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Cacharel Spring 2012

FabSugar — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:08:17 PDT

Cacharel's easy French charm was on display for their Spring 2012 collection, showing crisp separates, boxy silhouettes, and more fluid, breezy options in lovely abstract prints and a soft palette. We'll be back with our full review, but for now, see all the pics.

Former Cacharel Designers Work on a Budget

FabSugar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:50:22 PDT

While many dread budget restraints, former Cacharel designer Ignacio Ribeiro welcomes it. "Cutting budgets back is so exciting," he said, referring to the relaunch of him and his wife, Suzanna Clement's label, Clement Ribeiro. The duo put their company into voluntary liquidation in 2005 and left Cacharel in 2007. "It’s been a big, fun game for us, finding ways to be better, stronger - and more competitive but on a smaller scale," Ribeiro said.

Whereas before their collection was all about intarsia, now knitwear will be combined with wovens. The pair currently works from home in North London and is aiming to reduce prices 20 percent for Spring 2010.

In the works is a bold and bright capsule collection - to be unveiled during couture week in Paris in July - of limited-edition ready-to-wear and accessories made from vintage couture fabrics. Also in the pipeline is an upgraded website featuring a series of 30-second films which will make the collections come to life. Welcome back.
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On Our Radar: Cacharel Reinvents Itself

FabSugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:00:22 PST

In a time when originality is of utmost importance, French contemporary sportswear brand Cacharel has announced that it's redefining itself. "There will no longer be a ‘Cacharel by . . .’ There’s one star: Cacharel," said Marc Ramanantsoa, the firm’s new managing director. The brand is specifically changing its design studio, management, distribution, and production. In terms of its new fashion direction, the house gave a preview of what's to come at its Rue d’Uzès boutique in Paris (see below).
It remains to be seen if these tweaks will be well received, but according to Ramanantsoa, change is necessary: "We need to come back to the product and convince them that there is a change. We want to see the street dressed in Cacharel."

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Style Glossary: Culottes

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:30:22 PDT

Culottes

Women's flared, shortened pant, made to look like a skirt. They differ from trousers or shorts by being much fuller at the bottom (hem) than at the waist. They're unlike a skort, which is shorts that have a front covering to resemble a skirt.

Mad for plaid? Get these Cacharel Wool Plaid Culottes ($87, originally $290).

Celebaby: Violet Affleck's Famous Coat on Sale!

babysugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:00:36 PST

If you're a Violet Affleck fan like we are, then you know she is often spotted in this adorable gray and pink tweed Cacharel Coat.

This stylish item, originally priced at $158, is now $111. We know it's not a bargain find like we can get at Crazy 8, but if your tot will wear it as often as lil Violet, you are sure to get your money's worth. And your babe will be fashionably charming on the playground.

What's Your Signature Scent?

BellaSugar — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:00:22 PST

Ever since I was a little girl I've loved the smell of Anais Anais by Cacharel. My mother always had a bottle in her bathroom growing up - which totally might have something to do with my adoration for it - and for years this fragrance has remained my staple scent.

No matter where I am, Anais Anais feels right for any occasion. Sure, over the years, I've grown to love other classic and popular fragrances like Calvin Klein Obsession, Donna Karan Cashmere Mist, YSL Paris, Estee Lauder Beautiful and Ralph Lauren Lauren - and now more than ever as a beauty editor, I have access to so many different types of scents - but no matter what, at some point during the week I always gravitate back to my trusty floral Anais Anais.

What about you - do you have your own signature scent?

Fab Flash: Eley Kishimoto to Helm Cacharel

FabSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:30:22 PDT

London-based Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto have been tapped as the new designers for Cacharel. The couple has collaborated on the Eley Kishimoto line, well-known for its colorful graphic prints, since the mid-90s. In the past, they have contributed their talent for print designs and fabric development to Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.

After Eley and Kishimoto move to Paris, their first collection for the French contemporary sportswear line, which was founded in 1962 and is also known for its print-driven pieces, will be for Fall 2008. Looking forward to it!

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Online Sale Alert! 50% Off at Le Train Bleu

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:40:33 PDT

Le Train Bleu is currently offering half off on most styles in its online store. What I like about this Portland-based store is that it also ships internationally to Western Europe, Canada, Australia, Japan and more! Go here to see if they ship to your hood.
What I like more are their unique clothes, like this Cacharel Purple Chemise, on sale for $145 (originally $290). It's not your average jumper because it has a drop waist and it's bright purple! What a perfect way to spice up your Summer gear.

So hop on Le Train Bleu and choo-choo your way through some fabulous finds!

Get Caught Up With All of Our Paris Fashion Week Reviews!

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:24:10 PDT

We've officially wrapped our Paris Fashion Week coverage, and if you (shockingly) happened to miss anything, now's your chance to get caught up. See all the gorgeous photos and find out what we thought of each Spring 2012 show when you click below.

Chanel	Paul & Joe	Stella McCartney
Yves Saint Laurent	Vanessa Bruno	Chloé
Emanuel Ungaro	Giambattista Valli	Valentino
Elie Saab	Louis Vuitton	Alexander McQueen
John Galliano	Celine	Hermés
Givenchy	Cacharel	Jean Paul Gaultier
Viktor & Rolf	Kanye West	Comme des Garcons
Sonia Rykiel	Christian Dior	Lanvin
Isabel Marant	Roland Mouret	Dries Van Noten
Nina Ricci	Carven	Balenciaga
Thierry Mugler	Balmain	Rochas

Diane Kruger Reveals Her Stories of Beauty

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:00:28 PDT

Earlier this week, Diane Kruger was honored at Elle's Women in Hollywood tribute. The next day, the actress - who had recently flown to Los Angeles from filming in Tajikistan - was feted at a lunch for Calvin Klein Beauty. As the face of the fragrance (see here), she opened up about her philosophy on beauty, fragrance, and her "boxes and boxes" of makeup. For the Q and A, keep reading.