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Freaky or Fabulous? Giles's Spring Spiders

FabSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:50:22 -0700

For his Spring '10 runway show at Paris Fashion Week, Giles Deacon delivered a colorful and quirky collection filled with prom-inspired dresses, metallic pants, and see-through gowns. However, it was the abundance of creepy, crawly spiders that induced my fear. Indeed, I suffer from slight arachnophobia (although I guess I don't mind daddy longlegs, they eat other bugs, right?). And so, I don't understand why anyone would want to have a furry, eight-legged creature hanging off her chest. Maybe there are some fashionphiles out there that share Giles's love for spiders, just not me. Freaky or fabulous?

A Pre-Fall Preview, Part III

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:22 -0800

Who loves Pre-Fall? I do, I do! This time, I'm showing you fabulous frocks from the likes of Reem Acra, Monique Lhuillier, Nicole Miller, Naeem Khan, Giles, Vera Wang, and Badgley Mischka. I don't see any elegant soirees in my future but a girl can always dream, right? I'm swooning over this intricate teal Lhuillier. Absolutely amazing. Click through to see more decadent dresses. Source

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Freaky or Fabulous? Giles's Pac-Women

FabSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:00:22 -0700

While my girls in London wrap up their own Fashion Week, Giles - someone I've always had my eye on - sent rather tame, graphic designs down his runway. But what wasn't tame was the Pac-Man-inspired massive head gear. So it's a bit distracting from the shift dresses and draped black gown, it's super fun. I enjoy the contrast of the tame clothes and ode to the '80s accessory. It takes me back to dentist visits where I played Pac-Man while my teeth soaked in fluoride. Maybe this pleasant memory is why I don't mind visiting my dentist and Giles's poking fun.

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Spring Peek: Luster Addict

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:00:22 -0800

Metallics have been around the block and back. I'm glad to see them taking on new forms and becoming more fluid and romantic. Marni (pictured) presents the perfect juxtaposition of luster and crispness - a thoroughly modern combination. I am a self-proclaimed luster addict. Can you imagine the ways these clothes move? They are probably blinding in the sun. But that's the beauty of the luster - you just can't keep your eyes off it, no matter how painful it is.

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(L-R: Versace, Karen Walker, Nina Ricci, Alberta Ferretti, Marios Schwab, Giles, Rodarte)

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Giles One-Shoulder Mini Dress: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:00:22 -0700

Has going to jail become so glamorous that designers are making clothes inspired by prisoners' outfits? That's what it seems with Giles One-Shoulder Mini Dress (on sale for $2,048, originally $4,095). I do love the combo of black and white, but this is a little too similar to the real thing...well, minus the one-shoulder effect. Would you jailhouse rock it?

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Trend Alert: Special Runway Edition! Plumage

FabSugar — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:20:22 -0700

I am in a trend alert lull. Don't get me wrong - there are always enough trends to go around. But you see, we're at this point in the season where the Summer sales are dwindling down but we're being romanced by the new collections in the glossy mags - though items are not yet fully in stores.

I'm ready for Fall! There, I said it. I'm not necessarily ready to shop (or ready for the weather) but I'm ready to feature the new trends and fresh Fall offerings. While in this fashion flux, I was browsing through the Fashion Fix Runway Style group and thought it would be fun to zero in on some of the more dramatic Fall trends to see if you all dig them, loathe them and, most importantly, are inspired by them.

Let's begin with a little plumage shall we? Feathers floated, flocked and freaked out on the runways. While I think the luxurious lightweight material can add a certain something to a hem or lovely texture, I'll take my plumage Louis Vuitton style (middle). While it is quite elegant for evening, as exhibited by Marchesa (left); it can also leave you looking like a freak show, like on British designer Giles' runway (right). A trend I think only the wealthy or red carpet worthy will end up pulling off - I am already fearing feathery knock offs. Does this trend ruffle your feathers? Or are you feather ready?

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Fall Glimpse: Texturize It

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:50:22 -0700

The future is upon us. Fabric innovations have brought fresh and interesting textures to the runways. Upon the streamlined shapes of Fall, these complex and high-tech fabrics, like heat-fused wool-and-silk blends, glazed mohair knits, full on plumage, and glossy treatments, outshined some of the silhouettes (and the models!). Here at Giles, get lost in the new textures - ladies, it's time to texturize it.

Check out all my Fall 2007 coverage here!

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(L-R: Giambattista Valli, Isaac Mizrahi, Dolce & Gabbana, Alberta Ferretti, Miu Miu)
(L-R: Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Luca Luca, Andrew Gn, Prada)

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Giles Deacon Fine Jewelry Is Oh So Fine

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:22 -0700

Giles Deacon is showing his Spring collection at Paris Fashion Week, as opposed to London FW this week, but he did show his fine jewelry collection in London town. This is the man who brought Pac-Man to the catwalk don't forget, so his baubles have to be something to talk about. The designer spoke of his favorite: "My particular favourite is a little character called Eek, he's from a past collection. He's really sweet and comes in silver and gold on a pendant, with diamond eyes. He's the one I would wear." The rest sounds like it has just as much personality: Swarovski crystals, pearls, semiprecious stones, stubby spikes, aggressively moshed together. The collection will be available at select retailers and priced from about $400 to $4,000.

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Fab Flash: Giles Deacon Is Bigger and Better Than Ever

FabSugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:00:22 -0700

Like many self-financed designers, Giles Deacon has experienced his share of trying times but things are starting to look up for the designer. With the help of Italy-based manufacturer, Castor Srl, Giles Deacon is expanding with plans to quadruple his business and give him a broader international reach. “At a certain point, we took a step back and asked ourselves: 'What do we want this business to be?'" said Deacon. “The answer was a big business, with on-time deliveries, proper precollections, and a bigger distribution network.” To put things in perspective, Giles currently operates 38 stores; his new partnership with Castor Srl will up his count to roughly 140 locations. Giles first order of business will be creating a resort collection debuting at the end of June. Go Giles!

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Giles Deacon Says Bonjour to Paris

FabSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:04:21 -0700

Burberry, Matthew Williamson, Pringle, and Jonathan Saunders all recently announced that they're taking their collections back to London Fashion Week. But Londoner Giles Deacon, just revealed he's packing up and heading to Paris. The designer will show his Spring 2010 lineup during Paris Fashion Week, which runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 8. It's important to note that Deacon just won France’s annual ANDAM Award, created for designers under the age of 40 who want to expand their businesses in France. The prize? $226,000. C'est cool!
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