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Who Wore It Better? Pucci Beaded Snake Dress

FabSugar — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:50:22 -0700

When Zoe Saldana wore Pucci's Fall '09 beaded snake dress to the Star Trek premiere, she melted my heart. Or, shall I say, she electrocuted it. Her Brian Atwood Wicked shoes made everything even hotter. Sharon Stone must have seen the effect the dress had on Zoe, because she took the blue version with her to the Cannes Film Festival. She wore her dress with matching blue strappy sandals and a gold clutch. Both actresses pulled off Peter Dundas's galactic design, but who wore it better?

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Fashion Metamorphosis: Emanuel Ungaro

FabSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:22 -0700

Once the founding designer of a fashion house has retired, creative directors switch quicker than you can utter "fashion." Fine, it's not that quick, but it happens rather frequently. Emanuel Ungaro's long lasting empire is no exception. The French designer, who describes the Ungaro woman as sexy but not vulgar, ruled from the '70s up until Spring of '02, when he passed the torch along to Giambattista Valli.

Ungaro's woman has always been feminine, but rough around the edges, and Valli stuck to that notion. During his run (left), he delivered frilly, floral patterns with just enough dishevelment. When Valli stepped down in Spring '05, Peter Dundas, a self-proclaimed nightclub-lover, took over. With him, the Ungaro woman (center) turned fierce and slick with leather and sequins. But that didn't last long - apparently the house and Dundas didn't share the same view on where the label should be headed.

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In December 2007, the current creative director of Ungaro's woman's line, 23-year-old Esteban Cortazar, stepped in. Under his guidance, the Ungaro woman (right) has rebelled from overly-feminine getups finding a home in asymmetrical and theatrical styles. Still, Cortazar hasn't turned his back on the original Ungaro gal. His Fall '08 collection sprinkled in ruffled dresses in subdued greys. We have yet to see how long this latest partnership will last. The changing of the fashion guards has left Ungaro with a very widespread past, but one thing's for sure: The Ungaro woman wears pink, embraces imperfection, and is proud to be a woman!

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(L-R: Fall 2001; F/02; F/03; F/07; F/08; Halle Berry in Ungaro; Kate Beckinsale in Ungaro)
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The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Ciara

FabSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:06:15 -0700

Here is singer Ciara looking right at home on the red carpet in her Pucci dress designed by new creative director Peter Dundas. It's long, fitted, and black - almost Morticia Addams-style - but has white panels on both sides and some sequins up top. And check out that huge keyhole in the back. Do you love or hate?

Vote on all of my Costume Institute Gala polls here!

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Fab Flash: Met Costume Institute Gala Dates and Designers Revealed

FabSugar — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:22 -0700

The Costume Institute Gala, kicking off May 4, has everyone giddy with anticipation. Like prom, one of the most important decisions is choosing your dress and date. This year, the "Model as Muse" theme has inspired many designers to choose models as their dates, while others are sticking to their usual beau and celeb buddies. Word has it Marc Jacobs will dress fellow cohost Kate Moss in his own design, while Madonna and Kerry Washington are set to don Louis Vuitton. "How did you hear that?" said Washington. "I am so excited about my ensemble. I know what I'm wearing, but I'm not telling."

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Francisco Costa is rumored to be dressing Halle Berry.
Lily Donaldson will attend with Narciso Rodriguez.
Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson will appear as guests of Karl Lagerfeld.
Jessica Stam will wear Rodarte.
Gisele Bündchen will attend as John Galliano's date.
Jessica Alba will wear Jason Wu.
Derek Lam will attend with Liya Kebede.
Ciara will attend as a guest of new Pucci's Peter Dundas.
Lauren Hutton will attend with Michael Kors.
Brian Reyes will dress Ivanka Trump.
Coco Rocha is teaming up with Isaac Mizrahi.
Rachel Bilson will wear a custom dress designed by Brian Atwood.
Heidi Klum will walk the stairs of the Met with Gilles Mendel.

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Exclusive Fab Interview with Angelina Jolie's Stylist Jennifer Rade

FabSugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:22 -0700

Longtime stylist Jennifer Rade calls herself the Wicked Witch of Wardrobe, and I'll add to that the busiest stylist working today. I had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer a few years back at a Gap Bra Bar event for which she was the spokesperson. I recall the sassy stylist referring to Angelina Jolie, whom she works with closely, simply as Angie. In addition, she's styled music videos (Avril Lavigne, Marilyn Manson, Pink) and commercials, the most recent one being the Jovovich-Hawk for Target one. Jen took a few minutes out of her hectic day to chat with Fab about Angie, her style icons, and what every girl should carry in their purse.

What are your three favorite Angelina Jolie outfits that you've styled?

I think Oscars from 2004 (the cream Marc Bouwer), Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiere (the leather Versace), and Ocean's 13 premiere in Cannes (yellow Peter Dundas for Ungaro).

If your house was burning down and you only had time to save one clothing item, what would it be and why?

Tough question. I would probably try to grab my great grandmother's purses since they've been around so long. Really, I would save nothing other than myself, my husband, and our dogs, because clothing is replaceable.

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What should every girl have in their purse in case of a fashion emergency?

Double sided fashion tape or toupee tape, like Hollywood Fashion Tape, Topstick, or Bug Catcherz. It's like the duct tape of the fashion world!

As a stylist, do you feel the pressure of always dressing uniquely?

No. I dress in a casual and classic style. Cool flats (I am obsessed with Elisa Ferare!) with great jeans (J Brand skinny, Paige boot cut, Ranahan Wide Leg) and a simple top. Maybe a cool accessory like a vintage necklace or a few stacking rings from Tiffany or Gurhan or J. Herwitt.

Who are your style icons and what do you admire so much about them?

Wow, this is so hard. Katharine Hepburn, a pioneer and so classic and timeless. Talitha Getty, just cool and bohemian. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: I love that they do their own thing and take chances. Kate Moss because she wears clothes, they never wear her. Princess Diana, Catherine Deneuve, Diane Von Furstenberg, Sophia Loren . . . it's kind of an endless list.

Can you take me behind the scenes of the Target commercials?

I recently styled the new Jovovich-Hawk for Target commercial and it was so fun! Carmen and Milla are so funny and the clothes are awesome! I love working with Target, great company, great ad agency, and we always have a great time working together.

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