FabSugar

Best of 2008: Fabulous Fashion Week Shows

FabSugar — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:30:08 -0800

2008 spawned a tremendous flurry of fabulous Fashion Week shows. Let's see, there were New York Fall and Spring shows, Milan Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and LA Fashion Week. Oh, and don't forget all of the ravishing Resort and Pre-Fall collections. Some of my faves were Proenza Schouler's Fall line, Alexander Wang's Spring offerings, and Balmain's Spring collection in Paris. All different, all divine. Which were your favorites? Jog your memory, and check out all of our 2008 Fashion Week coverage.

To see the rest of our Fashion Week coverage, read more

Source and Source

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Hanii Y, Sleepwalker

FabSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:00:22 -0700

Amid the Oscars and Ralphs, there is always new blood debuting at New York Fashion Week. I was already familiar with the house of Hanii Y, and was curious what the designer's first official presentation would entail. I also had the chance to meet the designer Hanii Yoon - who is half of the other design house Y & Kei, where she designs with her husband. It's a little confusing, but her vintage-inspired, crisp clothes aren't. They are sharply cut, colorful, and above all, unique. And you have to hear about her inspiration for her "Sleepwalking Park" collection - it's really interesting stuff . . .

This is your first time showing at New York Fashion Week. What made you decide to finally present?

When I studied in San Francisco (at FIDM) it was my dream. Donna Karan inspired me to become a big New York designer.

What is your inspiration for Spring?

Sleepwalking. I experienced the "White Nights" in Copenhagen, when the days and nights are bright - it's always day. When I experienced this it was like a dream and day and night blended together. That whole experience made me feel like I was sleepwalking the whole time. The blurring of colors and images, I mixed bright colors with monochromatic colors, masculine with feminine, hard and soft, the varying points are all put together. These (the white pillars in the pictures) are sort of like the trees. We created a white world out of this white night inspiration. This dream-like park, or forest, started with nature. It's fantastical, but also artificial.

To read on and to see more of the clothes, read more.

What kind of materials and fabric did you work with?

I loved working with leather this season, and also the organza. I really liked pairing these hard and soft elements together. It was very interesting for me.

Who do you envision wearing your clothes?

Someone who's confident. Someone who works during the day but at night she lets loose and enjoys being a woman. She captures both worlds. She wants to have it all.

What was your greatest challenge?

I just moved from Korea to New York permanently. And I was settling in and getting my bearings while trying to put together my first presentation for New York Fashion Week. But I'm really appreciative because I feel like it was a great learning experience and made me stronger.

View 10 Photos ›

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Crop It, Slice It

FabSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:00:22 -0700

Some of you mind overexposure on the runway and some of you don't. I can live with that. But if you start working on those abs now, by Springtime you can honor clothes that are cropped and sliced. I think crop tops can be adorable - when worn with a high waisted skirt or slouchy trousers - but you really have to have a smokin' bod. For those on the fence, a sliced or cut out top or dress is an alternative. If you want it all, Rodarte delivered a bandeau underneath a web of cut out knits.
Source

View Slideshow ›

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Throw On Jackets

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:00:22 -0700

So maybe Harem and pajama pants aren't your cup of Chai. I'm sure a throw on jacket will appease your fashion taste buds. Blazers and tuxedo jackets have been in vogue for a while now, so I was excited to see variations on motorcycle jackets, cardigans, short-sleeve trenches and more. I especially perked up for floor-grazing cardigans and ruffled jackets. But this Yigal Azrouel sporty jacket is a vision; I love how the collar flapped in the runway wind just so.
Source

View Slideshow ›

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Christian Siriano

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:00:22 -0700

While this season's winner is still to be determined, Project Runway alumnus Christian Siriano has since moved on to show his debut collection at New York Fashion Week. Simply put, Siriano did not disappoint. The boy genius pulled out all the stops turning his gift of ruffling, tufting, and ruching into a romantically hip collection.White cotton blouses were embellished with ornate sleeves while neon colors splashed off hues of gray. Thanks to Siriano's ornate folding technique, stiff organza magically turned into elaborate dresses and structured sheer blouses. I especially fancied the ankle skimming pants and liquid silk tops. In the words of Heidi Klum, “Not too many from the show actually pull off a Fashion Week show, and he did.”

To see more from the Christian Siriano's Spring/Summer collection, read more.

View 10 Photos ›

Source

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: The New Pant

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:00:22 -0700

The item of clothing to put under the microscope from the Spring New York collections is the pants. Pant play has been creeping up on us - from Louis Vuitton's cropped and tailored trousers to Nina Ricci's silky pajama pants - but no item of clothing was rejiggered more than the pant. While Harem pants and slinky trousers have dramatic flair and seem to float down the runway, the real life wear is questionable. Case in point: Ralph Lauren's gold beaded pants. They are beautiful, no doubt, but would you wear these? I love sparkle and shine, and pants, so maybe I just need to warm up to the new notion.
Source

View Slideshow ›

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Narciso Rodriguez

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:00:22 -0700

Sometimes a designer's inspiration is crystal clear. For Spring, Mr. Rodriguez was inspired by Japan, and all its Ninja glory. A palette comprised of black, white, red and green made for bold, graphic pieces. Sharp cuts, banded dresses and colorblocking added to the intensity. Mind you, this man paid homage to the bandage dress before the house of Herve Leger was resurrected. So, he knows his stuff. And his stuff was strong, sexy and oh so Narciso. Long time fan, Claire Danes, sitting front row, would look stellar in any of the graphic garb. Though the ninja star print was a bit too kitschy, the separates and cocktail dresses will survive future seasons.

To see more from Narciso, read more

View 10 Photos ›

If you're a Narciso fan, be sure to watch the runway video

Source and Source

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Marchesa

FabSugar — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:54:04 -0700

For us red carpet junkies, ahem, Marchesa is always a pleasure. The gorgeous herself Georgina Chapman churned out an opulent collection of both party frocks and dramatic gowns. With sometime Indian undertones via gold embellishments and embroidery, opulent frills, dramatic ruffles and origami folds provided glorious eye candy. A lace LBD was perfection for attendee PYT Amanda Bynes, while I'm sure the gilded gold draped gown made Rachel Zoe "die." The season's belt, the obi, even made an appearance on a sexy little black number. Exquisite.

To see the Marchesa Spring collection, read more

View 10 Photos ›

Source

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Rebecca Taylor

FabSugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:11:22 -0700

What I enjoy about New York Fashion Week is directional designers, like Marc Jacobs and Phillip Lim, mixed with simply pretty, wearable designers like Rebecca Taylor. Rebecca incorporated some of the Spring trends we're seeing - laid back pants, layering and sparkles - but she also went in a hip hippie direction that was very desirable. I quite fancy the muted animal prints, the ruffled jackets, wearable jodhpurs (they're back!) and wildflower prints. Not to mention her bedazzled handbags and safari-ready perforated boots. The Indian block print got old pretty fast, and let's please ditch the hippie headbands already, but really, I want it all.

To see more, more, more from Rebecca Taylor, read more

View 10 Photos ›

Source

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Marc by Marc Jacobs

FabSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:00:08 -0700

Marc by Marc Jacobs's Spring girl is simultaneously sporty, quirky, and girlie. For his younger line, the designer sent youthful models with lots of layers down the catwalk. When I say layers, I'm talking layered clothing and layered accessories. Belts, belt bags, and necklaces were all piled on top of one another for a funky, mumbo-jumbo effect. 'Tis Marc, after all.

As for the clothing, cuffed cargos, paperbag khakis, tiered floral dresses, linen rompers, and boyfriend blazers made appearances. Loose cuffed shorts and fun-colored scarves were also a big part of the line. Along with some of the more seasoned models like Irina Kulikova and Karlie Kloss, there was Cato van Ee from Model.Live. Not a bad gig to score, right? Realistically speaking, one wouldn't wear the Marc by Marc Jacobs looks as they're styled on the runway, but if taken apart, many pieces are functional and stylish.

For lots more Marc, read more.

View 10 Photos ›

To see the full collection, visit Elle.com and check out the runway video!
Source