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

RIP: Irving Penn


Updated 10/10/09 10:30 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

RIP: Irving Penn

Irving Penn, lensman extraordinaire, died today in his Manhattan apartment, at 92. The famed photographer is best known in fashion for shooting vibrant scenes for Vogue. He married model Lisa Fonssagrives and they spent 42 years together until her death in 1992. I don't have a favorite Penn photograph, I think it's time to take a look at the artist's work, pay tribute, and select something Read more

Behind the Lens: 20 of Mario Testino's Most Stylish Shots Yet


Updated 04/24/12 5:29 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mario Testino Fashion Pictures on His New Website

Thanks to the newly relaunched MarioTestino.com, we can peep Mario's stylish work in one place. As one of the rare shutterbugs to reach iconic status — joining the ranks of Irving Penn, Herb Ritts, Annie Leibovitz, Richard Avedon, and Rankin — the Peruvian photographer has snapped A-list celebs, glossy fashion editorials, and high-profile ad campaigns for more than 30 years. Now, after Read more