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Reminder: Comme des Garçons Hits Select H&M Stores Tomorrow!

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:00:22 -0800

Warning: It's going to get crazy. The Comme des Garçons for H&M collection arrives in US stores tomorrow - set your alarm! The madness started last Saturday in Japan as H&M unveiled the collection to eager fans. According to sources, people stood in line for days to ensure their place in line. Rei Kawakubo's avant garde offerings include boiled wool pea coats, harem pants, and polka dot cardigans. My eye is set on this distressed jacket. Stores open at 10 a.m.; see you in line!

To see more pieces from the collection and pictures from the madness, read more.

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Fab Flash: Rei Kawakubo and Louis Vuitton Collaboration

FabSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:22 -0700

Two fashion worlds collided in a recent collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Rei Kawakubo. The Japanese designer behind Comme des Garçons, known for her simple and avant-garde styling, has designed an exclusive collection of evening bags for the monogram heavy luxury label.

“Due to our clever coordination, I anticipate that the wall between us will disappear. Funnily enough, I have never actually bought anything [at Vuitton], but I probably will buy a party bag next week,” said Kawakubo .

Kawakubo's six handbag designs, debuting next Wednesday in Tokyo, range from classically styled evening bags to '70s inspired shapes adorned with charms and multiple leather straps such as the bag pictured above.

To see more designs from the collaboration, read more.

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Fab Flash: Comme des Garçons For H&M

FabSugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:00:22 -0700

Years past have brought Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolf, and Roberto Cavalli to H&M, but 2008 is the year of Comme des Garçons.

Although no specific details have been released, head Comme designer Rei Kawakubo is expected to produce men's, women's, and children's collections for the fast-fashion chain, as well as a unisex fragrance. The collection, which will likely incorporate Rei's stark avant-garde aesthetic, has a planned debut in H&M stores worldwide in the beginning of November. This one should be interesting!

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Rei Kawakubo and Vuitton

FabSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:59:45 -0700

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FabSugar — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:00:22 -0800

Five questions for Vena Cava - Style File
Angelina Jolie in a chic LBD: get the look! - FashionTribes
Must-have bling of the day: Phillip Lim's leather and gem necklace - Stylelist
Michael Kors Id chain tote - Purse Blog
Generating sales in a glut of cheap-chic: H&M and edgy Rei Kawakubo - WSJ Blog
Lowe coming up daisies with Spring 2009 ads - fashionologie
Hello Kitty and random celebs get catty at Sanrio Luxe store opening - Jezebel
The Recessionista: Ready for her close-up - Huffington Post
Diane von Furstenberg, Blogger - Fashionista
Madonna rumored to be the new face of Louis Vuitton - Teen Vogue Blog
H&M Divided exclusive launch party - Nitrolicious
Corto Moltedo Susan Shock clutch - Bag Snob

Fab Flash: More Female Designers Exuding Influence

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:30:33 -0700

Big change is afoot in the fashion industry: after the 90s, which were dominated by male designers, women designers seem to be taking the upper hand.

Even though female designers have a long way to go in male-run fashion capitals like New York and Paris, there does seem to be a trend emerging, particularly in Milan. In Italy alone, a large number of family-run companies were founded or are helmed by women: Alberta Ferretti, Prada, Versace, Fendi, Trussardi, Missoni, Etro, and Emilio Pucci. As Paris-based industry consultant Concetta Lanciaux explained, "Italy's tradition of family ownership for fashion companies gives women a great chance to emerge, whereas France, by contrast, is dominated by luxury groups. It's more corporate."

Although women have always played a pivotal role in fashion, especially in early 1900s Paris, when Coco Chanel, Madeleine Vionnet, and Jeanne Lanvin reigned supreme, after World War II, a new generation of male designers emerged: Dior, Cristobal Balenciaga, and Pierre Balmain. Since then, female designers have come in spurts: Mary Quant and Betsey Johnson in the 60s and 70s, and Rei Kawakubo in the 80s.

Finally, as more and more women are taking charge, their prominence is returning to what it was in early 1900s Paris. Alessandra Facchinetti has just succeeded Valentino, Frida Giannini took over from Tom Ford at Gucci, and let's not forget the outstanding influence of Miuccia Prada. But it all makes sense, as Donatella Versace explains, "women are instinctively in tune with the female customer."

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