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Behind the Seams: Mango's Fashionable Fete

FabSugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:00:08 -0800

When the Cruz sisters throw a party, you better believe it's going to be filled with fashionable A-listers. In celebration of the newly renovated Mango flagship in SoHo, Monica Cruz hosted a fete filled with beautiful clothes and lovely party-goers. Solange Knowles performed for giddy guests Marc Jacobs, Dakota Johnson Griffith, and Ashley Olsen, to name a few. You can tell from the pictures - check out Genevieve Jones and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld in a chummy hug - everyone had a blast. Looks like some of the party animals should have remembered to pack their morning-after clothes.

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Who Wore It Better? Elie Saab Metallic Gown

FabSugar — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:12:22 -0700

Beyonce Knowles showed off in a racy Elie Saab Metallic Gown at last year's Golden Globes awards. Paired with black jeweled sandals, a gold cuff, and dramatic posing, this golden girl was nothing short of bootylicious. Monica Cruz turned down the volume and strutted in the same dress at the Elle Awards in Barcelona accessorizing with minimal accessories and strappy sandals. Both of them look haute, but which one is the fiercest of them all?

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Fab Ad: Penelope and Monica Cruz For MNG Mango

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:00:22 -0800

As promised here is the new batch of Penelope and Monica Cruz's ads for their new collection for MNG Mango. Shot by Mert and Marcus, the women play with sexuality. In one shot they aim for sexy androgyny and in the other vivid candy apple flirtation. I think these look wonderfully all American; like from the pages of Vogue. Here's a fun game: Try to figure out which sister is which. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the sisterly resemblance is uncanny. What's more, these clothes are cute! They look classic, but fun, and aren't too trendy. The new 38-piece collection for Mango will hit stores mid-February.

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On Our Radar: The Cruz Sisters for Samantha Thavasa

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:00:22 -0700

Penelope and her sister Monica have been traipsing around Japan this week promoting their new bag line for Samantha Thavasa. Samantha may not be a household name in the US, but she has quite a cult following in Japan and recently opened her first boutique in New York.

The Cruz ladies, who are becoming quite the designing duo, are not the first celebrities to colloborate with Thavasa: Nicky Hilton and Beyoncé have also created bags for the design house. The official unveiling of the collection occured last night and although there doesn't seem to be a cohesive feel to the collection, I do like their use of hardware. What do you think?

Mas on Penelope and Monica Cruz for MNG Mango Limited-Edition Collection

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:00:22 -0700

You may have been blown away by the uncanny resemblance of the Cruz sisters - weren't we all - but we're blown away by their upcoming limited-edition collection for MNG Mango. When we first heard about Penelope and sister Monica's fashion endeavor we were skeptical, what with all the recent celebrity-turned-designers. But after seeing the sultry duo in pieces from their collection, I'm pretty stoked!

Word on the street is the collection will hit stores September 19 and consist of red-carpet-inspired evening wear, jeans, knits and daywear, based on vintage pieces from their own wardrobes. According to Penelope:

“This is something we’ve wanted to do for a long time. We just had to find the right people to do it with. We’ve always loved clothes – we used to hide in the bathroom with fashion magazines and say, ‘I want that one.’ We’d get a pencil and mark the pictures, and show how we’d transform them at home.”

Crafty and beautiful - say it isn't so. I think this celeb sister tag team may be giving another sister designer team a run for their money, ahem Miller sisters. The Cruz sisters definitely have sex appeal and juicy pouts but, most importantly, what do you all think of the clothes?!

To see more from the collection and images from the ad campaign, read more

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Fab Flash: The Cruz Sisters Are Designing Women

BellaSugar — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:21:22 -0700

No way! Is this every pair of sisters' dream or what? I've just heard that Penélope Cruz and her younger sis Monica are set to design a 25 item clothing collection for the Spanish chain Mango. The line will include accessories and also feature an ad campaign in which Pen and Mon will star.

This is not the sisters' first attempt at design. In the past, they have also created jewelry and handbags for the Japanese company, Samantha Thavasa. However, this is their first stab at clothing.

Mango approached the Cruz sisters in their attempt to expand their presence in the U.S. The plan is to roll out 250 new stores over the next ten years.

To read what Penélope has to say, read more

"I select every item, color and size myself. It's a reflection of my taste and what I wear. There is a mix of casual fashion, a few party dresses and accessories at decent prices."

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Mango Swaps Penelope For Scarlett

FabSugar — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:00:22 -0700

Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson have a lot in common. Besides starring in one of my favorite recent movies, Vicky Christina Barcelona, the two Hollywood beauties also share a love for Mango. The Spanish retailer just announced Scarlett Johansson will be succeeding our beloved Penelope as Mango's new face. The brand describes Scarlett as the ideal Mango woman: "chic, independent, and cosmopolitan," also stating, "Johansson exudes a confident demeanor while remaining youthful and playful." Tear, we'll miss you Penelope. Johansson will make her first Mango debut in the Fall '09 campaign shot by Mario Sorrenti.

To see one more behind-the-scenes picture from Scarlett's ad campaign, read more.

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Trend Alert: White Out

FabSugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:00:22 -0700

You knew this was coming: Warmer weather calls for white! Also, a crisp white item of clothing works wonders for a hangover - oops, did I just say that? But seriously, whether it's to refresh your day, show off your tan or for the hell of it, white definitely has its place in fashion. Upon revitalizing my closet, I realized I have tons of white blouses - and I wear them all. White dresses, on the other hand, not so many. Penelope is leading the white out in her MNG Mango dress, will you follow?

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Celebrities Who Played Designer in 2007

FabSugar — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:00:22 -0800

Celebrities have become a designing powerhouse in their own right, and in 2007, more Fab faces joined the fray. Mary-Kate and Ashley added cool contemporary line Elizabeth and James; SJP launched the budget-friendly Bitten at Steve & Barry's; Gwen's little L.A.M.B. made a runway comeback; Lauren Conrad reached her dream of becoming a designer; and both Sienna Miller and Penelope Cruz teamed with their sisters to cull up some seriously sizzlin' clothes. Admittedly: some of them were hits and some were misses. You all know how much I look to Celebrity Style for inspiration, so here's to hoping 2008 brings just as many fun collaborations!

Fab Flash: Mango Sticks With Penelope Cruz

FabSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:00:22 -0800

For the second consecutive season, Penelope Cruz will be the face of fast-fashion chain Mango. The ads, which break globally in February, were shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in London and feature Mango's signature Spring collection. If you're wondering about the fate of Penelope and her sister Monica's collection for MNG Mango, a second round is set to hit select Mango stores mid-February.

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