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Fab Ad: BCBG Fall '08

FabSugar — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:00:22 -0700

BCBG ads have never blown me away . . . until now. Serafima, Tanya D and Nicole Trunfio show off the clothes wonderfully, despite blurry visions passing to and fro. Patrick Demarchelier captured the youth, beauty, and even an element of cool for the brand. The models are a bit whitewashed, but I suppose that makes the images more striking; they look like mannequins. Normally I would like a bit more personality from the talent, but the talent was all in the clothes and behind the lens. I can't wait to see this one in a full glossy, what about you?

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Fab Flash: Karen Elson Named New BCBG Postergirl

FabSugar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:00:02 -0800

It never ceases to amaze me how fast model moms kick it into high gear postbirth: First with Natalia Vodianova walking the Paris runways three weeks after having her third child and now with Karen Elson, who has just been named the face of BCBG's Spring campaign.

Karen gave birth to her second child in August and replaces another model mom, Angela Lindvall. Patrick Demarchelier photographed the series, which is sure to be stunning - Karen's light complexion and blazing red hair will look perfect in BCBG's washed-out Spring collection.

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Fab Flash: Vogue India Launches

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:30:22 -0700

The inaugural issue of Vogue India hit stands today, featuring Bollywood stars Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra and Preity Zinta, local supermodels MoniKangana Dutta and Laxmi Menon, and Australian supermodel Gemma Ward all on the cover, shot by fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier.

This new edition of Vogue is expected to be more colorful and more vibrant than the western models, according to Alex Kuruvilla, managing director of Conde Nast India. He also expects it to draw attention to Indian designers, Indian photographers, and even Indian models. The Vogue India woman has the best of both the eastern and western worlds: she wears Jimmy Choo shoes along with her traditional Indian garb.

To see the full fold-out cover, read more

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Karlie Kloss Reveals Her Model BFFs, Spring Must Haves, and Nudity

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:50:22 -0700

When I spy a tall, thin, blonde slowly gliding down the runway, head slightly tilted down, eyes focused, staring, I know exactly who it is: American model Karlie Kloss. The 16-year-old, who has recently taken up blogging on Modelfeed, has an unparalleled presence; she's cute-as-a-button approachable and intensely mysterious at the same time. I chatted with the modeling sensation about how she was discovered, her model posse, and what she's wearing these days.

How were you discovered?

Doing a charity fashion show in a mall in St. Louis for a friend who was battling cancer.

Has your ballet dance experience helped you on the catwalk or with your stamina?

Ballet has helped me express myself on photo shoots, and on the catwalk gives me the confidence to move with the fabrics.

Do you ever get embarrassed or uncomfortable with the nudity that modeling demands?

I am still 16 so my agency won't allow me to do nudity of any sort.

To hear more from Karlie and to see more photos, read more.

What's your most embarrassing modeling experience?

Tripping on the runway after closing the Pucci show in Milan.

How do you pass the time waiting around for the action to begin?

I just talk to my girlfriends, and of course BlackBerry my agent Stephen, and eat cookies in the corner with the girls.

Do you have model friends? If so, who?

Yes, I have lots. Jourdan Dunn is a close friend. I love Karmen Pedaru, and Catherine McNeil is cool to bake stuff with; they both live in my building. Abbey Lee is always cool to hang out with.

Favorite photo shoot destination?

I always wanted to shoot in Disney World. Probably shooting British Vogue with Patrick Demarchelier in an island off Sweden.

What are your Spring must haves?

White t-shirts, jeans, and whatever trade the designers will be throwing my way.

I can't live without my_____.
Family, mom, dad, sisters, and puppy Joe.

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Fab Ad: Seven For All Mankind Fall/Winter 2007

FabSugar — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:20:22 -0700

Carolyn Murphy gets the honor of being chosen for Seven's first ever print ad campaign! She was shot by Patrick Demarchelier (every time I hear that name I think of Meryl Streep saying it in The Devil Wears Prada) in the brand's denim, footwear, and handbags at the penthouse at Hollywood's Roosevelt Hotel and at Los Angeles' Stahl House.

I love the crisp look of the ads, very to-the-point so you can focus on what Carolyn is actually wearing. And I love how they made her tower over the LA skyline! What do you all think?

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Fab Flash: Announcing The 2007 CFDA Award Winners!

FabSugar — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:34:21 -0700

Ellen Barkin hosted last night's Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Fashion Awards in NYC. The event, which Council President Diane von Furstenberg made sure started on time, was attended by celebrities such as Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Kate Bosworth, Heidi Klum, and Debra Messing, among others, as well as by top designers and fashion insiders.

Oscar de la Renta and Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler tied for Womenswear Designer of The Year while Ralph Lauren took home the prize for Menswear Designer of the Year.

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Womenswear Designer of The Year: Tie Between Oscar de la Renta and Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler
Menswear Designer of The Year: Ralph Lauren
Accessory Designer of the Year: Derek Lam
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Womenswear: Phillip Lim
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Menswear: David Neville and Marcus Wainwright for Rag and Bone
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Accessories: Jessie Randall for Loeffler Randall
American Legend Award: Ralph Lauren
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert Lee Morris
Eleanor Lambert Award: Patrick Demarchelier
Eugenia Sheppard Award: Robin Givhan, fashion editor of The Washington Post
International Award: Pierre Cardin

Also, Bono was given a board of directors special tribute. Congratulations to all the winners! Click here to weigh in on all of the great looks of the evening!

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