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Fab Flash: Bravo Replaces Project Runway With New Shows

FabSugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:00:22 -0700

Running on its last season with Project Runway, Bravo has made plans to fill in their huge prime-time slot.

The network is currently working on a new fashion series dubbed Fashion House. The show will feature designers living and working together as they strive to create and sell their collections to commercial buyers. The winning team will have the opportunity to have its line produced for mass-market sale. Unlike Project Runway, where outside-the-box designs were one of the most important factors in winning, Fashion House focuses more on the business aspect in fashion and mass-market appeal.

The network is also working with Sarah Jessica Parker as the executive producer on a new show named American Artist. The competition will bring together contemporary artists from all mediums, including sculpture, painting, photography, and industrial design, to compete for a gallery show, cash prize, and sponsored national tour. Premiere dates have not been announced for either show, but we'll keep you posted.

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Avedon For Breakfast

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:50:22 -0700

I have always been an Avedon fan, but after viewing his new exhibit at the SFMOMA "Richard Avedon: Photographs: 1946-2004," I look at the iconic photographer in a new light. A raw, intense, emotional spotlight.

New York-born Avedon was an integral part of fashion in the '60s - you probably recognize Twiggy's hair and Dovima with elephants. These were from his decades as the staff photographer at Harpers Bazaar. He then delved into the zeitgeist of the turbulent '60s, shooting portraits of players in the sexual and intellectual counterculture movements; the Beatles, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, Malcolm X, and Andy Warhol were all present in one room. One photo that had me mesmerized was a glimpse of Warhol's scar-ridden torso; it was provocative yet melancholy, further feeding into the artistic enigma that is Warhol.

Self-portraits of the late photographer were sprinkled throughout, showing his evolution from young gun to wise old soul.

One series in particular intrigued: "In the American West" (1980-85). While it was exciting to look into the eyes of famed writers, artists, political figures, and icons, it was the real people of our country - oil workers, a 13-year-old rattlesnake wrestler, drifters, carnies, waitresses - that evoked life, real humanity.

Avedon passed away in 2004 and this is the only US venue for this exhibition - the first major retrospective of his work since his death. If you happen to be in San Francisco July 11 to Nov. 29, be sure to eat some Avedon for breakfast, it is an utterly fulfilling, eye-opening experience. See some selections from the exhibit.

Should Michelle Obama Be Supporting African American Designers?

FabSugar — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:00:22 -0800

With just a couple days into her reign as the First Lady, Michelle Obama is already starting to feel the pressures of her position. Amnau Eele, former model and co-founder of the Black Artists Association, is filing a formal appeal to the First Lady’s office on behalf of the BAA. The charge? They're mad at her for not wearing anything by an African American designer at her inaugural appearances.

“It’s one thing to look at the world without color but she had seven slots to wear designer clothes. Why wasn’t she wearing the clothes of a black designer? That was our moment,” said Eele. There's no doubt the First Lady has a lot of responsibilities to uphold but should her fashion choices be one of them?

(L-R: Designs by Narciso Rodriguez, Jason Wu, and Isabel Toledo)

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American Music Awards: Ashley Tisdale

FabSugar — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:32:47 -0800

Ashley Tisdale opted for a short and sexy ensemble at tonight's festivities. Her black and taupe organza Philosophy frock is adorned with an artistic beaded lace overlay. Stacked bracelets, funky earrings, and black pumps complete her look. Are you feeling her rocker vibe?

Vote on all of my href="http://fabsugar.com/slides/tags/2008+American+Music+Awards+Poll">American Music Awards polls here!

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Fab Flash: New York Fashion Week Via American Express

FabSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:00:22 -0700

Dying to go to New York Fashion Week next month? Here's your chance. I must preface, my mom did this one year while I was working and I hung out with her in the VIP Skybox - it was oh so Fab. And the sandwiches were really good. If you have money to burn, and a burning desire for fashion, consider buying your way in.
Starting today, American Express Gold, Platinum, and Centurion cardmembers can choose from a variety of packages to watch the shows from the exclusive American Express Skybox. You can buy tickets online for BCBG, Betsey Johnson, Diesel, Erin Fetherston, Phillip Lim, Vera Wang - the list goes on. You have to buy them in groups of two shows, for $250 a person. There's also "By Invitation Only" packages that let you experience backstage and visit with hair and makeup artists. Proceeds will go to the $500,000 American Express donation to the Council of Fashion Designers of America Vogue Fashion Fund. So not only will you be witnessing fashion, you'll be supporting it. Shows are already selling out so hop to. Who's Spring collection would you like to see?!

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Fab Flash: Vanity Fair's Annual International Best Dressed List Is In!

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:03:55 -0700

Who's the fairest of them all? Vanity Fair has that answer for you. The magazine's annual style poll is hot off the press and ready for your judging pleasure. Here's a glimpse of this year's hottest international style icons. My faves amongst those listed are: budding female tycoon Ivanka Trump, first lady of France and model/musician Carla Bruni, SJP, Bond Daniel Craig, hot mess Lapo Elkann, Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld, and Carine Roitfeld.

Women

Ivanka Trump
Michelle Obama, wife of presidential candidate Barack Obama
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy
Kate Middleton, Prince William's girlfriend
Sarah Jessica Parker
Fran Lebowitz, American author

To learn some of the other Fab women, men, couplings and fashion professionals who made the cut, read more

Iris Apfel
Tilda Swinton, actress
Evelyn Lauder, cosmetics executive, photographer

Men

Daniel Craig, actor
Matt Lauer, NBC Today show anchor
David Beckham, soccer god
Kanye West, hip-hop mogul
Morley Safer, 60 Minutes correspondent
Lapo Elkann, New York-born Italian industrialist, former marketing manager, and heir to the automaker Fiat
Bryan Lourd, Creative Artists Agency partner
Luis and Rafael Medina, sons of Spanish aristocrat
Count Manfredi Della Gherardesca

Couplings

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Kelly Lynch, actor, and Mitch Glazer, screenwriter and producer

Fashion Professionals

Alexandra Kotur, style director of Vogue magazine
Fiona Kotur Marin, handbag designer
Karl Lagerfeld
Christy Turlington Burns, model
Carine Roitfeld, editor in chief at French Vogue
Katherine Ross, senior vice president of communications for LVMH North America
Stacey Bendet, designer and owner of Alice & Olivia

Don't agree with who's on top? Vote for your favorites at VFDaily.com.

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Fab Flash: Vanity Fair's Best Dressed List

FabSugar — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:50:22 -0700

We can all view them in their glossy splendor in Vanity Fair's September issue - due out on Wednesday - but I chose to feature some of the Fab people who are considered to be Vanity Fair's sartorialist elite. Here's a glimpse for you to pick and ponder:

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Women

Charlotte Gainsbourg, actress
Princess Alexandra of Greece
Bee Shaffer, daughter of Vogue editor Anna Wintour
Ivanka Trump
Marjorie Gubelmann, one of New York’s most popular social stars
Renee Zellweger
Princess Mafalda of Hesse
Fran Lebowitz, American author
Michelle Obama, wife of presidential candidate Barack Obama
Tilda Swinton, actress

Men

Nicolas Sarkozy, the newly elected president of France
Lenny Kravitz, rock god
Richard E. Grant, British actor
Tiki Barber, a news and sports broadcaster, author, and former American football running back for the New York Giants
Jonathan Becker, photographer
Count Manfredi Della Gherardesca
Lapo Elkann, New York-born Italian industrialist, former marketing manager and heir to the automaker Fiat
Luis and Rafael Medina, soccer player brothers
Hidetoshi Nakata, a Japanese former soccer player
Gay Talese, American author

Couplings

David and Victoria Beckham
The Earl and Countess of Cawdor
Damon Dash, music label executive, and Rachel Roy, fashion designer
Frédéric Fekkai, hairdresser extraordinaire, and Shirin von Wulffen, public relations director at Yves Saint Laurent
Mitch Glazer, screen writer, and Kelly Lynch, actress
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore
David Lauren and Lauren Bush
Viscount and Viscountess Linley
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Ruben, fashion illustrator, and Isabel Toledo, fashion designer

Fashion Professionals

Amy Astley, editor of Teen Vogue
Tory Burch
Jefferson Hack, the co-founder and editor of Dazed & Confused
Liya Kebede, model
Alexandra Kotur, senior features editor at Vogue
Margherita Missoni
Stefano Pilati, head designer for Yves Saint Laurent
Michael Roberts, Vanity Fair editor
Katherine Ross, former senior vice president of public relations and communications at Prada USA
Hedi Slimane, former head designer of Dior Homme

Fashion Originals

Peter Beard, photographer, artist, diarist and writer
Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, photographer
Lisa Eisner, art-book publisher, photographer, and fashion-magazine veteran

Hall of Fame

Alba Clemente, actress & artist
George Clooney
Marina Rust Connor, socialite & contributing Vogue editor
Anderson Cooper
Sofia Coppola
Jemima Khan, a British socialite and a UK ambassador for UNICEF
Anna Piaggi, Italian fashion writer and style icon

Whew! The fashion issue is my favorite VF of the year and with Gisele on the cover I'm sure you won't be able to resist it!

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A Stroke of Genius: The Simpsons in Bazaar

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:20:22 -0700

As you all know by now: I love a fashion surprise. Thank you Harper's Bazaar for conceiving something so brilliantly bizarre as this spread in the August issue with the all-American family soon to be on the silver screen, The Simpsons. Illustrated by The Simpsons layout artist, Julius Preite, these fun-filled pages feature the cast in collections and designers from the Fall RTW collections with a special cameo from my favorite all-time supermodel - guess who?!

My favorite bits include the ladies lounging in sultry Versace, Marge's hats, and the ever-bazaar Viktor & Rolf. What do you think? Brilliant? Bizarre? Or, brilliantly bizarre?

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Sensational Cosmetics For Asian Women

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:15:27 -0700

As a San Francisco-based makeup artist, Taylor Pham constantly found herself cutting and re-shaping makeup brushes for herself and her Asian-American clientele. She feels strongly that for the distinctive almond shape of Asian eyes, wide, flat brushes just don't work. Her goal was to create a tail at the end of the eye, and most brushes really don't allow for that.

Hence her line, Thi Cosmetics, was born. It's full of beautiful creamy and shimmery colors meant to compliment women with yellowy skin tones. Her tools are also pretty amazing, including a line of customized, tight-bristled brushes and curvier, shapelier applicators.

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Her best sellers to date are her her falsies (by this, I mean, fake eye lashes). They are meant to make your lashes thick, full, and natural-looking and also have a first of its kind invisible adhesive band. They're also packaged in tiny bunches, so that you never have to cut them to fit your eye. Buy them here for $15.