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Happy 30 Years Betsey!

FabSugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:00:22 -0700

Without Betsey Johnson, I would have gone to many high school dances naked. She was, still is, my go-to designer for funky party dresses, and for that I am thankful. What would you like to thank Betsey for? A vintagey frock? A rocked out handbag? A ruffled cardigan? Girlie jewelry? Betsey is celebrating 30 years in the fashion business this year. Her company remains privately owned, and she currently has more than 70 stores worldwide, 800 wholesale accounts, and 10 licensees. But most impressive of all, Betsey has remained true to her ultrafemme, ultrafun aesthetic. Join me in wishing our favorite cartwheeling designer a big congratulations by testing your Betsey knowledge - how well do you know Betsey J?!

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Happy 45th, Valentino!

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:30:33 -0700

This past weekend, while showing his Fall couture show, Valentino celebrated his 45th anniversary in the fashion biz - quite the accomplishment...bravo!

It all started in 1961, when Valentino Garavani dedicated five evening gowns to Jackie Kennedy, and she become a loyal client - she wore Valentino when she mourned President Kennedy, and she wore Valentino when she married Aristotle Onassis.

But in his 45 years of fashion, Jackie O hasn't been the only woman wearing Valentino for an important event in her life: Julia Roberts, Sophia Loren, Jane Fonda, and Hilary Swank have all accepted Oscars in Valentino dresses. Elizabeth Taylor was wearing Valentino when she met Richard Burton. Valentino outfitted Princess Diana to help her transform from shy girl to princess material.

The man has been around - at 75, his contemporaries Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, even Coco Chanel - have long passed on their legacies to other designers. But Valentino's not ready to stop yet - he continues to quash rumors of his retirement - as he told The Telegraph: "I am already working on my next collections." Let's hope there are many more collections yet for Valentino!

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Happy 60th, Dior!

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:55:44 -0700

This week, the House of Dior celebrated their 60th year of haute couture - sixty years since Christian Dior showed his first couture collection of sharp-shouldered suits with knee-length skirts on February 12, 1947.

In that sixty year period of time, Dior has much to be proud of. Christian Dior became famous for popularizing the "New Look" in the post-World War II era, which consisted of long flared A-line skirts and tiny corseted waists - a much more curvaceous form than the boxy suits of the early forties. After his death in 1957, an ambitious 21-year-old took over - Yves Saint Laurent, launched his career at the house of Dior - you can probably judge his success by his name recognition.

Carrying the house into the future is John Galliano, who celebrates his tenth anniversary at Dior this year - with all the pomp and circumstance he can muster - as seen at the couture show he put on this week. You have to hand it to the House of Dior - anything that can stay in fashion for 60 years deserves some respect - because we all know how fast things can go out of fashion!

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A Fashion Tribute: The Tidey Whitey

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:03:33 -0800

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Here is a fashion tribute to the tidey whitey. While lingerie brands such as Agent Provocateur have the racy lingerie genre covered, whatever happened to the simplicity of a sweet, white cover up? We've seen them throughout history - from Janet Leigh in 'Bye Bye Birdie' to Sigourney Weaver's eerie exposé scene in 'Alien' to Calvin Klein's infamous underwear ads. No doubt the tighty whitey is a classic, maybe it's just taking a hiatus.

To see a few of my all time favorites when you just want to keep it clean and pure, read more

Hanes® Perfect Stretch Opaque Bikini Panties, $8/pack of two.

Only Hearts Delicious with Lace Cami, $54.

DKNY Cotton Cool plunge contour bra, $36.

Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:25:22 -0800

Who were her Prada bra better - Zoe or Chloe?
We caught a bit of New Moon fever; vote on Kristen's red carpet looks, view FABTV's New Moon style special, and witness Kristen's style evolution.
It's been a while since we did a celeb handbag quiz - enjoy!
Zara addict right here, check out the retailers November offerings.
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund awards were fashion-packed.
A Rebecca Minkoff Auburn Nikki hobo bag is up for grabs - enter to win!
Which GQ hottie was the most Fab at the Men of the Year Awards?
Master this week's The City and Gossip Girl fashion quizzes - and shop Vanessa's cozy plaid outfit.
Nastiness: jewelry made out of human teeth and hair!
Let us help you shop for Fab holiday gifts.
Go behind the steamy scenes of the 2010 Pirelli Calendar photo shoots.
It was Chloe Sevigny's birthday last week, see her tribute fashion metamorphosis.
Whish Super has the sassiest wink?

Model Motivators in the FabSugar Community

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:00:22 -0800

Kate. Linda. Cindy. Lara. Natasha. Gorgeous defined. Followers of fashion grew up idolizing models and their unbelievable beauty. In the Fab Community, there are several groups dedicated to pretty faces. Here are a slew of them, idolize away . . .

Model Behavior: Here is where I found this festive photo of Russian mod Natasha Poly. Share fashion editorials, runway photos, gossip, ads, street style, and more.
Vlada Roslyakova Fans: Share pictures and news about another Russian, the lovely Vlada.
Model Talk: If you go gaga over Laetitia Casta check out this tribute.
Models: Yay or Nay!: Open forum for the models you love and love to hate.
Daria Werbowy: I am stoked there's a group dedicated to Fab fave Daria, but sad there's only one member - Daria fans unite!

There are already a bunch of groups you can join and explore, and please - start some new ones! Here's a helpful guide to creating in case you need some clarification.

RIP: Irving Penn

FabSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:12:09 -0700

Irving Penn, lensman extraordinaire, died today in his Manhattan apartment, at 92. The famed photographer is best known in fashion for shooting vibrant scenes for Vogue. He married model Lisa Fonssagrives and they spent 42 years together until her death in 1992. I don't have a favorite Penn photograph, I think it's time to take a look at the artist's work, pay tribute, and select something special.

Hughes Cinema Style: Pretty in Pink

FabSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:50:22 -0700

Continuing my fashion tributes to the late John Hughes's cinema style - Sixteen Candles fans enter here - Pretty in Pink was a modern fairytale. This time, Molly plays Andie, a fashion designing gal from the wrong side of the tracks. She has a secret crush on richie Blane, played by puppy dog faced Andrew McCarthy. The class system creates a wall for love, while Andie's weirdly fabulous friends provide comic and fashion relief. One of my favorite scenes is Duckie's "Try a Little Tenderness" lip sync - classic. And you have to love Steff, James Spader's super douche character, who had mad rich '80s boy style. Source

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Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:37:22 -0700

It was a big week with the CFDA awards. We payed tribute to the designers that attended and voted on the awesome outfits - congrats to the winners!
Check out all the hot things at BCBG's 20th anniversary party.
Play our new and improved Fab faceoff game!
Are you appliqué aware?
We met Donna Karan! She shared her views on shoulders, luxury, and microphones - read all about it.
Michael Jackson in Balmain - freaky or Fab?
Chic Cruise '10 sails on - can you guess one chic designer from another?
Which Megan Fox Transformers look is most foxy?
Need swimsuit advice? We've got the skinny from designer Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss.
Quite possibly the biggest fashion news of the week: Jimmy Choo to design for H&M!

CFDA Designer Tribute

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:00:22 -0700

The winners have been announced, the Fab faves have been judged. But what the CFDA awards really comes down to is the designers. Last night an eclectic mix of designers gathered - many with models and starlets standing by - at Lincoln Center in NYC. Familiar faces shined, and really, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Here's our tribute to those designers who won and those who continue to win our fashion hearts, award or not.WireImage

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