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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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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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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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Absolutely Fabulous

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

Rock on with all my Grammy Awards Red Carpet coverage!
Trend Alerts this week were: studs, heart jewelry, roses, and the prevailing mod trend
Catch up on all the fab & bella news with Fab Flashes and Beauty Bytes
Celebrity Styles this week were: Rachel Bilson, Nicky Hilton, Christina Aguilera and Victoria Beckham
Here's a fun weekend activity: Join my 'I absolutely love my...' group and start sharing your fashion love stories
Remember Mark Wahlberg's claim to fame? You'll appreciate my Tighty Whitey tribute
I wrapped up my New York Fashion Week Fall 2007 coverage so be sure to check it all out! And, I began my London Fashion Week Fall 2007 coverage
Get Sienna's beauty look from Factory Girl - bellissima!
Lastly, you all got a kick out of my Valentine's Day Look of the Day so I'm going to plug it one more time!

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:21:44 -0800

Hilary Duff Marc Jacobs Debbie Sweet Punk Hobo Bag - Purse Blog
The life backstage with Fashionologie - Fashionologie
From board games to Jane Birkin, Stylebites interviews fashion designer Jason Wu - Stylebites
Carnival of Shoes and Bags #4 - Daily Dose of Queer
What the Fendi?!?! - What's Haute
Kisa: London Fashion Week - My Fashion Life
Beauty Find: Save Face with DHC Blotting Paper - SheFinds
Loewe Nappa Aire Bag - Bag Snob
Fall 2007: Omiru’s Top 5 Wearable Womenswear Trends - Omiru
Beauty Comes in all Shades & So Should Cosmetics. Thi by Taylor Pham Flatters with Universal Hues & Unique Custom Lashes - Fashiontribes