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Michelle Obama's Stunning Purple Doo.Ri Gown From All Angles!

Noria Morales — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:53:31 PDT

Last night at a state dinner welcoming South Korea, Michelle Obama stole the show with a deep-purple gown by American designer Doo.Ri. Designer Doo-Ri Chung is known for her draping, and this elegantly draped version highlights the first lady's toned arms and decolletage. We love the statement gold earrings, cuff, and turquoise beaded belt. For all the angles on the look, click the slideshow. Want a Doo.Ri dress of your own? You'll find our picks at the end of the slideshow.

FabTV: What's Fab First Look, Doo.Ri Fall 2010 Collection New York Fashion Week

FabSugar — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:20:08 PST

Doo.Ri turned out stunning blue and black combinations, marble and diamond-shaped prints, and even some basic winter staples like a motorcycle jacket and military pants. The biggest runway highlight: a smattering of crystal, beads, and sequins in the most unlikely of places!

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Doo.Ri Fall 2010 Collection New York Fashion Week: What's Fab First Look

FabTV — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:13:30 PST

Doo.Ri turned out stunning blue and black combinations, marble and diamond-shaped prints, and even some basic winter staples like the motorcycle jacket and military pants. The biggest runway highlight: a smattering of crystal, beads, and sequins in the most unlikely of places!

Fab Flash: Doo-Ri Shows Off Her Bejeweled Legwear

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:00:22 PDT

Doo-Ri Chung has learned the right pair of tights can instantly transform an outfit. After receiving high accolades for the leggings shown in her Fall collection, seen left, Doo-Ri has decided to launch a hosiery line.

“I would love to use studs or bring something in that could be smooth on the surface,” said Chung. “Legwear is so important because women today see themselves in complete looks, and with how big accessories have become, they see how models are on the runway and that’s how they want to get dressed.”

The Doo.Ri leggings collection will make its debut in the Fall. If her hosiery does well, Chung will consider creating a more extensive line for next Spring.

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On Our Radar: Style.com Auctions Fashion Illustrations

FabSugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:00:22 PDT

You read about the book, Fashion Illustrations by Fashion Designers, now get the actual sketches. Style.com is holding a three-week auction whose proceeds will be donated to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.

This week's auction includes sketches by Phillip Lim, Rodarte, and Christian Lacroix. Next week, April 4 through 11, will feature Doo.Ri, Peter Som, and Sonia Rykiel. The final week of the auction, April 11 through 18, will end with Badgley Mischka, Betsey Johnson, Giambattista Valli, and Isaac Mizrahi. Bid away!

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Doo.Ri

FabSugar — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 21:02:44 PDT

In past seasons, Doo-Ri Chung's beautifully draped collections have been made primarily out of jersey. This time out, however, she moved away from her comfort zone, collaborated with Swarovski, and used silk. The result was no less breathtaking.

In a palette of nudes, navy, black, and boysenberry, body-conscious cropped tops and high-waisted skirts reminiscent of Alaia, sweetheart tops with sheer overlays, and Swarovski crystal-encrusted dresses all glided down the runway. Her reign as CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner may come to an end shortly, but Doo.Ri is hardly ready to throw in the towel. If anything, her showing is stronger than ever.

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FabSugar Designer of the Year Nominee: Doo.Ri

FabSugar — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:34:36 PST

Whether this designer wins FabSugar Designer of the Year or not, 2006 was definitely a plentiful year for Doo.Ri. This new designer won both the Perry Ellis Award for emerging talent in womenswear and the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in the past year and based on your response to her Spring '07 collection she may have a third win coming her way.

Doo.Ri has a rags-to-riches story. In 2001, Doori Chung started promoting her label, Doo.Ri, at her downtown New York store Klee. She debuted on the runway for Fall 2003. Before receiving much-needed funding, she had been creating out of the basement of her parents’ New Jersey dry-cleaning store. Then poof! Doori received an Ecco Domani award and then the aforementioned awards. Editors and shoppers alike adore her designs for their interesting architectural details and she works primarily with jersey - the ever-flattering fabric. Her finishing touches are chains that close a dramatically plunging back line and leather bands that cinch the waist. So where is Doo.Ri designing from now? A spacious, light-filled Manhattan work space. Nice.

Tune in tomorrow for our fifth and final nominee for FabSugar Designer of the Year and the voting will take place tomorrow afternoon!

For Doo.Ri's complete Fall 2006 & Spring 2007 collections,

Doo.Ri's Runway Hair Is Long and Lean, Like the Clothes

BellaSugar — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 07:55:48 PST

Doo.Ri's Fall 2011 collection is long and lean, with a beauty look to match. For details on this sleek and sophisticated style, keep reading.

Peep the New Doo.Ri For Macy's Collection

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:42:43 PST

Macy's just unveiled its next designer collection with Doo.Ri, launching in stores and online on Feb. 15. Staying true to her modern aesthetic, designer Doo-Ri Chung's capsule collection for Macy's shows a range of art-inspired printed dresses, knit and leather leggings, and silk-print tops. "My clothes have always been about making women feel elegant and modern, which is why I am so excited about this capsule collection," said Chung. "It truly embodies the confidence and creativity of the modern woman." The collection ranges from $39-$159; will you be picking up a piece? Check out more from the Doo.Ri for Impulse Macy's line in the slideshow now.

Macy's Teams Up With Doo-Ri For Next Designer Collaboration

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:42:29 PDT

Timing couldn't be more perfect for Macy's next designer collaborator: Doo-Ri Chung. The designer who's known for her beautiful draped dresses and separates - Chung's gorgeous purple dress was worn by Michelle Obama at the state dinner welcoming South Korea last week - will emulate the same aesthetic in her collection for Macy's Impulse line via short and maxi-length dresses, leggings, blouses, and trenchcoats using jersey, knitwear, and art prints. “Women definitely want clothes that are versatile. I love pieces that you wear for day, and when you accessorize, become perfect for evening, too,” said Chung.The collection is set to retail from $39 to $159 and will be available Feb. 15 online and in stores. Check out the slideshow to see Doo-Ri's latest Spring runway collection plus two sketches from her line for Macy's!