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The Look For Less: Celestina Ikat Clutch

FabSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:00:22 -0700

Like the rest of the world, I'm a big fan of ikat. What's not to love about this exotic, eco-friendly tribal print? I can see myself pairing this rad Celestina Ikat Clutch ($364, originally $910) with a sexy LBD and heels, but the sale price is still too rich for my blood.

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I like how the wooden closure on this Forever 21 Ikat Clutch ($25) balances out its slouchy shape. The price is nice, so I'm going to skip the former and go with this one!

Who Wore It Better? Ikat Myne Skirt

FabSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:00:22 -0700

Two bohemian style setters and one Myne ikat skirt. Night and day. Rachel earned much praise for her festive look while barhopping last week, and Kate played volleyball and hung out beachside in hers. I have to say the skirt works for both occasions. So the burning question is, do you like Bilson's dressed up look or Kate's way dressed down look better?Flynet and Pacific Coast News Online

Ikat Extraordinaire

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:00:22 -0700

The funny word ikat has been floating around fashion for some time now. The trend is hovering because it has powers - powers deeply rooted in the histories of Central Asia, South America, and beyond. From the runways of Oscar de la Renta and Roberto Cavalli to the celeb-filled sidewalks of LA and New York, ikat appeals to many a stylephile. But it's time to get to know the extraordinary history and process behind the colorful exotic fabric. Textile buffs, this one's for you.

(L-R: Rachel Bilson in a Myne ikat skirt, Oscar de la Renta Resort '09, Roberto Cavalli Fall '08)

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Celebrity Style: Rachel Bilson

FabSugar — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:00:22 -0700

The debut of her collection with DKNY jeans, Edie Rose, is near so it would be very wise for Rachel to up the style factor while out and about. Done and done. Rachel was enjoying some bar time with friends at the Crown Bar looking every bit Bilson. Minimal, yet eclectic, her Peruvian-inspired Myne skirt is two shots color and ethnic, and her taupe Derek Lam shoes are far from basic. She added a little black topper for oooh, and a black fringed Jimmy Choo bag for ahhh, now all we need is a little smile . . .

Petite stretch cotton-blend suit jacket - $148.00	Rails Lexi Tank - $78.00
Ikat Knee Length Skirt - $58.00	Jimmy Choo Fringe Hobo - $1,495.00
Derek Lam Clara Open Toe Mary Jane - $595.00	Ribbon Trimmed Derby Hat - $16.80
Juicy Couture Faceted Heart Studs - $48.00

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Celebrity Style: Hana Soukupova

FabSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:00:22 -0700

Czech model Hana Soukupova showed her pretty face at Radar Entertainments fashion division launch party. But what I'm more captivated by is her cool black-and-white outfit, complete with a sheer scarf and black leather boots. The tuxedo tank brings in an androgynous air, while her black mini dress shows off her feminine stems. Model perfection, I say!

LAURA CLÉMENT Button-front Tank - $19.99	Generra Deep V Dress - $245.00
Ikat Printed Scarf - $28.00	Apepazza 'Barbara' Patent Leather Bootie - $168.95
Angie & Lola Buckle Hobo Bag - Black - $39.99	Marvella Faceted Bead Drop Earrings - Black - $9.99
Style Violet Art Deco Ring - $12.00

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eBay Find of the Week

FabSugar — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:11:11 -0700

Ikat isn't only reserved for table runners and ottomans.

This Anthropologie Ikat Cropped Jacket, size 6, is tribal but not wacky . . . an ideal Spring cover-up if you ask me.

The current bidding price is at $59.03 and the auction ends on Wednesday, March 19. Good luck and happy bidding!

Definition: Sarong

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:00:22 -0700

Sarong

Length of cloth wrapped around the body at waist. Hangs as a skirt. Of South Pacific origin. In modern day fashion, sarongs are typically used as beachwear and can be worn as a dress.

Wrap yourself in style with this modern Scoop ikat Cotton Sarong, on sale for $23 (originally $45).

Definition: Ikat

FabSugar — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:00:22 -0700

Ikat

Ancient and unusual process of resist printing. Warp yarns on a loom are covered with a resist material such as wax or clay, in areas of the design that the weaver does not desire the dye to absorb. The warp yarns are then dyed, the resist is removed, and the filling yarns are woven in. Finished fabric has shimmering, and indistinct, beautiful pattern.

Throw some ikat in your wardrobe with this Plenty by Tracy Reese Print Halter Dress, $215.

This trend doesn't stop at clothing. See CasaSugar for ikat for the home.

Celebrity Style: Kristen Bell

FabSugar — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:50:00 -0700

What I find appealing about Kristen is that she looks equally good in girlie dresses as she does in baggy khakis - that's no easy fashion feat. The actress attended the Armani Exchange watch launch party last night in a borrowed-from-the-boys ensemble that consists of a loose Ikat Phillip Lim top and rolled up baggy khakis. Doesn't she pull this off effortlessly? Her wooden heeled platforms, beaded bronze necklace, and red lipstick save the look from being too masculine.

3.1 Phillip Lim Tiered Ruffle Tank - $350.00	Kenneth Jay Lane wood beaded long necklace - $101.00
Broken-in boyfriend chino - $69.50	Gb "hot-spot" - $89.00
Armani exchange layered-strap watch - $110.00	Foley + Corinna Kiara Clutch - $264.00

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Oscar de la Renta Worries, but Wants to Help Keep Tahoe Blue

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:00:22 -0700

De la fabulous. I was for real when I said I was heading to Lake Tahoe for Oscar de la Renta's annual fashion show luncheon. Along with Saks Fifth Avenue, and held at the gorgeous Fritz family estate in Sunnyside, the event was like no other. If you've never been to the outdoor haven that is Tahoe and are wondering how Oscar de la Renta's elegant clothes would work, the designer himself wasn't sure at first. He told me "The first time I was told I was going to show on an open space I was worried about evening clothes - are they going to look good on a lake? In fact it looks very wonderful, it translates really well." It's true. Oscar's chic-turned-exotic collection fancied quite well on the stark white Saks runway surrounded by yellow lily-topped tables and mountainous beauty.

The show was followed by an auction and lunch and these people were serious. The highest bid - $22,000 - went toward an Oscar de la Renta New York fashion week package. If I were a richie, I would have bid on a week stay for me and five friends at Oscar's Tortuga Bay villas. Um, yeah.

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Oscar took over this event from Bill Blass in 1995 and usually shows his latest Resort collection. The designer's favorite part of this Summer event is spending time in Tahoe. "The lake is unbelievably beautiful, it’s a privilege to spend time here. It's wonderful that people preserve the lake for future generations. I just try to enjoy the lake and be with friends." The event benefits Keep Tahoe Blue, a nonprofit that helps preserve the alpine lake.

Oscar was a pleasure to interview. I caught him before he zoomed away on a speedboat, we chatted in the sun on the pier. He was very elegant and relaxing; I will always envision him in his cornflower blue blazer, olive skin, smiling, with the blue lake and mountains in the background.

Oscar's inspiration is "Always women. Trying to make clothes a woman would fall in love with. Especially in these times. I have never been in a time for a designer as challenging as now, when the consumer is much aware of fashion. The woman, when I started designing clothes for in the '60s, is very different from the woman today. Today she is independent, makes her own decisions, and purchases." Interesting! Oscar is one designer who's creations have transcended generations, a testament to his design skills and consumer savvy. But as Oscar said, it's all about making clothes a woman would fall in love with.

What did Fab fall in love with? The adorable chic tweed suits and hats in the beginning of the show - an ode to the current obsession with all things French. And a black and white ikat print dress; no one does ikat better than Oscar. The purple and white ikat set played a part in my fantasy of Tortuga Bay.

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Photos courtesy of Drew Altizer