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The Donna Dish: "If You Can't Sleep in It, Forget It"

FabSugar — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:50:22 PDT

The Donna Karan wisdom continues. After listening to her and Ken Downing at the Neiman Marcus event in San Francisco, I have a newfound interest in draping and defining luxury. Donna also mentioned Michelle Obama ("Michelle Obama is an icon") and emphasized the importance of jewelry when she spoke of her years collaborating with Robert Lee Morris: "Jewelry is important. Accessories are extremely important." Oh, and my favorite Donna quote? "Glamour - I forgot the word glamour!" Here's more Donna dish:

Donna on draping: She always makes her skirts wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. "Draping is how fabric wraps around your body and accents the positive and hides the negative."

Donna defines luxury: There is a difference between seeing something and wearing it, and to her, wearing is luxury. It's the difference of seeing and touching. This year was the most challenging year. It's important to not deny it and have consciousness about it. "I feel luxury is how we care for ourselves and other human beings."

To hear the rest,

Donna on everyday dressing: "Do you have any idea how many outfits you can create from the same pieces?" Investment dressing doesn't go out of style. She loves it when she sees women wearing her older clothes today.
Donna and her fabrics: "Most of my fabrics are made in Italy with extraordinary technology." A cashmere knits collection is coming out soon; it's based on comfort and ease and includes all sorts of neutral colors.

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Photos courtesy of Drew Altizer

The Donna Dish: "We've Got a Lot on Our Shoulders Right Now"

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:00:22 PDT

Stella McCartney and now Donna Karan - looks like San Francisco is emerging as a fashion center.

When I think of Donna Karan, here's what comes to mind: draping, bodysuits, DKNY, womanly, classic, zen. When I met Donna Karan at a recent event at Neiman Marcus in SF, all those thoughts flooded me. But it wasn't overwhelming because Donna calmed me down with a (zen) fashion mantra: "Fashion is not all about what's on the outside. It's what you wear on the inside that also counts." I pondered that all day . . .

Prepondering, I witnessed an intimate runway show of her Fall collection. The charming senior vice president and fashion director of Neiman's, Ken Downing, served as co-maestro. Donna disclosed that she finds microphones "annoying. They're not genuine." And according to Downing, DK's collection was his high point at Fashion Week. "I love this collection," he said. On with the Donna!

Donna on her Fall collection: Her collection was a reflection of the past, present, and future. It's also empowerment for women. It's not just about designing. It's necessary to be intentionally thoughtful.
Donna on the resurgence of shoulder pads: "We've got a lot on our shoulders right now," DK said, referring to the economy. Ken said, "You can carry a lot more with those shoulder pads." Shoulder pads make hips appear narrower. Nobody gains weight on the shoulders, she said, referencing the cold shoulder dress.

To hear more Donna dish and to see more runway photos,

Donna on color: She favors a color palette that's effortless. Grays, black, navy are endless palettes of classicism. It's an inner feeling she can't explain. She is affected by color and light. It's an artistic expression. "Red is like lipstick. An accent that always works." She's also inspired by her trips to Africa, the wilderness, nature, pavements in the city.

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Photos courtesy of Drew Altizer

Healthy Dose Link Time: Talk About Sweet! Foods With More Sugar Than a Twinkie

Michele Foley — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:08:18 PDT

From yogurt to cereal: 8 foods with more sugar than a Twinkie - HuffPost Healthy Living
Designer Donna Karan dishes how the right outfit can take 10 lbs. off your frame - Health
Feeling sad over Titanic 3D? Find out why this might be good for your happiness - Self
Drop a few extra pounds each year by doing these 20 small everyday things - Real Simple
Chronic pain? 10 alternative remedies to make you feel better - Prevention
The top 25 tips for completing 26.2 marathon miles - Shape
Get surf-ready by the Summer with this total-body workout plan - Fitness

ICYMI: See All of Our Amazing NYFW Videos and Interviews Now

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:26:39 PST

New York Fashion Week more than left us reeling - but even with all the craziness of shows, presentations, and parties, we still managed to catch up with some of our favorite designers, like Rachel Zoe, Michael Kors, Diane von Furstenberg, and more. In case you missed anything, we've rounded up all of our amazing FabSugarTV video coverage - including runway shows and exclusive interviews - for you to check out. Click on the thumbnails below to get all caught up now!

Michael Kors Fall 2012 Runway Show	Michael Kors's Hollywood Inspiration	Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 Runway Show
Badgley Mischka on Their Movie Inspiration	J.Crew's Fall 2012 Presentation	Jenna Lyons Dishes on Sequins and Hidden Talents
Whitney Eve Fall 2012 Runway Show	Whitney Port Teaches How to Wear Mixed Prints	Donna Karan Fall 2012 Runway Show
Stacey Bendet on How to Wear Sequins For Day	Alice + Olivia Fall 2012 Presentation	How Olivier Theyskens Mixes Old and New
Theyskens' Theory Fall 2012 Runway Show	Rachel Roy's Fashion Philosophy	Rachel Roy Fall 2012 Presentation
Diane von Furstenberg on Hiking and Feeling Sexy	Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012 Runway Show	Chatting With Brad Goreski at Kate Spade
Kate Spade Fall 2012 Presentation	Monique Lhuillier on Looking and Feeling Sexy	Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012 Runway Show
Tommy Hilfiger's Go-To Style Tip	Hervé Léger Fall 2012 Runway Show	Lubov Azria on How the Hervé Léger Dress Became Popular
Rachel Zoe Goes Rock and Roll For Fall	Rachel Zoe Fall 2012 Runway Show	Rebecca Taylor Fall 2012 Runway Show