On Our Radar: New York Designers on Display in London!


Updated 05/22/07 2:02 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 6 comments

On Our Radar: New York Designers on Display in London!

London's Victoria & Albert Museum is currently displaying New York fashion from greats like Zac Posen (dress pictured), Derek Lam, Behnaz Sarafpour and Proenza Schouler; and though many of us won't be able to see their designs in person, we can still see them through pics! The exhibit focuses on sportswear, menswear, avant-garde, atelier and celebrity, and ends on September 23rd. For more Read more

The V&A Museum Gets Its Scent On


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Diaghilev Fragrance From the Victoria and Albert Museum

If you're the kind of person who loves going to museum exhibitions but feels that the average gift shop isn't beauty-centric enough, the famed Victoria & Albert Museum has anticipated your needs. The London spot has begun commissioning fragrances to go with its exhibitions. To accompany its Autumn 2010 exhibition, Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes, the V&A had perfumer Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin Have a Dinner Date With Taylor Swift


Updated 02/02/12 5:54 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Gwyneth Paltrow Chris Martin Pictures With Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift was the lucky lady sharing a table with Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow in London last night. The trio sat down for a meal at The Delaunay, which is a new spot in the city's center. Gwyneth, Chris, and Taylor have long been friends and got together for another meal when Swift was in the UK during March 2011. Chris and Gwyneth have even played matchmaker for Taylor — Gwyneth Read more

Textile Field Invites You to Sit and Stay Awhile


Updated 01/26/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Field Installation Design Awards Nomination

I love artistic takes on the concept of bringing the outdoors in, and designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec did just that when they created the Textile Field Installation at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London last Fall, as part of a collaboration with the textile company Kvadrat. The project was recently nominated for one of the Design Museum's Design of the Year Awards. According to the Read more

Gwen and Gavin Relax in the Desert With Kingston as She Shares a Wedding Memento With the World


Updated 03/14/11 10:49 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Pictures of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale Relaxing in the Desert With Kingston

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale were in Palm Springs enjoying a pre-weekend getaway this morning with their oldest son, Kingston. Gavin and Kingston lounged around in the grass while Gwen squeezed in a workout in a loose-fitting tank. The singer and designer, who graces the current cover of Elle UK, opened up about her family life in the magazine and admitted that marriage isn't always easy. Read more

Happy 80th Birthday to Design Legend Sir Terence Conran!


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sir Terence Conran Birthday News

You may not be familiar with the name Sir Terence Conran, but don't let that fool you. This man has left a lasting imprint in the world of interior design. A pioneer in design work that transformed the look of the British home, Conran kicked off a design studio and later an architecture practice that has had a global impact on the world of interior design. In order to celebrate Sir Conran, a Read more

Eva Zeisel Celebrates Her 105th Birthday by Debuting a Lighting Line


Updated 07/21/11 10:21 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eva Zeisel Debuts Lighting Line With Leucos

While most people would've been content to retire decades earlier, designer Eva Zeisel is still innovating. Now, as she celebrates her 105th birthday this November, the iconic designer will debut her first-ever lighting line with Leucos, distinguished by its Italian contemporary hand-blown glass lighting. Zeisel's lighting line, which will debut this Fall, will include two pendants, two wall Read more