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On Our Radar: Valentino, The Movie

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:00:22 -0700

With words filled with sentiment and pride, Valentino stated, “Unfortunately, I’m very emotional and sensitive. I’m a human being and I’ve always loved my work."
After filming for two years, Valentino revealed his 90-minute documentary, Valentino: The Last Emperor, at the Venice Film Festival. The movie follows the designer's intimate life with fashion and Giancarlo Giammettii, seen below. “We had the cameras following us to the bathroom,” said Valentino. “It was a bit nerve-racking at times.”

I don't want to give away any spoilers, but look forward to behind-the-scenes fashion frenzies and witnessing Valentino’s six pugs - Milton, Monty, Maude, Margot, Maggie, and Molly (Pet, are you hearing this?) - receiving lush treatments. These pups are sprayed with cologne and decked out with diamanté chandelier earrings!

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Reminder! Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton Documentary Arrives

FabSugar — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:00:22 -0800

Get your remote controls ready because Loic Prigent’s Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton documentary is finally about to hit your TV screens. On Monday, February 4, at 8 p.m. PT, on the Sundance Channel, you'll get a glimpse into the professional life of the 44-year-old mega designer. You'll also witness the relationship between Marc and his muse Sofia Coppola and Anna Wintour. I can't think of a better way to spend my Monday night!
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On Our Radar: Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton Documentary

FabSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:00:22 -0700

Next February, the much buzzed about documentary Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton which follows the designer around his own brand and at Vuitton, will make its U.S. television debut on the Sundance Channel.

The film shows every aspect of the design process, following Marc through New York, Tokyo, and Paris, and has cameo appearances from the likes of Marc muse Sofia Coppola and Vogue editor Anna Wintour. It offers the chance of a lifetime: being able to get to know the venerable MJ and getting an inside view of what he does without actually having to meet him!

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Don't Miss It: Documentary on NYC's Garment District

FabSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:50:22 -0700

Designers Anna Sui and Nanette Lepore saw a special screening of the HBO documentary, Schmatta: Rags to Riches, last night. Come Monday, Oct. 19, at 9 p.m. EDT, you can too. It sheds light on NYC's longstanding Garment District, which is in serious danger of shutting down. Those directly affected by economic and social woes tell their side of the story. Intrigued? Check the schedule and tune in.

On Our Radar: Designer Documentaries in the Works

FabSugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:00:22 -0700

Tom Ford and Donatella Versace are both currently in talks to develop documentaries about their fabulous designer lives.

Dominique Miceli is responsible for orchestrating the new movies from idea to silver screen; she has previously worked with Marc Jacobs on the recent documentary Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton, which followed him for a year at Louis Vuitton. She hopes to apply the same ideas to Ford and Versace: "I spoke to their assistants and they said they want to do it, so we'll see." Sweet!

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Anna Wintour Holds Her Own On Letterman

FabSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:23:29 -0700

ICYMI, Anna Wintour made her debut on The Late Show with David Letterman last night to discuss her documentary, The September Issue, and all things fashion. As expected the Vogue editor held her own in her Carolina Herrera dress as Dave dished out the fashion jokes and references to her ice queen reputation - Anna rebuttled, I'm "Lukewarm Royalty with a Whip from Outer Space." Dave even asked her if she's ever put anyone in a headlock. No doubt, Anna prevailed and even showed off her fun sense of humor. Anna, we knew you would be fabulous. Check it out.

Hughes Cinema Style: Weird Science

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:00:22 -0700

Many people forget that models can act. Case in point: Kelly LeBrock in Weird Science. Another one of Hughes's greats, with a name and theme song from Oingo Boingo; I get cravings to watch this supernatural '80s masterpiece. Geeks Gary and Wyatt create the ultimate babe, Lisa (enter LeBrock), while donning bras on their heads, and the journey ensues. Like all of Hughes's films, WS captures the awkwardness of teens and the keen style of the '80s. But Lisa is a fox, with style to boot. Her cool jackets, distressed denim, studded boots, and lamé party dress are very in tune with fashion now. Coincidence? Yay for the John Hughes documentary, btw. Source

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:00:22 -0700

The Unknown Hipster - Style File
81 online and store shopping deals for NY Post readers - NY Post
More from the September issue Vogue documentary featuring Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington - Fashionologie
New colors for Fall: Magenta - WSJ
The perfect bathing suit cover up revealed - Lucky Magazine
An open letter to Mayor Bloomberg - Fashionista
Jimmy Choo Martha pony and suede Clutch - Purse Blog
Anja’s Parisian playdate - The Daily Chic Report
Erin Lucas' city statement - Teen Vogue Blog
Givenchy Nightingale: Fall/Winter 2009 - Nitrolicious

On Our Radar: Designers Inspired by Grey Gardens

FabSugar — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:00:22 -0700

If you're going to watch HBO's Grey Gardens, look forward to seeing a bevy of beautiful (and kooky) costumes worn by Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange. For those of you who don't know, Grey Gardens follows the eccentric, isolated, and crazy lives of of "Big Edie" and "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale, aunt and first cousin to Jackie Onassis, played by Lange and Barrymore.

As for the costumes, they'll be dazzling since they mirror the Beales' unique sense of style. "You’re recreating iconic people. [The style] has been covered so many times and in so many different ways by designers,” said Grey Gardens costume designer, Catherine Marie Thomas, who also mentioned that many of the costumes were found at various vintage shops while others were virtual knock-offs from the original documentary. Such looks include a floral brown and yellow maillot worn by Drew Barrymore which is the same print as the original. “We were lucky that a fan of Grey Gardens had collected that bathing suit,” said Thomas. In fact, designers have been so inspired by this movie, they've created pieces replicating the Beales' one-of-a-kind style that spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s.

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FABTV: Carine Roitfeld Brings Chic to CNN

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:00:22 -0700

Karl Lagerfeld loves Carine Roitfeld's coquettish attitude. Tom Ford still remembers an exceptionally fashionable outfit she wore almost a decade ago. Riccardo Tisci credits her for his success. Francois Henri Pinault (Salma Hayek's hubby) picks her brain regularly. These are just some of the fun tidbits shared in CNN's three-part documentary of the French Vogue editor. My most surprising discovery? How downright humble she is in an industry where egos are growing by the minute. Watch Part 1 as cameras follow an impeccably dressed Carine throughout days at the French Vogue offices and while she attends the latest Couture Week - more specifically, the shows of Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Givenchy, and Maison Martin Margiela.