Link Time!!!


Updated 06/15/09 5:39 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 2 comments

Link Time!!!

Louis Vuitton introduces new Takashi Murakami film — Purse Blog Vera Wang may be dancing with the stars — Fashionologie Versace names Ferraris as new chief executive — WSJ Found: The perfect boots! — Lucky Magazine Havaiana humanity — Fashionista Top 10 graduation dresses under $100 — Teen Vogue Blog FEED 2 Kenya Bag exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman — Nitrolicious Beach cover-ups Read more

Fab Read: Louis Vuitton, Art, Fashion and Architecture


Updated 06/15/09 5:44 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Fab Read: Louis Vuitton, Art, Fashion and Architecture

Luxury and art are partners in crime — no house understands that better than Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture ($54), published by Rizzoli and authored by the peeps at Louis Vuitton, spotlights the collaborations between Vuitton and elite artists, architects, designers, and photographers such as Zaha Hadid, David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz, Richard Prince, and Stephen Read more

WTF?!


Updated 08/19/08 4:03 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Takashi Murakami's Inochi

Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, when he's not partnering with Louis Vuitton and selling handbags in the middle of the Brooklyn Museum, is a pretty out-there artist. He decided to treat his Inochi ("Life") sculpture as if it were just another luxury product and shoot a commercial around it, a commercial that makes no sense and creeps me the eff out. . .(Thanks for the crazy send, Soni78!) Get Read more

Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Jasmine Bag: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 05/04/09 10:16 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 24 comments

Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Jasmine Bag: Love It or Hate It?

Marc Jacobs and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami are at it again. They have recently collaborated on a monogramouflage collection, which is pretty self explanatory. This Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Jasmine Bag ($1,770) is an offspring from the partnership. This bag is simply too macho for my taste. Do you love it or hate it? Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections Read more

Weekend Links


Updated 04/12/08 7:47 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Weekend Links

The other Murakami — MarbellaStyle Get the look: Lauren Conrad — Frugal Fashionista The quest for bangles — Fashionalities Everyone is talking about fashion phones — The Business of Fashion A new Spring look — Little Molly Cake Read more

On Our Radar: Murakami-Vuitton Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum


Updated 04/27/08 9:48 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 15 comments

On Our Radar: Murakami-Vuitton Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum

Starting April 5, art aficionados and Vuitton lovers will meet at the new Murakami exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. Here, admiring fans can peruse art and purchase limited-edition Louis Vuitton canvas bags designed by Murakami and Louis Vuitton creative director, Marc Jacobs — quite Faboo. Originally exhibited at MOCA, the collection garnered high accolades in the industry with an Read more

On Our Radar: Murakami-Vuitton Blend Lines Between Culture and Commerce


Updated 11/15/07 12:11 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 3 comments

On Our Radar: Murakami-Vuitton Blend Lines Between Culture and Commerce

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles currently houses a Murakami exhibition featuring more than 90 works by the artist, Takashi Murakami. Art exhibitions are nothing new at MOCA, but what is novel in this case is a Murakami-Louis Vuitton luxury store amid the exhibition. Translation: museum goers can and have purchased Vuitton-Murakami handbags while checking out art. While some argue Read more

Supermodels and Marc Make for a Super Party


Updated 10/30/07 8:49 PM · Posted by · 21 comments

Supermodels and Marc Make for a Super Party

Musicians, actors and supermodels joined Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton to celebrate the opening of Takashi Murakami's new exhibit in LA. Marc was still rocking the blue hair from Kate Hudson's party on Saturday night, but sadly he left his cheerleader costume at home. Also, debuting a new hair color was Christina Ricci, who lightened up her jet black locks. Bella wants to know which you prefer Read more

Coveted Crib: An Art Collector's Cottage in Coconut Grove


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Coconut Grove, Florida Home by Errez Design

Miami-based interior design and architecture firm Errez Design recently reached out to me to share its latest project, a 1910 cottage in Coconut Grove, FL, which belongs to a contemporary art collector. The client has an extensive collection of artwork, including pieces by Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, Banksy, Swoon, and David Bowie, as well as rare antique Biedermeier furniture, Read more

Who Had the Best Bold Beauty Look at the MTV VMAs?


Updated 08/29/11 10:32 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Lady Gaga in Drag at the 2011 MTV VMAs

The MTV Video Music Awards are never low on drama and excitement, and the 2011 show didn't disappoint. We saw Lady Gaga perform in drag as her alter ego Jo Calderone, Snooki got all glammed up in the highest of Jersey Shore styles, and Nicki Minaj looked like a walking, talking Takashi Murakami painting. Their looks helped make the evening memorable, but who do you think pulled it off best? Read more