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Cruise 2008: Calvin Klein

FabSugar — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:45:44 -0700

Nothing comes between me and my Calvins - not this time, anyway! Francisco Costa did a wonderful job once again for Calvin Klein - the dresses are very body-conscious - yet minimal, the suits look comfy and well-cut, and the swimwear, well, there's one that's totally retro and cute!

But most of all, the thing I love about this collection is the colors. The aquas, greys, beiges and whites remind me of the beach and the surf, but then there are these super-bright, almost neon, blocks of orangey-red and magenta. There's even one outfit that combines the orangey-red on top and aqua on bottom - a color combination I never would have thought of, but it so works. Bravo, Francisco, for staying true to the CK aesthetic and yet still bringing something new to the table!

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Chic Cruise '10 Just Got Hotter

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:30:08 -0700

Ready or not, here come more chic cruise '10 collections. And let me tell ya, this batch is the hottest. Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, Helmut Lang, and Yigal Azrouël have delivered ruggedly cool duds; Calvin Klein is minimalistic but subtly sexy; Brian Reyes is youthful and lends gorgeous prints; Caroline Herrera, Jason Wu, and Diane von Furstenberg are all about brights; and Miu Miu (left) gives us sheer fluidity. Go on, get your cruise on.
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On Our Radar: Women Choose Shoes Over Bags

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:00:22 -0700

Can it be? Have shoes replaced bags as the hottest fashion item? If so, I'm not complaining. I have a growing collection of bags, but as of late, I've become quite bored of the options out there. But the Spring shoe department, which houses such rarities as this MIu Miu Cutout Harlequin Bootie ($890), is a whole different story.

It seems the trend of naming bags after models and celebrities is now being used on footwear. Giambattista Valli has created a Victoria shoe in honor of Mrs. Beckham, while Calvin Klein made a Suri shoe, named after Tom Cruise's daughter. Also, unusual designs and materials used on bags is now being used on footwear. If that's not proof enough, department store Harvey Nichols has reported a 15 percent rise in shoe sales this season and a higher demand for runway heels. Adversely, a recent survey has forecast an 18 percent drop in handbag sales. It's also being predicted that women will soon spend more money on expensive shoes than bags. Do you buy it?

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(L-R: Giambattista Valli's Victoria shoe as modeled by the muse herself; Calvin Klein's Suri flat; Christian Louboutin; Vanessa Seward; Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti; Givenchy, Oscar de la Renta)

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New York Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Josh Goot

FabSugar — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:00:22 -0700

When his invitation came in the mail, backed with a smattering of watercolored spatters in yellow, pinks, reds, blues, and teals, I was a bit iffy about Josh Goot. But seeing the young Australian's designs in person, I take all skepticism back.

Let me just say that his trademark jersey dresses are simply gorgeous. His Spring collection reminds me of a cross between Calvin Klein's 2008 Cruise collection (similar color palette), and anything Christopher Kane (those tight, short little dresses). There was black, white, teal, lavender, gold, silver; lots of asymmetrical colorblocking. The occasional print popped up - a black and white ripple-inspired print, and the aforementioned watercolor print, which looked very pretty in person. The makeup was also pretty and natural.

But to see the clothes move, now that's what made me swoon. No question, Josh Goot was one of my favorites of the day.

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