Designer Spotlight: Kate and Kass


Updated 07/22/08 8:48 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

Designer Spotlight: Kate and Kass

Raised in a family of film and music aficionados, it was destined that Anya Teresse meld her influences from her parents, Kate and Kass, into her passion of designing. From the time she was 12 years old, Kate and Kass designer, Anya Teresse, started using her lunch money to buy vintage clothing. Drawing inspiration from classic old films and strong female figures from the past and present, Read more

Sneak Peek! H&M's Tribute to Marimekko Collection


Updated 03/16/08 1:31 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 35 comments

Sneak Peek! H&M's Tribute to Marimekko Collection

Jackie O. first put Finnish textile brand Marimekko on the map when she wore their brightly-patterned dresses during JFK's 1960 presidential campaign. H&M decided to honor that tradition by digging into the vibrant Marimekko archives and bringing back the bold retro prints for their Tribute to Marimekko collection, in stores April 10. Swimsuits, dresses, scarves, tops, and bottoms will Read more

Fab Redux: O Jackie O!


Updated 08/23/07 9:30 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 33 comments

Fab Redux: O Jackie O!

Calling all Jackie O aficionados! Your former first lady of pill box hats, oversized sunglasses, and little skirts suits would proudly wear a silk shantung sixties A-line coat just like this one, which comes in a size medium; I doubt she would have paid $27 for hers though. This coat is such a classic. Can you imagine how chic it would look with a little bit of hemline peeking out Read more

Fabcon: Jackie O


Updated 03/25/08 11:36 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 48 comments

Fabcon: Jackie O

Not many people know about one of Parker Posey's best roles ever. In the film The House of Yes she plays a fabulous albeit slightly deranged girl with a dangerous obsession with Jackie Kennedy Onassis. She demands to be called Jackie O, wears sharp little suits and tops them off with pill box hats. She ends up being a lunatic, but she's fabulous along the way. No wonder she emulated the iconic Read more

Happy 45th, Valentino!


Updated 07/11/07 7:40 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 18 comments

Happy 45th, Valentino!

This past weekend, while showing his Fall couture show, Valentino celebrated his 45th anniversary in the fashion biz - quite the accomplishment...bravo! It all started in 1961, when Valentino Garavani dedicated five evening gowns to Jackie Kennedy, and she become a loyal client - she wore Valentino when she mourned President Kennedy, and she wore Valentino when she married Aristotle Onassis. Read more