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Paris Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Christian Dior

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:30:22 -0700

Take Marlene Dietrich, put her in the boudoir, and she'll embody the mood and look of John Galliano's latest collection for Dior.

Her mannish suits, top hots, and heavily made up eyes all appeared on the runway. But Galliano didn't stop at just emulating the Marlene Dietrich that was, he carried her into the present - and the future - with mafia-worthy pinstripes, Cavalli-esque animal prints, and bedroom-ready negligees.

The lingerie odes were tangible: transparency here, lacy edging there. And some looks walked the line between racy and brash. But an overarching riff on the 30s flapper girl who dabbles in her gangster boyfriend's clothing prevailed, looking very Galliano for Dior indeed.

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On Our Radar: Aquascutum Vintage

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:30:33 -0700

This month, traditional British brand Aquascutum is launching a limited edition collection of coats and trenches inspired by designs from the 30s through the 50s.

The Aquascutum Vintage collection will include pieces worn by past Aquascutum fans and icons like Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren, and will be sold in the U.S. exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman. The luscious coats, which run from approximately $2000-$5600, will be made of fabrics like napa leather, duchesse satin, and double cashmere - serious luxury!

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Fab Read: Dietrich Icon

FabSugar — Fri, 11 May 2007 16:50:33 -0700

I am so thrilled you are all embracing the androgynous dressing trend! As a result, you all may enjoy the new book release Dietrich Icon, $25.

A multi-faceted woman indeed, over her 70 year career, Marlene Dietrich conquered silent films, cabaret, vaudeville, theater, army camp shows, radio, television, ballet, circus performances and Hollywood classics. Whoa - I didn't even know her scope was that broad. Speaking of, this was a broad like no other. With those thinly arched brows, that sultry Teutonic voice and legendary legs, she was a bit of a revolutionary.

This tribute to her is not only a biography but also a collection of academic essays that touch on such topics as Germany’s complex relationship with Dietrich, her ambiguous sexuality, her place in the lesbian archive, and her star status, but with fresh critical perspective and an emphasis on historical background.

Fab Flash: Dsquared Styling America's Next Top Model

FabSugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:30:22 -0700

Dsquared designers Dean and Dan Caten will supply their fashion expertise for season 10 of America's Next Top Model.

The duo will style the finalists for the show's promotional ad campaign poster, exclusively wearing Dsquared, with the theme of "Marlene Dietrich goes gangster gone wild; Bonnie, Bonnie, no Clyde," as Dean explained.

The designers will also be featured in an episode soon - no surprise, since in season 2, the final two candidates walked in a Dsquared fashion show in Milan.

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Trend Alert: Tuxedo Days

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:30:33 -0700

There are Tuesdays and there are Tuxedo Days. What the hell am I talking about you wonder? As the boys' closets continue to inspire the girls' closets, the ladies are happy to take the creme de la creme of the penguin attire. Button up a vest, consume yourself in a crisp white shirt, slide on a pair of expertly tailored trousers and hello Marlene Dietrich - who set the standard for tuxedo chic. Dribble some satin and rhinestones on, for some femme effect, and get ready to razzle dazzle 'em.