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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 Read more
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. Read more
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 Read more
Source 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 Read more
Famous for its five-word acceptance speeches, last night's Webby Awards honored Steve Jobs in its perfectly succinct fashion. Actors John Hodgman and Justin Long — of the PC and Mac commercials — took the stage, along with Richard Dreyfuss — narrator of the "Here's to the crazy ones . . . " "Think Different" Apple ad — to introduce the video of Hollywood heavyweights, politicians, and Read more
Miranda Kerr turns 29 today! We're celebrating with a look at the many bikini-filled moments of the supermodel and Victoria's Secret Angel's life. The last couple of years have been especially exciting for Miranda with her marriage to Orlando Bloom, the birth of their son, Flynn, and her triumphant return to the runway. Miranda showed her commitment to her career by getting back into fighting Read more
It's finally here! The much-anticipated release of The Hunger Games is upon us, and here at DistrictSugar, we're paying tribute with an inside look at the team behind the film's outrageous fashion and beauty. On-set hair designer Linda Flowers lets us in on the trials and tribulations of bringing Katniss, Effie, Peeta, and Seneca to life, while the cast tells PopSugar editor Molly Goodson what Read more
Although we're all mad about The Hunger Games, we're not all exactly eager to live in the dystopia. It seems like a miserable place in the districts, where starvation is not an uncommon thing. However, if Panem, the setting of the trilogy, was a happier place, I'm sure it would be a hot tourist spot. Here are a couple of travel destinations that resemble a healthier and happier Panem. District Read more
Change is the air: after last week's news of Raf Simons's departure at Jil Sander, it has just been announced that Stefano Pilati will be showing his last Yves Saint Laurent collection at Paris Fashion Week on March 5. "I exit the house with fierce conviction in all that we have achieved and deep gratitude to those who have supported me along the way," said Pilati. "I wish the maison Yves Saint Read more
When it comes to Olivia Palermo's style, it's hard to pick favorites. The reality-star-cum-fashion-darling has a way with clothes — and if this isn't your first visit to Fab, you know we're pretty much smitten with her styling skills. Since today happens to be Miss Palermo's birthday, there really is no tribute quite so fitting as a look at what she does best. With an eye for the perfect Read more
