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Fab Flash: The Jonas Brothers Try Their Hands at Designing

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:00:22 -0700

There's no stopping the Jonas brothers. Somewhere between performing sold-out concerts and flying around the country with Molly, the brothers found time to share their cool style with the masses by creating a cute clothing line for tweens. The line, named Jonas, is inspired by the brothers' fictional TV show, soon to be debuted on the Disney channel. The preppy collection includes argyle sweater vests, woven tops, tees, polo shirts, leggings, denim skirts, and jeans. The collection, set to retail $10 to $25, will be available at Wal-Mart, Kmart, Sears, and JCPenney in the Fall. Are you at all interested?

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Fab Flash: LL Cool J For Sears

FabSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:00:22 -0700

In hopes of rejuvenating store sales, Sears tapped hip-hop mogul LL Cool J to launch an apparel line named LL Cool J For Sears. Irv Neger, Sears' senior vice president of apparel seems hopeful stating, "If all goes as planned, the LL Cool J brand would be a boost for the store's 'softer side'."

The higher-priced, casual sportswear collection ranges from $22 to $50 and is set to launch in 600 stores by the holiday season. The line will include embroidered jackets and tees donned with rapper's famous song lyrics. Kinda random, no?

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Best of 2008: The Explosion of Celebrity Designers

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:00:22 -0800

I officially declare 2008 as the year of the celebrity designer. Seriously, who didn't try their hand at fashion designing? Some granted rave reviews, others, well, you tell me. From reality stars to actresses to singers, these celebrities all had something to say about style this year. Nicole Richie offered up her affordable line of chic jewels, The Hills girl Whitney Port debuted her designing talent with Eve & A, and even LL Cool J grabbed a piece of the action with his Sears line! That's only the tip of the fashion iceberg, keep on scrolling to see all this year's celebrity designing endeavors.

Avril Lavigne launched her junior apparel line, Abbey Dawn, for Kohl's in July.
Lauren Conrad showed her first Lauren Conrad Collection at LA Fashion Week.
Rachel Bilson reached out to DKNY and created her Edie Rose for DKNY Jeans collection.
Whitney Port created her contemporary line dubbed Eve & A.
Ashlee Simpson partnered up with Wet Seal to design a collection of tops.

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Rihanna revealed a fashion line is in the works.
Nicole Richie designed a costume-jewelry line.
Madonna created a bling-bling knuckle ring with Swiss jeweler Chopard.
Spice Girl Mel B started a clothing line called Catty Couture.
Elizabeth Hurley designed a swimwear line for Mango.
Mischa Barton Mischa Barton created her own handbag collection.

LL Cool J launched an apparel line with Sears.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen expanded their designing endeavors with Robert Lee Morris to create an accessories collection named Robert Lee Morris for Elizabeth and James.

Kristin Davis created a namesake brand for Southern retailer Belk Inc.

Jessica Simpson forayed with a lingerie line and dress line

Lindsay Lohan created a popular leggings line.

Janet Jackson got cheeky and announced her lingerie line.

Victoria Beckham started a dress collection.

Usher announced he will be launching a lingerie line.

Beyonce added a jewelry collection to her clothing line, House of Deréon.

Sofia Coppola designed handbags for Louis Vuitton.

M.I.A. just debuted her funky clothing line Okley by M.I.A.

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Fab Flash: It's Judgment Time For Delebrities

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:22 -0700

As the Fall season rolls around, celebrity designers (coined by WWD as delebrities), will be judged. With stores constantly on the hunt for the hottest commodity, it comes as no surprise that Hollywood entertainers like LL Cool J, Avril Lavigne, and Rachel Bilson are eager to get a cut of the action. LL Cool J for Sears, Abbey Dawn for Kohl's by Avril Lavigne, and Rachel Bilson's Edie Rose for DKNY Jeans will soon hit stores. Like many celebrity designers, they have ventured into a risky retail game and only time will tell if they will fail or prevail.

So what do the experts predict? "With all the competition out there, I really can't see girls seeking out clothing from LL Cool J for themselves to wear. Rachel Bilson, on the other hand, is a modern classic. She has great style and girls will want to dress like her. I could see her line lasting a long time" said Lisa Chase of CelebrityEverything.com, a website for the celebrity-obsessed crowd. Chase also predicts a short run for Lavigne's line at Kohl's.

It looks like you all are over the whole celebrity designer trend but I guess we'll just have to ride it out!

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Fab Flash: Would You Miss Steve and Barry's?

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:00:22 -0700

UPDATE: Steve & Barry's have officially went under and has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition in Manhattan bankruptcy court.

Tear. Mega retail chain Steve and Barry's is headed toward major financial downturn. The 28-year-old clothing chain who recently gained popularity for carrying celebrity sportswear lines - most notably, Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker - at rock-bottom prices has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Steve and Barry's is set to shut down a large number of its 270 stores and will most likely be forced to liquidate all assets. So how does SJP feel about this failed venture? “We are surprised and disappointed that this situation has developed. We are surprised because our understanding, based on the accounting statements we see, was that sales have been very, very strong” said Sarah Jessica Parker's lawyer, Ira Schreck.

Let's not lose hope too soon. The company is looking for an acquisition; Sears and Kmart have showed interest, with the possibility of continuing a partnership with its licensed celebrity lines. Would you miss Steve and Barry's?

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Fab Flash: Would You Miss Steve and Barry's?
Tear - I knew it was too good to be true!

Eh, their clothes weren't that great.

Nope - I was never into Steve and Barry's.

Other - do tell!

Behind The Seams: The Chanel Boutique Opening on Robertson

FabSugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 05:00:22 -0700

Here I am, fresh from the Chanel opening on Roberston Boulevard in LA. And boy do I have lots to dish. The store was very cool: Peter Marino designed, white block motif, outdoor courtyard, two levels, life size Chanel shoes and bags reminiscent of the Fall collection, mannequins wearing pieces from Chanel Paris-Londres Métiers d’Art Collection, bubbly flowing and PYTs galore. Spotted: Rachel Bilson, Angie Harmon, Leighton Meester, Michelle Trachtenberg, Kirsty Hume, Amber Valletta, Malin Ackerman, January Jones (from Mad Men) and Emma Roberts. Amidst all the fabulous chaos we were able to grab the witty January Jones and the adorable Emma Roberts for a few Fab words.

But first, here were the fashion highlights: Malin's sparkly Chanel jumpsuit, Bilson's hot pink sequin purse, January Jones' rebellious chain dress, Angie's coral accents and Amber Valletta's glowing skin. Alas, it wasn't all super fabulous. Fab goddess Linda Evangelista and Fabcon Kelly Wearstler were supposed to be in attendance and they weren't there - bum city. Oh well. Can I say January Jones was such a pleasure to talk to? We were seriously vibing and she was so smart and down to earth. Here she is!

Can we talk about your dress?

Of course. I went in today - I just flew in from London yesterday - so I ran in today and they know my taste and they had a couple of things picked out. I like things more on the edgy side. So, I got my chains.

And are you jet lagged?

I’m drinking my way out of it.

So Mad Men, can we talk about the wardrobe? How do you like the wardrobe, has it affected your personal style at all? How does it feel dressing in costumes of yesteryear?

I’ve always been a huge fan of vintage clothing. So the only downside is when I go shopping I can’t get anything from that’s late 50s/early 60s because then I wander around looking like Betty. I absolutely adore being in period outfits: the girdle, the stockings and the garter belts, the pointy bras. They have to add tips in there because modern women don’t have that shape. It’s interesting, it’s hard to get in and out of, but it’s fun.

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Is it comfortable?

Once you’re in it it’s okay. The first couple of episodes last year you had to learn the shallow breathing. But it makes you stand differently, and you hold yourself differently.

Three words to sum up Chanel.

Ummm. Can’t live without.

Can’t live without, that is three words! Very nice!

Yeah. I would say Karl Lagerfeld, but I don’t know his middle name.

Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld?

Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld!

Have you met him?

I’ve never met him. I just read The Beautiful Fall. I know he’s not a fan of the book. But it’s an amazing book about him from the '50s on up, he and Yves Saint Laurent. It’s an amazing book.

Did you see anything in the store that caught your eye?

Everything. It’s absurd, I wish I could afford it. Luckily I get to borrow it. I bought one of the bags over there recently, the metallic purple, the little metallic purple one. It has a really long chain so you can wear it across.

Stay tuned for more from the Chanel party and some Fab words with up-and-comer Emma Roberts!

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