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Fab Flash: Diversity Is Still an Issue on the Runway

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:28:30 -0700

Strike while the iron's hot. That's exactly what model veteran Bethann Hardison has done in "Race on the Runway", a discussion of the ongoing epidemic of a seemingly all-white runway. Though New York Fashion Week showed a great improvement of diversity from designers, the issue still remains a huge concern in the industry.

(L-R: Oscar de la Renta, Sophie Théallet, Calvin Klein)

"I think we should feel really good about the changes we have seen," said Hardison, who credited André Leon Talley and Naomi Campbell for motivating her to take action.

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Attendees such as Rachel Roy, Tyson Beckford, and modeling and casting agents listened as Hardison suggested that modeling agents seek out African-American models, have designers be more involved with fashion models and booking African-American models for ad campaigns. And while criticizing Vera Wang and Badgley Mischka for their non-African-American casting, she praised Ralph Lauren and Oscar de la Renta for their diverse choices. Issues regarding the lack of black models coming from the agencies and low pay were also raised.

Hopefully, this discussion will be one of many in the ongoing fight for diversity on the runway, and in the words of designer Michael Vollbracht, "I hate this forum because it shouldn't even be an issue."

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Freaky or Fabulous? Genie Power at CFDA Awards

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Lookie who decided to come out of their bottles and to the CFDA Awards! Vogue Editor at Large André Leon Talley and supermodel Naomi Campbell obviously consulted one another on their wardrobes and the unanimous decision was to channel a genie, harem pants and all! Check out André's velvet fuchsia slippers. Actually, to be more accurate, he looks like a mix between a genie and a chef. On the streets, this duo, especially André, would freak people out, but at a fashion soiree, they're fab-u-lous. Do you agree?

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Fab Blab

FabSugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:00:22 -0700

As if I'm not already ecstatic to see the Sex and the City movie, now I have one more reason to jump for joy. Vogue editor at large Andre Leon Talley will make a cameo as himself while he helps Carrie Bradshaw at a bridal-gown photo shoot for Vogue.

"This is something I would do. I helped Melania Trump plan her wedding looks from beginning to end - it's part of what I do," he told the Associated Press.

Andre continued that the gowns they worked with also would fit nicely into the magazine, especially his favorite, a "more-than-over-the-top" Christian Dior Couture gown. "I loved Sarah Jessica in it. She's a confident pro about clothes anyway. She pulled it off brilliantly, but it's not something that many women could do."

I can't wait to see Andre clad in his custom-made, gray flannel Ralph Lauren suit and midnight blue crocodile oxford Manolo Blahniks. Sexy!

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:00:22 -0800

Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2009 - Bag Snob
The Preen scene - Style File
This just in: Presse boutique closing - Coutorture
Gift guide: Natalie Portman's Kwiat diamonds - FashionTribes
Nicole Bridger: As green as it gets - Stylelist
Andre Leon Talley crystallizes his support for Obama - fashionologie
Zac Posen on Stylista: "Snore!" - Jezebel
Lara Stone speaks - Fashionista
Level 99 Spring 2009 collection preview - Nitrolicious
Elle magazine gets into the avatar-apparel business - WSJ Blog
Jimmy Choo Zulu stud clutch - Purse Blog
Behind the scenes of September Vogue - Teen Vogue Blog
Rare and colorful diamonds on display in London – IHT