Le Smoking — The Ultimate Jacket and Why You Need One


Updated 10/21/11 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

History of Le Smoking Jacket

A girl wouldn't think twice about topping off her look with a chic blazer today, but it was a different story back in 1966 when Yves Saint Laurent introduced the now iconic le smoking jacket to the fashion world. At first, editors and buyers didn't react well to Saint Laurent's collection; New York Times critic Gloria Emerson described his collection as "lumpy" and "outdated" and said Saint Read more

Tux Luxe For Less — The Best Menswear Inspired Pieces For Under $200


Updated 10/05/11 2:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tuxedo Fashion Trend Fall 2011

There's nothing sexier than a woman dressed up like a man — done right, of course. This season's trend calls on that very notion with designers like Yves Saint Laurent, Phillip Lim, and Michael Kors showing off their renditions on sexy menswear for Fall. In our stylish dreams, we'd be able to afford it all but not so much in real life. Luckily, fashion doesn't discriminate. We found ten tuxedo Read more

Style 101: Wear a Tuxedo Jacket Like Kate Moss


Updated 06/22/11 1:38 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kate Moss Wears Tuxedo Jackets 2011-06-22 10:17:34

If you want a lesson in how to get the most out of your tuxedo jacket, just look at Kate Moss. She's worn the chic little style with almost everything, from leather dresses to striped pants to shorts. If you weren't sure of the tuxedo jacket's versatility, just take a look at how one of the world's greatest supermodels styles hers. A tuxedo jacket is a great investment, it takes you from day to Read more

{trend to love} Tux Jackets . . .


Updated 03/21/11 3:36 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

{trend to love} Tux Jackets . . .

We love our tuxedo jackets, and so does OnSugar blogger shut up, i love that shirt on you. Check out her favorite choices for Spring — we especially love her wallet-friendly options from Zara! There's just something so undeniably sexy about a woman in a tuxedo jacket. Also known as Le Smoking, the tux jacket has the power to add instant cool and the right touch of structure to an array of Read more

2011 Fall New York Fashion Week Roundup: The 15 Most Chic and Wearable Trends From the Runway


Updated 08/26/11 10:53 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

2011 Fall New York Fashion Week Roundup: Top 15 Trends 2011-02-18 13:34:52

We've seen the collections, picked up the trends, and now it's time to decide just what we'll be wearing from the runways. There were major themes — layering, minimalism, and modern tribal among them — but how do those big ideas apply to you? We've sifted through all the looks, and here are our top 15 most chic and wearable trends coming from New York Fashion Week. Read more

Olivia Palermo Gives Nautical Stripes a Cocktail-Chic Makeover


Updated 05/24/12 9:28 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Olivia Palermo White Tuxedo Jacket NYC

Memorial Day cocktail party in your weekend plans? Olivia Palermo gave summery stripes a sophisticated spin just in time for your seasonal party schedule while celebrating Fabergé's NYC store opening last night. We love that she played it casually chic, adding evening shorts and a white tuxedo blazer to her basic tee. As always, Olivia perfected her style with attention to detail — her Read more

Watch Yves Saint Laurent's Leather-Filled Fall 2012 Collection!


Updated 03/06/12 6:15 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2012 Runway

This may be designer Stefano Pilati's last season with Yves Saint Laurent, but the designer sure didn't disappoint. His Fall collection was edgy and dark, with leather gracing everything from tuxedo lapels, to tops, to trousers — which Stefano teamed with luxe fur trim, large prints, and cinched waists. Ladylike silhouettes like pencil skirts and shift dresses were made out of chain mail, Read more

Dsquared2 Fall 2012


Updated 02/27/12 3:18 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Dsquared2 Runway Fall 2012

Dean and Dan Caten took it back to senior year of high school for their DSquared2 Fall 2012 collection. The '60s-inspired collection came complete with retro teased hair, cigarettes, and even a gym floor catwalk. "We love telling a story," said the designing duo, when describing the elaborate set. "You get where we're coming from." The collection featured wearable pieces for every personality Read more

Emilio Pucci Fall 2012


Updated 02/26/12 2:23 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Emilio Pucci Runway Fall 2012

Peter Dundas showed off his signature sex appeal for Emilio Pucci's Fall 2012, crafting a decadent line in fur, sheer, and rich leather detail. It was a little like sensory overload at Pucci — that's not to say that it wasn't all done with perfect precision — there was just a lot to take in. When Dundas isn't honing his craft on ultrasexy evening wear — full-length, figure-flaunting gowns Read more

ICB by Prabal Gurung Fall 2012


Updated 02/15/12 11:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

ICB by Prabal Gurung Runway Fall 2012

Prabal Gurung took the designing reins for International Concept Brand (ICB) this season, and we got to soak up the colorful benefits by way of the designer's digital fashion show presentation. The verdict? It's a cool blend of bold kaleidoscope-print dresses, tough-girl moto jackets, tuxedo-style blazers, ombré lace shirtdresses, and ultra-cool accessories. Translation: we want it all. Prabal's Read more