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The Fab Faces of Spring '10

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:00:22 -0800

With Spring ready-to-wear in the bag, designers are conjuring up their Spring ad campaigns, placing the hottest of the hot with the most stylish shutterbugs. Thus far, we know Lara Stone will star in Louis Vuitton's ads, while Daisy Lowe will shine for its swimwear line. In Versace land, Donatella has chosen Fabcon Georgia May Jagger to be photographed by Mario Testino. On the celebrity front, Madonna was snatched up by Dolce & Gabbana - we're hoping she won't look as photoshopped as her previous Louis Vuitton ads.

To learn who else is starring in Spring '10 ads, read more.

Valerija Kelava and Carmen Kass for Celine
Natalia Vodianova for Yves Saint Laurent
Ali Kay (Alex von Furstenberg's fiancee) for Diane von Furstenberg Eyewear
Freja Beha Erichsen, Baptiste Giabiconi, and Claudia Schiffer for Chanel
Kasia Struss for Balenciaga
Raquel Zimmermann for Alexander McQueen
Karlie Kloss for Christian Dior
Ciara for Givenchy

Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:00:22 -0700

Raquel Zimmermann goes androgynous for Jean Paul Gaultier - Flypaper
Pilati showing in London - Vogue UK
$50 and under: a flirty skirt to wear now, wear later - Glamour
Riccardo Tisci creates new capsule collection, Redux. - Vogue UK
Rochas to show in Paris - FWD
Under $50: Black-and-white tribal prints - Frugal-Fashionista
Balenciaga's next edition - Vogue UK

Bar Refaeli got over Leo quick

Alexa Chung scores DKNY Jeans campaign - Grazia Daily
Unmasked: the blogging model who rocked the world of fashion - Guardian UK
Trend watch: animal ears - Page Six
What are your favorite jeans? - Nylon
Casadei's golden anniversary - FWD

Do Sports and Fashion Mix?

FabSugar — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:50:22 -0700

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Fab Ad: Oscar De La Renta Spring '09

FabSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:00:08 -0800

Oscar De La Renta's Spring '09 campaign featuring Raquel Zimmermann is nothing short of exquisite. The ethereal ad, shot by Craig McDean, features Zimmermann looking fabulous in Oscar's layered silks and pointelle knits. The juxtaposition of the picturesque background and Raquel's strong features is genius. Soft but not overly feminine. There's no doubt this man has his art form down to a tee. Are you loving this as much as I am?

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Do You Shop at Street Kiosks?

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:00:22 -0800

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Fab Ad: Lanvin Fall '08

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:00:22 -0700

Lanvin took a tale from the dark side for their Fall campaign. I have to say, this is simply too dark. The Spring campaign was just as creepy chic, but bubbled with the jewel hued dresses we have now seen oodles of times. With the similar dark backdrop, the black clothes blend right in. Bummer, the serious but sexy clothes are hard to see. I love the Liya and Raquel duo, though. They look as if they are strutting through some dark forest, but that's about it.

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Freaky or Fabulous? Paris Vogue Gives Anti-Fur the Finger

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:00:22 -0700

European Vogue magazines are pushing some fashion buttons. Alas, fashion must always be exciting, daring, and innovative. Can I get an amen?

First, Vogue Italia's all-black July issue and now editor Carine Roitfeld, with photog Mario Testino and muse Raquel Zimmermann, take a stand for fur. One of the longest standing debates in fashion - and here on Fab - Vogue is clearly saying "in your face antifur advocates." This spread is provocative and aggressive; from the high-octane furs to the black leather to the raccoon-eyed model. It's powerful.

Powerful, but is it freaky or fabulous?

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Fashion 101

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:00:22 -0700

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Sneak Peek! Karl Lagerfeld Behind the Camera

FabSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:00:22 -0700

The usually stoic Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld let loose (and even cracked a slight smile) in Madison Square Park on Wednesday while he took on his other occupation: photographer.

His current muse, gazelle-like model Raquel Zimmermann, posed and made silly faces while the designer snapped away for what I'm assuming is the next Fendi ad campaign. Of course, he didn't leave home without his fingerless leather gloves, dark shades, and square-toe boots. I'm digging the tweed trench coat he's donning. These models deserve praise because I can't imagine working with a photographer-slash-designer . . . Kaiser Karl no less!

To see more of Karl the photographer in action, and the models, read more.

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Welcoming Karl With Folded Arms

FabSugar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:00:22 -0800

Folded arms are usually associated with nonchalance and/or moodiness.

While it was somewhat surprising at first glance, it's not entirely shocking that Karl Lagerfeld had the models for his Fall '08 collection walk down the runway with folded arms. It's ironic that the robot-like designer was the one to encourage human qualities in his models.

You will see cue cards backstage telling models to smile and have fun, but you rarely see them mentioning arm movements. It's about time they put those long limbs to use! Karl's girls - Anja Rubik (right), Natasha Poly, Isabeli Fontana, Raquel Zimmermann, Ali Stephens, and Karlie Kloss - all did just that and brought some real-life emotions to the otherwise stiff clothes. So is folding arms a new catwalking trend? I guess we'll have to wait and see . . .

To see more attitude on the Karl Lagerfeld catwalk, read more

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