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London Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Marc by Marc Jacobs

FabSugar — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:22:44 -0800

One of my faves, Marc Jacobs, debuted his Marc collection in London this time around and it was a sweet finale to London Fashion Week. Why London? Possibly to celebrate the opening of his first London store? I think so.

With models resembling urban ice-skating princesses, this collection got my Spring-anticipating self back in Winter mode. Some Fall trends showed up: plaid, fur, velvet and grey, while Marc added his own youthful flair with pom pom berets and cozy layering. Warm woolies and Nordic prints are sure to be bestsellers as well as adorable, yet grown up, coats. The color palette managed to be both warm and cool; textures were mostly heavy but an ivory silk lightened the mood. I don't think the cropped high waisted pants (especially with suspenders) will go over as well as say, the flirty pleated wool skirts or hands free bags. Although Selma Blair looked pleased, sporting a platinum-do in the front row. A chili pepper tailored dress with tied belt was a standout and I am a sucker for toggle closures and cropped sleeves. Oh! And check out the cutie patootie ice-skating-esque boots.

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London Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Jonathan Saunders

FabSugar — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:24:33 -0800

Jonathan Saunders is another bloke with an eye for color and contrasts. He delivered a fluid, yet architectural collection that I found to be an interesting perspective.

With dashing colors and black statements, the collection was both hard and soft. The winners were long gowns with colored paneling in fading colors flowing down the front - a couple of these were translated as shorter dresses (shown). He balanced these liquid fades with color blocking and even threw in a unique colorful marble print. Belts flattered the silhouette and neon eyebrows supplied a futuristic beauty effect. Sharp cutouts were smart; the most wearable piece was a black, tan and ivory cocktail dress with cut out turtleneck and marble print down the center.

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London Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Christopher Kane

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:06:44 -0800

Christopher Kane was one of the breakthrough talents from the Spring collections. This young lad apprenticed at Versace, which explains his trademark body hugging designs. But he definitely has a 'je ne sais quoi.' I can picture a sassy, svelte lady in his creations - Victoria Beckham perhaps?

His Spring collection razzled with bold colors and dazzled with nuanced ruffles. He translated this aesthetic to Fall quite clearly if you ask me. Punchy colors as well as browns and blacks will make everyone happy. Key materials were leather and velvet, sometimes separate, sometimes married. Glitter lovers will adore his glittering, slim sweater dresses. I was taken by this glittering red velvet off shoulder dress with fingerless sleeves. His tight pleated trims were a bit overpowering sometimes, as well as the large rhinestone closures - but when minimal they were simply fab. It will be very interesting indeed to see where Mr. Kane goes next.

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Look From Gareth Pugh Fall 2007: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:13:33 -0800

Wowsers! Gareth Pugh is a young designer who just showed his Fall 2007 collection in London and was profiled in Vogue this month; this look really makes me wonder why. While it is important for fashion to have its misfits and hooligans, hello John Galliano?, it's sometimes hard to pinpoint who the real tastemakers are. Pieces from Pugh's previous collections were commissioned by Kylie Minogue, and he's a hit with the London underground art scene, but what can one say about this plasticized look. I'll let you do the talking...Love it of hate it?

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Designer Spotlight: Antipodium

FabSugar — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:15:22 -0700

The cult womenswear label, Antipodium has taken the London fashion scene by storm with its eclecticism and dose of intelligence.

Launched in 2003 during London Fashion Week, Antipodium now has three boutiques: one in Soho, one on New Bond Street in London and the other in Shoreditch. Its self-titled debut Spring/Summer 2007 collection, titled Buttons Up!, is the result of the collaboration between Antipodium director Geoffrey J. Finch, founder Ashe Peacock and her Western Australia-based designer sis Fenella.

Created and produced both in London and Australia, the collection marries Australian irreverence with a London sensibility and wit. All items in the collection retail for less than $250 and include femme dresses, simple tops, trousers and skirts.

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Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:32:33 -0800

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Biba is Back!

FabSugar — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:11:04 -0700

Biba is hardly a household name in the United States, but across the pond, the British retailer is legendary. Founded in 1964 by Barbara Hulanicki, Biba started as a hip and exclusive London boutique and by the 1970s had grown into a fashionable department store attracting fans such as Mick Jagger, Twiggy, and Racquel Welch. Much like Topshop today, the store was both fashion-forward and affordable to the masses.

Biba closed in 1975, but now designer Bella Freud is relaunching the label, starting with a recent Spring 2007 runway show at London Fashion Week. The clothes are somewhat higher priced this time around but also highly reminiscent of 1960s and '70s London cool. To check out the new Biba line, read more

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Kate Moss Does Topshop

FabSugar — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:04:32 -0700

There's no question that Kate Moss is a fashion trendsetter, but now she's trying her hand at being a fashion designer. In an article in today's Women's Wear Daily confirms the rumor that Kate just inked a deal to design a line of clothing for super-fabulous British retail chain Topshop. (Seriously, if you haven't been to Topshop, you should make a pilgrimage to the retailer's London flagship store ASAP. It is like H&M, but better.) Here are the details from WWD:

The collection, Kate Moss for Topshop, will debut at the company's 308 stores and on its Web site in spring 2007. "We want to build this into a global brand," Sir Philip Green, owner of Topshop's parent, Arcadia Group plc, told WWD in an interview. "She is a fashion icon in terms of the U.K., probably the best-known model, and is what Topshop is all about in terms of fashion. Our customers identify with her."

Green is undoubtedly right: Moss almost single handedly launched the skinny jeans trend (like, over a year ago), and at Topshop's runway show at London Fashion week, she was spotted in these high-waisted jeans that just might be the next big thing.

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Friday Fab News Round-Up

FabSugar — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:55:10 -0700

Georgio Armani uses Kate Moss to push his African AIDS agenda - Reuters
Color forecasters Pantone unveil the top 10 shades for Spring 2007 - The Budget Fashionista
People flip over LA's first H&M - Los Angeles Times
After Madrid's ban, London Fashion Week considers shunning super-skinny models - This Is London
British Elle celebrates its 21st birthday by auctioning one-of-a-kind items - Fashion Week Daily
Oscar De La Renta launches the affordable O Oscar line at Macy's - Fashion Week Daily
Coach inks a deal with Estee Lauder to get into the beauty business - Women's Wear Daily
Canon auctions off a diamond-encrusted camera for charity - Canon

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FabSugar — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:22:22 -0800

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