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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:00:08 -0800

Shutting up shop: Imitation of Christ is history - Refinery 29
Runway rundown: Party Noire dresses - Fashion Indie
Fashions at the American Music Awards were seriously baffling - Jezebel
Shelly Steffee's luxe shapes - Coutorture
100 cheap party dresses for Christmas - Catwalk Queen
Romanek Origami clutch - Bag Snob
Eva Mendes in CC Skye: I want that! - Stylelist
Tights, an ongoing obsession - Lucky Blog
Battle of the fashion tomes: The Dress Doctor vs. Nina Garcia - Lemondrop
PETA slightly accomplishes mission - Fashionista
Economy to sap the fabulous from February Fashion Week - The Cut
Prada Tessuto S tote - Purse Blog

Fab Flash: Tara Subkoff Takes FORM

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:30:22 -0700

"Karmic and cosmic" is how Tara Subkoff describes her new position as the artistic director of FORM's Spring '09 collection.

FORM founder Jerry Tam, the first one ousted from this season of Project Runway, had ties with Subkoff in the past as her intern at Imitation of Christ. "It's so great to be able to support one of my first interns at such a crucial time," said Subkoff.

Despite FORM's angular past, the new designs are said to encompass softer lines that were inspired by the Rococo movement using gauze, cottons, and silks. The collection will debut during the upcoming New York Fashion Week.

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On Our Radar: Tara Subkoff for Bebe

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:00:22 -0800

As I reported back in August, Imitation of Christ designer Tara Subkoff just debuted an exclusive line for Bebe, kicking off the company's initiative to collaborate with designers.

The capsule collection is in stores now, and for those of you looking to get romantic come Valentine's Day, it's perfect. The color palette is red, black, and white, with an accenting heart print and quilted heart bag. All you last minute Valentiners out there - you know who you are - get yourselves to a store or Bebe.com, where the line is retailing $59-$189.

P.S. Tara's pal Chloe Sevigny is already a fan - she was spotted wearing a red ruffled heart print dress from the line just a couple of days ago.

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On Our Radar: What's Next for Imitation of Christ

FabSugar — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:00:22 -0700

Tara Subkoff has quite a few new tricks up her sleeve - for both herself and her Imitation of Christ label.

She's been working on a capsule collection called Tara Subkoff for Bebe that will debut at Bebe stores in Spring 2008, full of "super wearable, really sexy and modern" pieces. She also has a diffusion line for Imitation of Christ, called Imitation, in the works for Fall. And finally, in the spirit of change, Tara is looking to sell Imitation of Christ. Change is good right?

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The Look For Less: Chloe Sevigny

FabSugar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:00:22 -0800

You and I adored Chloe Sevigny's Tara Subkoff for Bebe look and what better time to call out a dress with hearts than on Valentine's Day? But you know, the effortlessly cool Chloe isn't the only one who can make an inexpensive dress look high-fashion. Let's all take inspiration from her and rock a red and black ensemble for the sake of love!

Red Polka Dot Halter Dress ($42)	Forever 21 Crochet Beret ($10)
Nine West Joydon Boots ($40, originally $99)	Forever 21 Samantha tights ($7)
ASOS Corsage Ruched Clutch ($35)	New York & Company Heart Ring ($12, originally $19)

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Friday Fab News Roundup

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:22 -0800

The insider: Savannah Miller - Nylon
Mango eyes US expansion - WWD
Alexander Wang wins Swiss Textile Award - FWD
Oprah Winfrey wears Prabal Gurung on O Magazine - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
How to wear faux fur coats - The Budget Fashionista
Tara Subkoff needs more charity - Page Six
Claudia Schiffer poses the designer question - Telegraph UK
Ridicule keeps fans of harem pants from getting too big for their britches - WSJ
Can a boy wear a skirt to school? - New York Times
Tom Ford calls Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé evil - Page Six
Shop with frugal's stylist - Frugal Fashionista

Trend Alert: Fold-Over Wedges

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:00:22 -0800

This boot hybrid is hard to come across - if you ever find a cool pair I suggest you swoop them up. Wedge boots are definitely a safer boot in harsh weather conditions; they are more grounded and resilient.

If you're Nicole Richie, you have super cool fold-over wedges to help fend off weather goblins. We speculate that hers are Martin Margiela, but they could even be Tara Subkoff for Easy Spirit circa 2006. You think? Either way, while I don't recommend suede in the rain, most of these come in the supple skin. Super clean white scarf and men's fedora optional, but recommended.

Chloe Suede Kid Wedge- Black - $1,095.00	Latricia - $140.00
Chinese Laundry Women's Tyson Wedge Boot - $99.95	Seychelles - The 411 (Sand) - $199.00
Van Eli Women's "Margrita" Over-The-Knee Wedge Boots - $148.99	Chloe' Grey Fold Over Suede Wedges - $420.00
Nine West Yoursocute - $169.00	Suede Over-the-Knee Wedge Boot - $169.00

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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Designer Spotlight: TT Collection

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:22 -0800

Talk about connections. TT Collection designer Tiffany Saidnia's first foray into fashion was via famous celebrity stylist, Jessica Pastor, where she learned the wants of high-profile customers. Seeking more of a challenge, the LA-native entered the garment industry to learn the construction of clothes.

Her first jobs were at Ella Moss and Splendid, here she gained experience with knits and garment dying. She eventually moved on to working closely for designer Pegah Anvarian and with her she learned the art of draping and the creation of designer knit garments. Next, she landed at Henry Duarte and simultaneously launched a knit division of graphic tees. She later launched the denim and sportswear division of friend Tara Subkoff’s company, Imitation of Christ. Whew!

Tiffany's vast industry experience is evidenced in her knit collection, which includes luxury basics at contemporary price points ($32-$120).

To see more from TT Collection's Spring 2008 line, read more

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LA Fashion Week Fall 2007: Imitation of Christ

FabSugar — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:04:33 -0700

Mixing it up with a goth moment at LA Fashion Week, Tara Subkoff delivered an Imitation of Christ collection containing many of her definitive vintagey looks, and a few loser looks. Nonetheless, it was one of the most theatrical LA shows thus far - bones on the runway hello?!

The color story was downtown hipster with black, tan and white. I could have done without the pant and skirt outfits and been happy with all those beaded and sequined dresses. The reworking of vintage pieces was Subkoff's shtick when she started the line in 2000, and though that's not her method anymore, this is one gal who will always have an eye for vintage styling. I particularly like an ivory beaded dress worn over a pair of black skinnies - very cool indeed. The black lips were a bad beauty choice, but a black cape was a fun addition to the 'Blair Witch Project' feel of the collection.

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Fab Finding Follow Up: A Tomato Red & Dark Brown Outfit

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:40:57 -0800

Here is another color-inspired Fab Finding follow up! As you all know, I just loved the color matching story in this month's Lucky magazine and I'm curious to see what tomato red & dark brown outfits you all put together. I started you off with this Wek1933 Medium Weave Dark Brown Bag, $770.

Let's see what you all came up with. And, there were lots of great outfits put together but don't forget to follow my guidelines ladies! You can add any extras you want but I asked for separates, shoes and a scarf or hat to complete this look. Check out all of the tomato brown finds here. To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

Look #1, found by RCLdesigngirl, is adorable with this Anthropologie print blouse and Betmar Craftsy Downbrim hat .

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Look #2, found by dyenick3140 is really creative with this J.Crew print dress and Chiffon Geometric Scarf to be worn as a headscarf.

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Look #3, found by rubialala is terrific with these hot Tara Subkoff for Easy Spirit Edrie Wedge Pumps and Boiled Wool Newsboy Cap.

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