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Fabcon: Diane Keaton

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:00:22 -0700

How many actresses can say that a single movie role they played spawned a whole fashion movement? Playing Annie Hall was so natural for Diane Keaton, her personal style reflects what Annie would wear today, were she real. Yes, Diane has made a few fashion faux pas, but what risk-taker hasn't? If you don't take risks in fashion, you can't be in the running for a style icon. What's more, when Kate Moss is inspired by your style, you know you've got something special going on.

What attracts me to Diane's personal style is her ability to pull off androgynous looks with utter sophistication - like no other woman in Hollywood. She found a fashion genre that works for her, so she's stayed endlessly true to it. Not many fashion insiders have that much loyalty to one style. And I'm not the only one who sings Diane's praises; Rachel Bilson, who often dabbles with the boy-meets-girl style, looks up to her, too:

"Diane Keaton always stays true to herself, stylewise, which I admire so much. And I love her menswearish Annie Hall-era outfits," she said in Lucky Magazine's March issue.

I'm so glad Diane was chosen to portray Annie Hall, because in the hands of another actress, who knows if the menswear trend would live on so strongly today!

To see photos of Diane's best ensembles through the years, read more

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Definition: Androgynous

FabSugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:00:22 -0700

Androgynous

Used in fashion as a "look" of a female resembling a male. Popularized by actress Diane Keaton in the 1970's movie Annie Hall, and copied as fashion apparel.

Kate Bosworth and Amanda Peet recently went androgynous at New York Fashion Week.

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Fab Flash: Woody Allen Sues American Apparel

FabSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:30:22 -0700

American Apparel has faced no shortage of controversy, and it looks like they're not turning over a new leaf just yet.

The clothing company has been sued for $10 million by director Woody Allen, who claims AA used his image on billboards and the Internet without his consent. The ads, which went up in May 2007, depict Allen as a rabbi, a shot which the lawsuit alleges American Apparel ripped off from Allen's 1977 movie Annie Hall.

American Apparel, like Abercrombie & Fitch, is well-known for their provocative advertising, mostly involving women in suggestive poses. Do you think this takes it to a new level?

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Look of the Day: Compare and Contrast

FabSugar — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:00:22 -0800

There is no doubt in my mind: Any way you compare and contrast, shopaholic630's menswear-inspired look comes out on top. It's very Annie Hall . . . and very Fab.

Here's what she has on:

Top: Guess
Vest: Express
Pants: Express

Congrats to shopaholic630!

Everyone else, submit your
looks and I might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a Fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group, to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:00:22 -0700

Kiki de Montparnasse is open in LA - Styledash
My Style: Julia Restoin-Roitfeld - Refinery29
Cindy Crawford upsets PETA over Vogue cover - Catwalk Queen
Holiday Parties 07: Shiny Metallics - Coquette
Great Boots for Fall - Couture in the City
Tyra: Wig Off = Off-Duty - Jezebel
Oscar de la Renta Larrabe - Bag Snob
StyleIcon: Annie Hall's Accessible Androgyny - Stylehive
Straight From the Drawing Board - GenArt Pulse
The Hills: A Fashionista Recap - Fashionista
Get Christina’s Look for Less From Head-to-Toe! - Off the Rack

Look of The Day: Androgynous Cool

FabSugar — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 16:12:49 -0800

Who here is a Diane Keaton fan? And who admired her famous androgynous look from Annie Hall? There is something very sexy about when a woman wears a man's clothes; such designers as Commes de Garcons and Giorgio Armani have built menswear-inspired womenswear empires based on this fact. I thought this androgynous cool outfit posted by sinplicit was a great look and a cool photograph to boot. She is today's Look Book Look of the Day.

Here's what she put together:

White shirt: Anne Klein
Tie: Dad's 70's closet
Cord blazer: Thrift store find
Jeans: Ralph Lauren

Congrats to sinplicit!

Everyone else, submit your looks today and I just might feature you on FabSugar! Do you live overseas and have fab outfits to share? Join the Overseas Fashionistas Group and to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

NY Fashion Week: Rag & Bone

FabSugar — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:09:22 -0700

New York-based label Rag & Bone made a name for itself with premium denim and an edgy take on classically tailored menswear. But it was the newer womenswear line that took center stage at the label's New York Fashion Week show on Friday afternoon, which drew a celebrity crowd that included Cameron Diaz, Julianne Moore, and Jimmy Fallon.

The impressive parade of styles struck a creative balance between country-club prep and urban sophistication. The silhouettes alternated between wide-legged Annie Hall shapes and super-slim suits and cropped blazers that looked almost as if they were made for Cameron's frame. To see more shots from the Spring 2007 runway show, read more

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What Will You Be Wearing Next Month?

FabSugar — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:26:55 -0700

Still confused by the maze of fall fashion trends? No question, the 80s are back in a big way, but will you be proudly sporting the new fall leggings or quietly taking a pass?

ShopBop breaks it down. Which look works or doesn't work for you?

1. Punk Rocker Edge. Dig out those baggy sweaters and lacy leggings! What are the chances Madonna kept all of her clothes from 1984?

Lots more, so read more

2. Mod Clean lines and A-line shapes look oh-so-Marlo Thomas! We love That Girl!

3. Classic Grunge Sure it looks fashionable on her, but we think lumberjack plaids may be a little tough to pull off if you don't have a spot-on sense of style.

4. Boy Meets Girl Wide legged trousers and neckties are very Annie Hall. Classic and probably the most wearable of these looks.

5. Pump Up the Volume Fall is all about balancing proportions - skinny jeans with baggy sweaters, or tight tanks with wide-legged trousers. Does this mean Seinfeld's "Puffy Shirt" might just work this season with the right pair of leggings?

6. Inky Darks Classic cold-weather dressing, grey, chocolate and navy can all be paired with black for a more conservative, yet modern, look. Any excuse to bust out the fishnet stockings!

7. Bold Graphics Bold and organic prints can be paired with more understated items to show off your shape. Wearable, as long as you've got a shape to show off!

8. Sweater Dresses The sweater dress is a blast from the past and speaks for itself. I might have to warm up to this one.

These and other hot ShopBop looks are coming soon. Which will you be wearing next month?