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Fab Flash: London Fashion Week Says No Go to Model Health Certificate

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:00:22 -0700

As the model health issue turns, it has been announced that a model health certificate for London Fashion Week is “an unworkable solution,” according to Hilary Riva, chief executive of the British Fashion Council. What is further disappointing, “From our conversations with our international counterparts in New York, Milan and Paris it has become clear that they do not recognize the need for an international health certificate.”

The BFC already banned models under 16 from walking the London shows and requires the shows to have healthy backstage environments. Also, the BFC is developing a website that will have advice for models and aspiring models, with links to sites about eating disorders. I'm not so sure this is as strong as a health certificate . . .
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Designer Spotlight: Erdem

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:00:22 -0800

Womenswear designer Erdem Moralioglu is only 31 but he already has a prestigious 2005 Fashion Fringe Award under his buckle belt. As a result, he turned his passion into a career and nabbed two major accounts: Harrods and Ashley's boutique on Conduit Street in London.

Born in Montreal, Erdem first studied liberal arts, but became smitten with the fashion world after working at Vivienne Westwood. He then went on to get an MA in fashion at the Royal College of Art. His unique prints and worldwide traveling experiences set him apart and have caught the attention of celebs like Claudia Schiffer, Tilda Swinton, and Nicole Richie. Check here for a stockist and pricing info.

To see more from Erdem's Spring/Summer '08 collection, read more

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Trend Alert: Ruffles and Pleats, Please

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:00:11 -0700

We've chatted about pleats. We've oogled over ruffles. What do you get when you combine the two textural forces? Something delectable. So yes, I'll take ruffles and pleats, please. And a side of Keira Knightley wearing both in her grape-tastic Erdem frock. The cherry on top? A smile from the British babe -c'mon Keira!

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Notte by Marchesa Pleated chiffon dress - $795.00	Robert Rodriguez Pleated Ruffle Halter Dress - $320.00
Malta Ruffle Top - $98.00	Scoop Neck Pleats & Ruffles Dress - $98.00
Vava by joy han ruffled halter dress - $123.00	Romeo & Juliet Couture ivory pleated chiffon ruffle blouse - $78.00
Sass & Bide Cotton Ruffle Bib Sundress - $454.23	Development Pinktuck & Ruffle Sleeveless Top - $246.00
Pleated Babydoll Dress - $138.00	Reko For ASOS Pleat Ruffle V-Neck Dress - $140.60
Puella Pleated Ruffle Dress in Aspen-FINAL SALE - $167.00