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Lindsay Lohan Takes the Reins at Ungaro

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:02:10 -0700

Wow, the rumors were true. Promptly following Esteban Cortazar's exit from Ungaro, the fashion house has tapped Lindsay Lohan as its artistic adviser, alongside new chief designer Estrella Archs. Apparently, Ungaro's chief executive, Mounir Moufarrige, was looking to add excitement to the brand, and no doubt hiring Lindsay has definitely caught everyone's attention. "Odds are it could work," said Moufarrige. “I think the noise level around Lindsay will be very, very big." Lohan and Archs are set to debut their first collection for Ungaro at Paris Fashion Week in October. Thoughts?

Final Verdict: Ungaro and Esteban Part Ways

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700

For a second there we thought the house of Ungaro and its creative director Esteban Cortazar might patch things up. Today it has been reported that they have parted ways due to a mutual agreement. The label, owned since 2005 by high-tech entrepreneur Asim Abdullah, plans on naming a successor soon, thought there is no word yet on who that will be. Considering Ungaro's chief executive officer Mounir Moufarrige once replaced Karl Lagerfeld with a 25-year-old Stella McCartney as head designer at Chloé in 1997, it might be an unexpected choice.

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:00:22 -0700

Nautical short shorts that will keep you afloat all Summer long - Refinery 29
Alexander Wang Resort 2010 collection - Nitrolicious
Alice Temperley: If the shoe doesn't fit, design your own - Stylelist
Would you wear bike shorts? - fashionista
Becca's street-style inspiration - Lucky
High-fashion magazines turning into low-rent tabloids? - Jezebel
Graduate Fashion Week: Manchester School of Art - Fab UK
Tonic teams up with Alex and Ani to launch Mother Earth collection - Teen Vogue
How to look good in pictures - Swell
Ungaro by Esteban Cortazar - Bag Snob

The Drama Continues, Esteban Cortazar Sues Ungaro

FabSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:17:22 -0700

UPDATE: Despite rumors, Esteban Cotazar recently revealed that he is still with the fashion house. “I am still there,”said Cortazar, when asked about the Ungaro drama. “We are trying to work things out. We have had some differences but hopefully things will work out for the best, whether I am there or not.”

Following up on last week's breaking news, Esteban Cortazar is now suing Emanuel Ungaro. The young designer has apparently left the fashion house after conflict over new marketing strategies of using celebrities for future ad campaigns - rumors suggested that Ungaro was looking at Lindsay Lohan to act as its "creative consultant." Ungaro is keeping mum, but sources indicate that the house is expected to settle with Esteban.

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This Just In! Esteban Cortazar Out at Ungaro?

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:31:41 -0700

Esteban Cortazar, the 24-year-old creative director of Emanuel Ungaro, is said to be leaving his post. The reason? Supposedly the designer reached a standstill with the Ungaro management over its latest marketing and advertising strategy: using celebrities for future ad campaigns. About half a dozen potential candidates have been discussed, Lindsay Lohan being one of them. Ungaro hasn't done a womenswear campaign for years, and executives are hoping the celebrity pull will liven the house. Esteban is incredibly talented; I'll be bummed if he goes.

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2009 Fall Paris Fashion Week: Emanuel Ungaro

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:00:22 -0700

It's always a party for super-young Ungaro designer Esteban Cortazar. You can quickly tell by his love for brights, minis, frills, and funk. Ungaro is quickly becoming my party-girl-inspired favorite. Come Fall we can expect jolts of fuchsia, cobalt, and tangerine amidst draping, ruffles, ruching, and twists. Sound busy? Indeed. But oh so delish.
Prints were spun into the mix as well: graphic polka dots and electric swirls. I couldn't help but see flouncy Lacroix influences . . . Radical accessories like colored tights and metallic banded sandals were youthful, while loose suiting brought an element of sophistication. Lastly, bright, chunky knits proved you can be cozy and slightly crazy at the same time.

For more splashy Ungaro, read more.

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Fashion Metamorphosis: Emanuel Ungaro

FabSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:22 -0700

Once the founding designer of a fashion house has retired, creative directors switch quicker than you can utter "fashion." Fine, it's not that quick, but it happens rather frequently. Emanuel Ungaro's long lasting empire is no exception. The French designer, who describes the Ungaro woman as sexy but not vulgar, ruled from the '70s up until Spring of '02, when he passed the torch along to Giambattista Valli.

Ungaro's woman has always been feminine, but rough around the edges, and Valli stuck to that notion. During his run (left), he delivered frilly, floral patterns with just enough dishevelment. When Valli stepped down in Spring '05, Peter Dundas, a self-proclaimed nightclub-lover, took over. With him, the Ungaro woman (center) turned fierce and slick with leather and sequins. But that didn't last long - apparently the house and Dundas didn't share the same view on where the label should be headed.

To hear more of Ungaro's metamorphosis and to see runway and celebrity photos, read more

In December 2007, the current creative director of Ungaro's woman's line, 23-year-old Esteban Cortazar, stepped in. Under his guidance, the Ungaro woman (right) has rebelled from overly-feminine getups finding a home in asymmetrical and theatrical styles. Still, Cortazar hasn't turned his back on the original Ungaro gal. His Fall '08 collection sprinkled in ruffled dresses in subdued greys. We have yet to see how long this latest partnership will last. The changing of the fashion guards has left Ungaro with a very widespread past, but one thing's for sure: The Ungaro woman wears pink, embraces imperfection, and is proud to be a woman!

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(L-R: Fall 2001; F/02; F/03; F/07; F/08; Halle Berry in Ungaro; Kate Beckinsale in Ungaro)
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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:22 -0700

10 looks from Men's Fashion Week you don't want to try at home - Refinery 29
Caroline Trentini for Vogue Brazil by Terry Richardson - Design Scene
Esteban Cortazar seems to have patched things up with Emanuel Ungaro - The Cut
H&M love - Nitrolicious
Taking the temperature - Fashionista
Snake charmer - Lucky
Bad Beth Ditto demonstrates women can be successful no matter the size - Jezebel
On stage style at Glastonbury - Fab UK
Anna Sui's Gossip Girl-inspired line for Target revealed - Teen Vogue
Hannah MacGibbon trades in flax for wheat with Chloe's Fall 2009 campaign - Fashionologie
Bizarre bag of the day: Alexander McQueen glove clutch - Bag Snob
Emma Watson goes sexy and edgy for British Elle cover - Stylelist