Behind the Lens: 20 of Mario Testino's Most Stylish Shots Yet


Updated 04/24/12 5:29 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mario Testino Fashion Pictures on His New Website

Thanks to the newly relaunched MarioTestino.com, we can peep Mario's stylish work in one place. As one of the rare shutterbugs to reach iconic status — joining the ranks of Irving Penn, Herb Ritts, Annie Leibovitz, Richard Avedon, and Rankin — the Peruvian photographer has snapped A-list celebs, glossy fashion editorials, and high-profile ad campaigns for more than 30 years. Now, after Read more

RIP: Irving Penn


Updated 10/10/09 10:30 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

RIP: Irving Penn

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 Read more

Name That Photog!


Updated 06/18/09 3:22 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 6 comments

Name That Photog!

Enter my Fab domain, and you will see piles and piles of photography books, mainly fashion photography. Since the dawn of fashion, photographers have helped capture the evolution of style. Fashion photogs help expand our fashion threshold. They shine the light — literally — on the clothes, models, attitudes, accessories, and lifestyle of our fantasies. Do you know them? Name that photog and Read more

Fab Site: PhotographersLimitedEdition.com


Updated 11/04/08 1:21 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 3 comments

Fab Site: PhotographersLimitedEdition.com

Andrea Preiss is a creative director for an advertising agency. One of her perks is getting beautiful photos from famous photographers. Sometimes, all it took was a simple phone call and voilà! Other times, not so much. That's why she decided to create PhotographersLimitedEditions.com, a site where everyone can purchase exclusive images from the world's top photographers. Here, you can purchase Read more

Fab Flash: Mario Testino to Mentor Kate Middleton


Updated 01/22/08 7:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 17 comments

Fab Flash: Mario Testino to Mentor Kate Middleton

After leaving her job as a fashion buyer at UK fashion chain Jigsaw in October, Kate Middleton has finally found a new appointment. Prince William's girlfriend is set to hone her photography skills working for famed fashion photographer Mario Testino in his Manhattan studios starting in March. Lucky for Kate, Testino has a close connection with the royal family, and shot Princess Diana Read more

Take a Design World Tour Without Leaving Los Angeles, Thanks to the Windows at Legends of La Cienega


Updated 05/22/12 5:32 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Legends of La Cienega Windows Pictures

Los Angeles's annual Legends event in the La Cienega Design Quarter blends art, fashion, design, and culture, and this past weekend, a variety of programs and events celebrated this year's Legends theme of important design destinations across the world. To reflect the theme, designers used global destinations such as Berlin, Rome, Morocco, and Athens as the inspiration for their window designs. Read more

You Glow, Girl! Two Famous Moms and the Little Girls Who Love Them


Updated 05/09/12 11:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Busy Philipps and Constance Zimmer on The Glow

In honor of Mother's Day, we're sharing a special collaboration between Coach and The Glow which features Busy Philipps and Constance Zimmer, two gorgeous and inspiring moms. If you're a fan of the Coach bags highlighted in their photos, you'll be happy to know that The Glow will be partnering again with eponymous leather brand to launch a special baby bag . . . we'll share the details as soon as Read more

9 Things to Consider When Choosing a Wedding Planner


Updated 04/19/12 2:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wedding Planner Research Questions

You've decided to hire a wedding planner — but how do you know which person is right for you and your big day? Thanks to a growing industry and what seems like a million different wedding blogs, it's not always easy to sift through the hundreds of event coordinators out there. Not sure where to start? Ask yourself these nine important questions as you search for the perfect wedding Read more

Tour Easton Neston, an English Baroque Stunner


Updated 04/11/12 9:47 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easton Neston Pictures

Maybe it's my love of Downton Abbey and numerous other historical costume dramas talking, but I feel as if I'm going back in time when I take a peek at Russian-born fashion mogul Leon Max's English Baroque home, featured in the current issue of Architectural Digest. In the article, Max notes that "the English countryside is one of the most agreeable places in which to put down roots. Guys on Wall Read more