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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.
RIP: Donald Fisher, Co-Founder of the Gap
Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Donald Fisher, co-founder of the Gap, who died on Sunday, in San Francisco. Donald founded the American casual label we all know (and love), with his wife Doris in 1969. The company just celebrated its 40th anniversary.
FABTV: Michael Jackson "Beat It"
I interrupt this regular special programming to bring you a classic. A masterpiece. An ode.
Remembering Charlie's Angel, Farrah Fawcett
Charlie's most flirtatious angel Farrah Fawcett lost her battle with cancer this morning at the age of 62. But before we say goodbye, let's remember the actress by reminiscing on her vivacious past. Whether she was in an itsy bitsy bikini, an oversized turtleneck, or high-waisted jeans, Farrah always exuded beauty from outside and within.
Best of 2008: Rest In Peace
This year, our condolences were not only extended to people, they were also given to businesses. It was the gasp heard around the world when Yves Saint Laurent passed in June. Mr. Blackwell, the man known for his annual worst-dressed list, also left us, as did Pinup queen Bettie Page.
Fab Flash: The End Of Bill Blass
UPDATE: NexCen Brands Inc. has officially sold Bill Blass to Peacock International Holdings for $10 million. On the downside, Bill Blass Ltd., manufacturer of the Bill Blass Couture line, filed Chapter 7 with a Manhattan bankruptcy court.
RIP, Pinup Queen, Bettie Page
Alas, another legend has passed. If you're a Dita von Teese fan, make sure to pay homage to the original pinup queen, Bettie Page. She lived to be 85 and passed away yesterday in LA.
Biggest Headline of 2008: Rest In Peace, Yves Saint Laurent
It was a sad Sunday. I remember waking to the news of fashion great Yves Saint Laurent passing June 1; throughout the week the fashion world mourned. We put together a tribute slideshow, but that will never do the couturier justice.
Rest in Peace, Mervyns
It's always sad to see a clothing store with rich history go down. While Steve & Barry's also recently nearly folded, Mervyns is the first major department store to announce its liquidation during these tough economic times. The 59-year-old company will be holding going-out-of-business sales at its remaining 149 locations during the holidays as a way to maximize value for its creditors.
Fab Flash: Rest In Peace Mr. Blackwell
Cheeky fashion critic, Mr. Blackwell, suffered from an intestinal infection and has passed at the age of 86. Known for his annual worst-dressed list, Mr. Blackwell taunted some of Hollywood's best for their questionable taste in clothes.
"I merely said out loud what others were whispering.
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