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Designer Spotlight: Thakoon

FabSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:00:22 PDT

Since his runway debut in 2005, Thakoon Panichgul has swept the industry by storm with his feminine, unique designs.

The New York designer's forte is turning simple fabrics into couture shapes. In a recent interview with Elle magazine, Thakoon stated, "The modern definition of glamour is about having the confidence to wear casual yet intricate, cerebral designs. This is the idea I started with."

His 2008 Fall collection is yet another successful journey through his artistic expression of organic and asymmetrical cuts. Watch out for more stunning creations from the young, celebrated designer.

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Fab Face: Bruna Tenorio

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:00:22 PST

I already professed my newfound love for Brazilian model Bruna Tenorio, but allow me to elaborate . . .

She may not strike you as Brazilian the way Gisele does, but that's because she also has Chinese and Japanese blood. She was born June 27, 1989, and made her runway debut during 2007 Spring when she walked the Paris and Milan shows. Since then, she's cat-walked and appeared in dozens of advertising campaigns like Valentino Haute Couture, D&G, and Anna Sui. Her success is not surprising considering she's a unique face among a sea of same-looking models. But what makes her Fab Face-worthy is her imperfect nose, dark eyes, milky skin, and raven hair.

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Fab Faces of New York Fashion Week

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:00:22 PST

I have always been drawn to exotic models (European mix white girl right here). However, my favorite model of all time is Canadian, with a bit of Italian, Linda Evangelista, but really, she's the best. With today's girls, not only is there not enough diversity but obscure looking blondes rule the runway. Whatever the reason may be, my eye goes to the exotic, interesting and girls who have personality. If I was a model right now, I'd want the looks of Brazilian born Bruna Tenorio (left at Oscar de la Renta).

She looks like an Egyptian princess with her strong nose, beautiful eyes and long, shiny mane. With Chinese, Japanese and Brazilian blood, it's no wonder she turned out so unique. To prevent me from doing a slideshow of only Bruna - I was this close - here are some other Fab Faces that made me swoon at New York Fashion Week.