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After Just Two Collections, Giles Deacon Leaves Ungaro

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:36:19 PDT

After just two collections, WWD has reported today that Emanuel Ungaro and Giles Deacon have “mutually decided” to end their collaboration. The brand has gone through numerous creative directors since the founder retired in 2004; Giles Deacon was the sixth designer to design for the brand. The Spring '12 collection, set to show during Paris Fashion Week, was apparently not designed by Deacon and instead is said to, "reflect the work of the design team." More details to come, but, for now, check out Deacon's past collections for Ungaro in the slideshow.

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:00:05 PDT

Vogue's November issue, featuring Lara Stone and Marc Jacobs - Vogue UK
American Apparel saved from bankruptcy - The Cut
Fresh and floral debut for Ungaro's Giles Deacon - People
You ready B? Fashion inspiration from Bonnie and Clyde - Nylon
Front row at Giambattista Valli Spring 2011 - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Street style roundup - College Fashion
Look of the day: Keira Knightley - Stylelist
Backstage snaps from Paris Fashion Week part two: Karlie Kloss playing air guitar at Jean Paul Gaultier, and more - Fashionologie
Valentino is now parodying itself - Purse Blog
Take a sartorial '60s pilgrimage with Roger Vivier's Scoubidou clutch - Vogue Daily

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:00:05 PDT

Carine Roitfeld thinks French Vogue is too censored - The Cut
Claudia Schiffer's new fashion line: a luxury cashmere collection - People
Giles Deacon reveals his big plans for Ungaro - Vogue UK
Style.com's reality love show - Racked
Women Empowering Women Symposium: Kristin Davis in Prada - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Prelude to Paris: what we've learned along the way - Vogue Daily
29 amazing arrivals at NYC's top shops - Refinery29
Piece we're coveting: cropped red jacket - Lucky
Bags of steel: the new tough chic - Bag Snob
DIY design: how to add embellishment to your garments - Stylelist
First look: No. 6 + Baggu - Teen Vogue

Giles Deacon Takes Over the Ungaro Throne

FabSugar — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:08:24 PDT

After a tumultuous 2009 with the whole Esteban Cortazar and Lindsay Lohan drama, Ungaro is ready for a fresh start with the announcement of its newest creative director: Giles Deacon. The artsy British designer, who will continue to produce his namesake line, is set to show his first collection for the Paris fashion house in September. "I obviously don’t want to infringe upon my own line, but I like things that are very feminine, lots of color, great prints, great quality, some unusual cuts. All of those things that I like in the world of fashion design I'm going to bring to what I feel is appropriate for the Ungaro woman," Deacon said. Excited? We are, too. Take a look at some of Giles Deacon's past pieces that evoke Ungaro aura.

Who Should Take Over the House of Ungaro?

FabSugar — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:00:22 PDT

Update: JC Report confirmed Giles Deacon as the new creative director. Cool, can't wait to see what he does.

We've experienced the best and worst at Ungaro, including celebrity designer Lindsay Lohan being let go. Now the house is looking for the perfect replacement for Lohan and tandem designer Estrella Archs. There are rumors swirling about Giles Deacon possibly taking over the creative director reins after he was spotted having lunch with owner Asim Abdullah. The fate of Ungaro remains to be seen, but I'm curious: who do you think should take over? An established designer? Perhaps a fashion-loving celebrity? Vote below!

It's Official: Lindsay Lohan Out at Ungaro

FabSugar — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:15:22 PST

It was a media doozy last year when fashion darling Esteban Cortezar left Ungaro, and the house hired Lindsay Lohan as its "artistic advisor." Now, one questionable Spring collection later, the celebrity designer has confirmed she is no longer with the fashion house. When asked why she wasn't present at Ungaro's Fall '10 runway show this week, Lohan responded, “Because I don’t work for them anymore. There's legal things going on; I can’t really discuss it." Ungaro owner Asim Abdullah also commented stating, "She's not involved in this [Fall '10] collection." Looks like it's the end of the road for Lohan and Ungaro - are you surprised?

The Best and Worst of Ungaro

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:00:00 PST

It was a tumultuous year for the house of Ungaro. It started off strong with wunderkind Esteban Cortazar as its creative director. The designer left nothing to the imagination during his tenure at Ungaro, creating hit after hit. Sadly, things headed south when the house decided to enlist Lindsay Lohan as its artistic advisor. Consequently, and with much drama, Esteban resigned from his post and left Ungaro at the mercy of Lohan and chief designer Estrella Archs. The rest is fashion history. Take a walk with me through the best and worst of Ungaro . . .

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Emanuel Ungaro Calls Lindsay's Collab a Disaster

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:30:22 PST

You weren't the only one hating Lindsay Lohan and Estrella Arch's heart pasties: Emanuel Ungaro despised them, too. The designer, who parted ways with his namesake label back in 2005, has kept mum about the collaboration - until now. In a recent press conference, Ungaro stated, "Lindsay Lohan's collaboration was a disaster. I am furious but I can't do anything about it."

Ungaro continues, stating that the Paris fashion house "is in the process of losing its soul. That happens to a lot of designers. We were the creators and patrons, responsible for the creation and destiny of our houses. But when we gave up our houses, we gave up our souls," said the designer. Sad.

Lindsay Lohan Takes the Reins at Ungaro

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:02:10 PDT

Wow, the rumors were true. Promptly following Esteban Cortazar's exit from Ungaro, the fashion house has tapped Lindsay Lohan as its artistic adviser, alongside new chief designer Estrella Archs. Apparently, Ungaro's chief executive, Mounir Moufarrige, was looking to add excitement to the brand, and no doubt hiring Lindsay has definitely caught everyone's attention. "Odds are it could work," said Moufarrige. “I think the noise level around Lindsay will be very, very big." Lohan and Archs are set to debut their first collection for Ungaro at Paris Fashion Week in October. Thoughts?

Final Verdict: Ungaro and Esteban Part Ways

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:00:00 PDT

For a second there we thought the house of Ungaro and its creative director Esteban Cortazar might patch things up. Today it has been reported that they have parted ways due to a mutual agreement. The label, owned since 2005 by high-tech entrepreneur Asim Abdullah, plans on naming a successor soon, thought there is no word yet on who that will be. Considering Ungaro's chief executive officer Mounir Moufarrige once replaced Karl Lagerfeld with a 25-year-old Stella McCartney as head designer at Chloé in 1997, it might be an unexpected choice.