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Sportswear Goes Luxe

OnSugar Blog — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:58:24 PDT

This Spring, there's something seriously sexy about sportswear, and we're loving OnSugar blog Beauty and the Budget's picks for shopping the trend.

The Spring '11 trends encourage an athletic spirit, but this time we're trading the raggedy gray sweats for something a little more chic. Throw in colorblock knit skirts and leather jackets to dress up your sportswear. Think Kate Moss when channeling this mood or take inspiration from runway collections like Marni and Acne. Sure you won't be working out in these gems, but at least you'll know your bright tanks and spandex workout pants can finally be mixed into your daytime attire!

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Designer Spotlight: PH8

FabSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:50:22 PDT

Alexander Wang isn't the only one inspired by sports. Set to replace BEBESPORT Nov. 5, PH8's take on sportswear is super sexy, slouchy pieces that aren't gym exclusive. Dressed-down chic dominates PH8's (pronounced 'fate') new collection. The look is ideal for the sporty chic chick (moi!) and check out the styling here - muted gray and black tones, dressed up with sequins, and just a splash of pink - all cut to reveal some skin. Forced to pick a favorite, I'm going with these black zip pocket leggings, the perfect reason to toss your average yoga pant. Kudos to PH8 and Bebe for making sporty so sexy.

Team USA in Ralph Lauren: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:30:22 PDT

Last night after my relaxing hair cut (I love it, thanks for asking!), my pup and I cozied up on the couch and watched the Olympics opening ceremony. Did you? I multitasked and caught up on my gossip mags while watching, but I waited to see Team USA in their Ralph Lauren designed outfits.The whopping 650 American athletes looked dapper in navy blazers emblazoned with oversized Polo ponies, off-white trousers, broadcloth shirts, white twill newsboy caps and striped silk neckwear; men wore ties and the women wore scarves. The goal was to create "something simple enough for the athletes to put together, yet stylish enough to elevate us as a country," said David Lauren, the designer's son and the company's senior vice president of advertising, marketing and corporate communications.I thought the team looked Fab. However, I felt they all looked like men. Maybe the women could have worn flippy tennis-like skirts? These athletes have such amazing bodies, I would have liked them shown off better. And the newsboy hats, though adorable, were a bit distracting. I wanted to see the smiles and proud faces better. I guess we'll just have to wait and watch them in their body con swimwear and thigh exposing volleyball bootie shorts!

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Fab Flash: Another New Clothing Line for MK and Ashley!

FabSugar — Thu, 31 May 2007 14:50:22 PDT

Good news for all of you Mary-Kate and Ashley fashion fans! Now that they have the luxury market covered with The Row, Mary-Kate and Ashley have announced the launch of a new contemporary sportswear line, Elizabeth and James, coming out this Fall.

The line is named after their siblings and will include blazers, washed leather jackets, military-inspired tops, shrunken tees, oversize tees, pencil skirts, cashmere sweaters, fur jackets, and cashmere coats, all playing with a masculine/feminine theme. There will also be silk dresses and a sequined minidress inspired by one of Mary-Kate's vintage finds. The collection will be sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Intermix, with a price range of $40-$452 - making it slightly more affordable than The Row. Exciting!

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Cynthia Rowley Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:59:50 PST

Deriving inspiration from craftsmen - mechanics, cobblers, and (much more obviously) leathermen, Cynthia Rowley's own Fall craftsmanship honed in on these artists with a succinctly modern and much sportier interpretation. Save for denim on denim suiting or brilliant colored leather, there's not too much literal interpretation, but rather a cool collection of womanly, curve-conscious design married with menswear-inspired structure. We're treated to bold all-over prints washed over body-skimming sheaths, skinny pants, and even gloves. And while a tougher, boxier leather jacket lined in shearling might pinpoint Rowley's craftsmen influences, what takes shape is still definitively for the girls.

Trends: Colored leather, abstract prints, menswear.
Colors: Blue, black, maroon, orange, olive green, gray, white.
Key Piece: We love the printed pants, shearling-trimmed jacket, and deep navy leather pieces.
Accessories: Aviator shades, ankle boots, strappy platforms and socks, jeweled necklaces at the collar, feather-adorned bags, graphic printed gloves.
Who Would Wear It: Girls with an appetite for truly modern, crafty sportswear.

Runway Retrospective: Derek Lam

FabSugar — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:46 PST

Derek Lam debuted at Fashion Week in 2003, sending out a collection that would mark a new era in crisp, clean, American sportswear. He redefined the classics, crafting a cool line of looks that felt utterly modern thanks to smart tailoring and attention to detail. What remains in each reincarnation is an unmistakeably chic aesthetic - effortless, easy, and utterly wearable pieces. He loves color as much as he loves black; he experiments as much with the classics as he does with edgier designs and prints, but continues to deliver a clever mix of the slick and the feminine. Click through for a look back at the San Francisco-born designer's runways and see exactly what we mean. Then get excited for his upcoming Fall 2012 show at New York Fashion Week.

Runway Retrospective: Jason Wu

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:38:15 PST

Taipei-born designer Jason Wu has quite an eclectic background - he started out as a freelance doll clothing designer and has quickly made a name for himself with real girls in the fashion world with his luxe, super-feminine sportswear collection. Jason's easy, glamorous designs are a hit among stylish stars like Diane Kruger, Blake Lively, and Natalie Portman - not to mention First Lady Michelle Obama, whom he dressed for the inaugural ball in 2008. Each of Jason Wu's collections are impeccably crafted, blending classic haute couture techniques with a modern, sophisticated sensibility. With his Target collection launching Feb. 5, plus a New York Fashion Week show planned for Feb. 10, we thought this would be the perfect time to take a look back at Jason Wu's most memorable runway looks. Click through to see them all now, and check back for our review of his Fall 2012 collection next week!

How to Find the Right Pair of Running Shoes

Zelana Montminy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:24:53 PST

If you're looking to add running to your fitness routine in 2012, it must be time to buy new sneakers to jump-start your January. Since the shelves of colorful shoes lining the walls of your local sportswear store can be overwhelming, we talked to a running shoe specialist to get the lowdown on finding your sole mate.

To get fit for 2012, be sure to enter to win running shoes for a year from Asics!

Check Out the Complete Jason Wu For Target Collection!

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:33:33 PST

We just got our hands on the Jason Wu for Target lookbook, showing the line in its 53-piece entirety. The "gamine chic" collection, inspired by French new-wave films, drops online and in stores on Feb. 5 featuring a range of pieces reflecting girlie nuances with a fresh twist via crisp peplum tops, sweet floral-print dresses, Peter Pan collars, and pleated skirts. Striped colorblocking, sheer floaty blouses, and chic structured totes and handbags were also a focal point in the line. "I wanted the collection to have a sophisticated voice with an American sportswear spin,” said Wu. The best part? Everything is priced under $60. This is a collection we can't wait to shop. Check out the complete Jason Wu for Target lookbook in the slideshow now.

Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:22:27 PST

Citing Jane Birkin and 1960s Yves Saint Laurent as muses, Vera Wang offers up a Pre-Fall collection that's teeming with both the whimsical and the vintage - all while being totally grounded in a modern woman's aesthetic. Rife with textures and layers and dotted with full-bodied prints, Wang marries older references, like 16-button gloves, with newer purposes, like wearing those gloves as sleeves. Rich fabrications feel all the more wearable layered up from head to toe - for every wisp of a dress, she counters with ribbed knee socks, vests, and overcoats, giving us the downtown girl with a flair for Parisian polish.

Trends: Layering, gloves as sleeves, sportswear, abstract prints.
Colors: Gray, black, rich multihued prints, orange, purple.
Key Look: The soft, purple print high-low dress and cropped gray jacket.
Accessories: Gloves, knee socks, loafer pumps.
Who Would Wear It: The modern femme.