that opened and fell away on its own, leaving models standing on the runways in the buff. It was a technical marvel created by a special effects team who worked on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

But amazingly, this parade of bells, whistles, and nudity didn't upstage the rest of Chalayan's collection. The clothes were a futuristic frenzy of foil-like fabrics, saucer-rimmed hats, and dresses constructed out of bubbles and beading. But between all the sci-fi were many wearable and stylish looks, including A-line dresses with sheer overlays in stunning color combinations. To see the collection,

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Link Time: Anna Dello Russo Talks Fashion Week, Julie Gilhart Joins Amazon, and More

FabSugar — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:30:37 PDT

Anna Dello Russo discusses Macy's, Fashion Week, and Marc Jacobs - StyleList
See inside Fashion Week's blogger bash - The Daily Beast
Hussein Chalayan will launch Chalayan Grey at Fashion Week - Racked
10 best comfy (yet stylish) shoes to wear during NYFW - Fashionista
See Jenni Kayne's Spring 2012 mood board - Lucky
Mulberry opens its NYC store with bags that are red, white, and blue - Purse Blog
Amanda Brooks's chic Fashion Week style - The Cut
Get a sneak peek at The Row's Spring '12 collection - Vogue
Celebrities share their first fashion week memories - InStyle
Julie Gilhart joins Amazon.com - Vogue UK
Your complete guide to Fashion Week catchphrases - Refinery29