Paying Homage to McQueen — the Met Plans an Exhibition


Updated 11/14/10 7:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Alexander McQueen Exhibition at the Met 2010-11-10 10:00:54

In the ultimate tribute, the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced plans to honor McQueen's legacy with an exhibit dedicated to the design talent and fashion world provocateur. Set for next Spring, the museum will stage “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty,” a celebration of the designer's work, open May 4 through July 3. With plans to feature nearly 100 pieces, Andrew Read more

Best Dressed Celebrities at the Costume Institute Gala: 2005-2009


Updated 07/28/11 4:47 PM · Posted by FabTV · 0 comments

Look Back at Best Dressed Celebrities at the Costume Institute Gala: 2005-2009 2010-04-28 18:30:41

Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, and other stylish celebrities have been known to attend the Costume Institute Gala, known as the "Oscars of fashion." In anticipation of this year's star-studded event honoring the American Woman, we've taken a look back at the Met's red carpet fashion from years past and picked the stylish celebrities, designers and models who best embodied the year's Read more

Awesome Americana: Ralph Lauren


Updated 04/23/10 12:11 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 1 comment

Ralph Lauren Fashion Tribute

One of my favorite things about May is The Met's Costume Institute gala. Since this year's theme is the American woman, we've decided to pay tribute to some of our favorite American designers who helped dress them. First up is the illustrious Ralph Lauren. Did you know his yearning for fashion and design started as a young boy working after school so he could buy himself suits? Cute. That was Read more

On Our Radar: Costume Institute Database Goes Online


Updated 10/09/08 5:44 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

On Our Radar: Costume Institute Database Goes Online

The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a must-see stop in NYC. It features over 30,000 costumes and accessories from around the world. Don't plan on visiting the Big Apple anytime soon? No worries. Thanks to the Met, we can now view the Costume Institute from the comfort of our own homes at www.metmuseum.org. The online database, which will be constantly updated, allows the Read more

On Our Radar: Be a Blogger at the Met


Updated 12/20/07 10:00 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 2 comments

On Our Radar: Be a Blogger at the Met

Ever gone to a museum and caught yourself being rude because you were talking to your museum buddy too much while perusing? Fear no more. The Metropolitan Museum of Art wants to know what you think about their latest Costume Institute exhibition and they want you to share it with the whole world. They have embraced the enthralling world we know as blogging with blog.mode: addressing fashion Read more

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Toast the Premiere of Smash


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Sarah Jessica Parker Pictures at Smash Premiere

Sarah Jessica Parker was by Matthew Broderick's side last night for an NBC party celebrating the premiere of the new series Smash. Many of the show's stars hit the red carpet, including Anjelica Huston, Debra Messing, Katherine McPhee, Uma Thurman, and Megan Hilty. The event came a week before Smash's premiere airs on Feb. 6 — find out what we think of the Smash pilot. It's an ambitious Read more

6 Questions to Find the Best City For Generation Y


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Best Cities For 20-Somethings

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! As young adults, many of us enjoy a unique time in our lives when we can relocate wherever we like. We’re often free from any significant ties, such as kids or a mortgage, that can tether us to a certain location. Plus, with the technological advances of the past decade, we need not fear losing touch with family and friends; we Read more

Lauren Bush and David Lauren Share Their Wedding Pictures in Vogue


Updated 11/17/11 10:44 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Lauren Bush and David Lauren Wedding Pictures

Lauren Bush and David Lauren married at his father, Ralph's, Ridgway, CO ranch Sept. 4, and they're now sharing images from the special day in the Charlize Theron-covered December issue of Vogue. Photographer Mark Seliger snapped Lauren in a carriage en route to her nuptials, which she described as having a "rustic elegance." After a honeymoon on Italy's Amalfi coast, the couple reunited in the Read more

7 Little-Known Credit Card Perks


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Credit Card Perks

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Points and cash back are only a fraction of the things your card can do for you. Enhance your warranty. Gold and platinum MasterCards, Visa Signature cards and American Express cards all extend the manufacturer's warranty by up to one year when you use the cards to purchase items. If you lose or break that new laptop or digital Read more

Isla Fisher Brings Her Girls Olive and Elula to See the Sights of FAO Schwarz


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Isla Fisher Pictures With Elula Cohen in NYC

Isla Fisher had the help of a buddy yesterday as she brought her daughters, Oliva and Elula Cohen, to FAO Schwarz. The actress and her family have been hanging out in the Big Apple for the last few weeks, and it seems they are already acquainted with city's most fun spots. Isla visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Costume Institute Gala, then explored some West Village hangouts for Read more