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Fab Flash: Vogue India Launches

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:30:22 -0700

The inaugural issue of Vogue India hit stands today, featuring Bollywood stars Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra and Preity Zinta, local supermodels MoniKangana Dutta and Laxmi Menon, and Australian supermodel Gemma Ward all on the cover, shot by fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier.

This new edition of Vogue is expected to be more colorful and more vibrant than the western models, according to Alex Kuruvilla, managing director of Conde Nast India. He also expects it to draw attention to Indian designers, Indian photographers, and even Indian models. The Vogue India woman has the best of both the eastern and western worlds: she wears Jimmy Choo shoes along with her traditional Indian garb.

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Fab Flash: Gemma Ward the Inaugural Face of Vogue India

FabSugar — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:01:33 -0700

Gemma Ward is one lucky lady! She not only got to appear on the inaugural cover of Vogue China two years ago (below), but she just recently shot the cover of the debut issue of Vogue India, which is expected to appear in September. I love Gemma, but I think it is interesting that they chose her for the first covers of both the Chinese and Indian Vogues. What do you all think?

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India Hicks Island Beauty at Crabtree & Evelyn

FabSugar — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:22:23 -0800

Not all of us are lucky enough to live in the Bahamas, so thankfully, India Hicks is bringing some of her peaceful island existence to us. The British former model is serving as the face and the muse of the new Crabtree & Evelyn Naturals line of shower scrubs, soaps, and other bath accoutrements.

In a world overrun with scented bath products, these 19 blends really stand out, with extracts of sugarcane, cardamom, mint, and other exotic ingredients that really do summon images of island living. The eco-friendly line contains no active synthetic or chemical ingredients, and it's beautifully packaged and surprisingly affordable. Plus, when you spend $85 or more on Naturals line, you get a free jar of Body Butter. Hicks, who wrote the book Island Beauty, available here, is also developing her own line of C&E products due out next year, and a portion of the proceeds will go to Hicks's pet causes. Until then, here are some of the delicious picks from the Crabtree & Evelyn line.

Lemongrass and Brown Sugar Body Scrub, $26, available here.

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Cocoa Butter, Nutmeg, and Cardamom Botanical Body Bar, $8, available here.

Black Tea, Vetiver, and Sugarcane Body Mist, $20, available here.

Pink Grapefruit and Cucumber Shower Mousse, $16, available here.

Hello Nasty: Jewelry Made Out of . . . Human Teeth and Hair!

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:50:22 -0800

People fashion some crazy things, and human teeth and hair jewelry are the latest materials being used. But Australian Polly van der Glas has some fans - she received the Craft Victoria Fillipo Raphael Fresh! Award for her work. All sterling silver pieces are hand-made in Melbourne and the designer is currently taking donations for teeth, since they're hard to come by. But don't fret, the molars are sterilized and the hair is locally donated or sourced from India or China. Does that put your mind at ease? If you can stomach it, proceed.

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Fab Finger Discount: Amrita Singh India Bangle Set

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:22 -0800

This Amrita Singh India Bangles Set ($70, originally $100) is a statement investment. And a pronto way to add bold exoticism to your 'fit. The set shown is gunmetal, but it also comes in silver and gold. $70 for bangles may seem much, but when you break it down - $70 divided by 36 bangles equals $1.95 each - not bad at all. Off to exotic-land I go, you with me?

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Fashion That Made You Think in 2007

FabSugar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:00:22 -0800

Who says fashion doesn't make you think? In 2007, there were more than a couple of fashion moments that got you clicking your mouse and tapping your head: Lindsay Lohan's rainbow Herve Leger dress had you swooning and Gemma Ward's appearance on the debut Vogue India got tongues wagging.

Who would have thought with Posh's seemingly endless closet, she would wear the same outfit twice? You were fascinated with a supermodel's maternity wardrobe and divided about sequin dresses on the red carpet - but when it all comes down to it, these are the moments that got your gears going in 2007.

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Get to Know the Work of Russian Tatler's Anya Ziourova

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:00:22 -0700

You may not know the name, or even face, of newly appointed Russian Tatler fashion director Anya Ziourova - here, snapped by The Sartorialist - but you've certainly witnessed her craft. The expert stylist has lent her talents to nearly all the Vogues: China, India, Greece, Portugal, Spain. She has even worked with Fab favorite Diane Kruger. Anya has a website where you can see some of her most awe-inspiring shoots. I've handpicked some of the best. All I have to say is, get ready to go gaga.
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Glitterati: Tejani

FabSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:00:08 -0700

Once a jewelry fanatic, always a jewelry fanatic. This rings so true for Tejani creator Urvi Prunier. The seasoned fashionphile held stints in sales and merchandising at fashion houses like Chanel, YSL, and Nicole Miller, but eventually returned to her true love. The name Tejani, derived from the designer’s family name, means “brightness” and “sparkle.” And that her pieces, made from semi-precious stones, do.

See an Indian flavor? All pieces are handcrafted by artisans in Mumbai, India. Stunning earrings, stacked bangles, and bib necklaces are all part of four Spring collections. Prices are reasonable: earrings begin at $95, bangles hover in the $200 range, necklaces are most expensive - I see nothing over $400. As well, Urvi has tapped into the bridal costume jewelry niche. If you're looking to be an exotic bride, or bridesmaid, look to Tejani.

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March Shopping Madness! Slumdog Fashion Heiress

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:00:22 -0700

The world's been smitten by it, and soon enough fashion will follow suit. Oscar best picture winner Slumdog Millionaire showed the many tumultuous lives that exist in the slums of India. But ultimately, hope reigned. Like the visually arresting film, Indian-inspired clothes are vivid, exotic, provocative. When I think of India I think of saris, coin jewelry, tunics, and otherworldly beauties like Freida Pinto. Channel your inner slumdog fashion heiress with, at the very least, a dancing yellow scarf.

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Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:00:22 -0700

Chloé opens airy, feminine flagship in LA. - WWD
Stella McCartney on ecology, luxury, and life - IHT
Zara grows as retail rivals struggle - WSJ
Fashion’s new and bigger role in India - New York Times
What fashionable grooms wear to weddings - Times UK
America's next short model - Vogue UK
Kevin Carrigan unveils latest collections for Calvin Klein - FWD
Designer death threats - Guardian UK
Raid Rachel Zoe's closet for charity? That's bananas! - LA Times
First look: Born Uniqorn - Nylon

Eastern Inspired Printed Scarf - $39.00	Hammered Coin Bracelet - $39.50
Printed Ruffle Chiffon Dress - $78.00	ABS by Allen Schwartz "Boho Rock" Rhinestone Drop Earrings - $45.00
INC International Concepts Bell-Sleeve Paisley Mesh Tunic - $59.00	Medallion Skinny Belt - $10.80
BCBGeneration Mosaic-Print Sleeveless Chiffon Blouse & Ankle-Zip Skinny Capri Pants - $78.00	Trina Turk Indian Print Halter Bikini Top - $89.00
Franco Sarto Women's Maximum Flat Sandal - $78.95	Tribal Tunic - $21.99
L Space red printed 'Lola' twist front bandeau bikini top - $42.00