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On Our Radar: Costume Institute Database Goes Online

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:00:22 -0700

The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a must-see stop in NYC. It features over 30,000 costumes and accessories from around the world. Don't plan on visiting the Big Apple anytime soon? No worries. Thanks to the Met, we can now view the Costume Institute from the comfort of our own homes at www.metmuseum.org.

The online database, which will be constantly updated, allows the public to view collections from the likes of Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, and Salvatore Ferragamo to name a few. From Europe to Africa, this exhibit has it all. Check it out.

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On Our Radar: Be a Blogger at the Met

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:00:22 -0800

Ever gone to a museum and caught yourself being rude because you were talking to your museum buddy too much while perusing? Fear no more. The Metropolitan Museum of Art wants to know what you think about their latest Costume Institute exhibition and they want you to share it with the whole world. They have embraced the enthralling world we know as blogging with blog.mode: addressing fashion where you can comment live from the eight computers set up in the galleries. Then, the rest of us can hear what you had to say about a black jersey Commes de Garcon dress from the debut collection of 1983 or a pair of Damien Hirst-designed polka dot ankle boots by Manolo Blahnik. If you're in NYC, be sure to check out the exhibit - which runs through April 13 - and blog all about it!

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."

To see which celebrities, designers, and models paired up for the upcoming fashion festivities, read more

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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The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Renee Zellweger

FabSugar — Mon, 07 May 2007 23:22:03 -0700

Wow - call me crazy, but the red carpet fashions at The Met's Costume Institute Gala are turning out to be almost as fun as the Oscars. I love the color of Renee's dress here. It looks gorgeous with her pale skin and blue eyes and although I think she could have used some bling, I am pretty much loving this look. What do you think?

Vote on all the Costume Institue Gala fashions here

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Designer Spotlight: Caroline Hedeya

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:22 -0800

This is a story about two girls, Caroline and Donna, who were destined to become stylish bosom buddies. Before they met at F.I.T., the two led parallel lives hoping to become fashion designers one day. Shortly after graduating, Caroline and Donna combined their quirky ideas to create Caroline Hedaya, a genesis of Caroline's graceful touches with Donna's architectural aesthetic. For Spring '10, the duo supply us with a girlie gambit of crisp skirts, cropped lace tops, modern vintage frocks, and polka-dot prints made in cream and navy hues. I don't know which I love more: the simple cinched camisole dress or the white cut-out wonder . . .

Here's a fun fact: At the age of 4, Caroline used to get phone calls from her teacher telling her mom that her outfits were too extravagant for school. Luckily, her mother refused to pacify her daughter's eccentric ways - too cute!

To see more from their Spring collection, read more.

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Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugar — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:27:22 -0800

We talked to Taylor Jacobson of Rachel Zoe Project fame, see what the sassy platinum blondie had to say.
What do you think of my November most wanted?
It's been a while since we did a celeb handbag quiz - enjoy!
We picked out some cool clothing items for Beyonce.
Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy are our latest power couple, so fun.
Enter to win Rebecca Minkoff's cute black Morning After Mini Bag.
Browse these gift guides for Kid Bro and Lil Sis.
Master this week's The City and Gossip Girl fashion quizzes - and get Serena's slick black and blue getup.
We met awesome, and handsome, jeweler Alexis Bittar, check out our exclusive interview!
Carrie Underwood changed 10 times at the CMA Awards - which was your favorite?
Pictures of Nicole Richie's clothing line Winter Kate have been revealed - Vanessa Traina bonus!
What do you think of Victoria's Secret's 10 model finalists?
What a fashion metamorphosis: go Rihanna!

The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Anna Wintour

FabSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 14:48:17 -0700

We saved one of the best for last - the belle of the ball so to speak. Now, this event is one of the most important of the year for the fashion cognoscenti - as you can see from all of our polls! Leave it to Anna to wear one of the most dramatic pieces of the evening. While it looks a bit like fashion armor, if I were Anna this would be my choice too. Bold, provocative, and friggin' fashion forward. What do you think?

Vote on all the Costume Institute Gala fashions here!

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The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Kate Moss

FabSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 14:33:50 -0700

I have to say I'm a bit disappointed in Kate's choice for the gala. I think she may be wearing a creation from her Topshop collection, which would be cool but this dress just falls flat. Plus, she looks a bit tired - maybe too much Topshop action for this model star? Those art deco diamond earrings are killer though. What do you think?

Vote on all the Costume Institute Gala fashions here!

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The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Camilla Belle

FabSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 14:31:55 -0700

Ooh! Camilla looks like a sultry super hero no? While one is supposed to bring on the drama for this event, I think this beauty delivered just the right amount of it in this glittering Jean Paul Gaultier. I also love her glam updo. What do you think?

Vote on all the Costume Institute Gala fashions here!

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The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Eva Mendes

FabSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 14:30:39 -0700

I like Eva's dress, but next to some of the other more theatrical gowns at the gala, it looks rather simple and tame. I think this would have worked for a movie premiere, but for a gala, it's a little too 80s cocktail party. Her hair and earrings are the high notes. Do you agree?

Vote on all the Costume Institute Gala fashions here!

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