Best of 2009: Rest in Peace


Updated 12/28/09 4:05 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

RIP Farrah Fawcett, Irving Penn, Donald Fisher, Michael Jackson, House of Christian Lacroix, and House of Luella Bartley

This year, we mourned the deaths of the beloved Farrah Fawcett, photographer Irving Penn, Gap's co-founder Donald Fisher, and the king of pop, Michael Jackson. Each made a huge impact in the world and we will always remember them for their stellar style and contribution to the industry. Also recognized were shuttered fashion houses Christian Lacroix and Luella Bartley — what a shame. Let's take Read more

Ch-ch-ch-changes of Fashion in '09


Updated 12/18/09 6:55 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

2009 Fashion House Changes

2009 saw major changes — some rather shocking — in the most renowned fashion houses. The one that stung most was the demise of Christian Lacroix. The economic downturn spawned the downfall of one of fashion's most grand couture houses. Lacroix was forced to shut down, only to be reduced to a licensing operation. Check out the heartfelt love fashion fans gave him at the closing of his final Read more

The Demise of Luella Bartley


Updated 11/11/09 1:51 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 10 comments

Luella Ceases Trading, Shutters Doors 2009-11-10 09:48:01

After showing a magical Spring '10 collection at Paris Fashion Week, it's shocking to hear that Luella has ceased all operations. The brand's licensee, Club 21, just announced it has "taken the decision not to invest further in its relationship with Luella Bartley Limited." Furthermore, the production of Luella's Spring '10 collection has been put to a stop since its ready-to-wear producer, Read more

The Look For Less: Luella Tiered Floral Mini Skirt


Updated 03/31/08 9:32 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 31 comments

The Look For Less: Luella Tiered Floral Mini Skirt

Luella's fun, floral frocks have been making their rounds but I'm most smitten with the tiered floral mini skirt that bug-eyed model Masha Tylena wore at the Spring '08 show. The designer has proven that little girls aren't the only ones who can pull off this style. Now if only she could have made it more affordable . . . To see the look for less, read more Read more

Fab Flash: Fashion Burglars Caught!


Updated 12/11/07 10:08 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 6 comments

Fab Flash: Fashion Burglars Caught!

The gang of London fashion burglars who have been on the lam since September have finally been apprehended! The seven men aged between 19 and 43 raided everyone from Christopher Kane to Luella Bartley to Roger Vivier, swiping thousands worth of bags and jewellery. I wonder if they were out for a buck, or just had some very lavishly spoiled girlfriends, sisters, and mothers? Source Read more

Fabworthy: Luella Patti Polka Dot Skirt


Updated 11/20/07 6:50 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 17 comments

Fabworthy: Luella Patti Polka Dot Skirt

You undoubtedly remember the black polka dot Luella dress Cameron Diaz wore at the MTV Movie Awards. You did love it after all! Five months later, a skirt version has surfaced and is bound to make you giddy like it did to me. This super-cute Luella Patti Polka Dot Skirt ($185) is ready to accompany you to your holiday parties and would look good bare legged or with tights. Thanks Luella for Read more

Fab Flash: London Fashion Week Is Making a Comeback


Updated 11/14/07 8:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

Fab Flash: London Fashion Week Is Making a Comeback

In recent seasons, headlining British designers like Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney, and Luella Bartley have returned to show on their home turf during London Fashion Week. Even Marc Jacobs chose to present his Marc by Marc Jacobs show in London a couple seasons ago. Today, more proof that London is experiencing a fashion capital renaissance comes with a new coup d'etat: Vivienne Read more

On Our Radar: Luella Bartley Designs Surfin' Collection


Updated 11/01/07 11:00 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

On Our Radar: Luella Bartley Designs Surfin' Collection

It's literally surf's up for designer Luella Bartley. Her passion for the water sport has prompted her to design a 30-piece collection for surfwear brand, O'Neill. This is exciting news for both the surfing and non-surfing world. Luella plans on changing up the current surfing trends for women by providing a harder, more iconic look for Spring/Summer 2008. The collection, set to launch early Read more

Fab Flash: Fashion Burglars on the Loose!


Updated 01/04/08 2:21 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 13 comments

Fab Flash: Fashion Burglars on the Loose!

At first it was just a weird coincidence that days before his Spring 2008 London Fashion Week show, Christopher Kane had 24 leather dresses stolen from his East London Studio. But then, after a little more thought, the attack on the Roger Vivier store on London's Sloane Street came to mind - hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of accessories were taken in a June smash-and-grab raid there. Read more