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A Few Fab Words With Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Winner Wayne D. Lee of WAYNE

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:00:22 -0800

You will find clothes that encompass her personal background in Wayne D. Lee of WAYNE's clothes. The Vietnamese-born designer and Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner comes from a long line of tailors and believes that fashion is in her blood. I'm with you sister. Well, the fashion in the blood part. I do not come from a lineage of tailors, but I do want to hear what Wayne has to say. If you do too, a few Fab words . . .

What kind of girl do you design for?

I design for girls who have their own independent style and personality, someone who's also adventurous and not afraid to take risks.

What are your favorite fabrics to work with? The toughest fabrics to work with?

Fave Fabrics: wools and cottons. Toughest: silks.

What's your next trip destination?

Vietnam.

To learn more about Wayne and to see more of her clothes, read more

What's the biggest lesson you've learned in the last year?

Endurance and patience.

What's in store for Fall '08?

'40s menswear and aviator uniform inspired clothing with a modern edge: chic blazer suits, stylish herringbone coats with leather, elegant somewhat loose-fitting dresses with unique details, boyfriend sweaters.

What's the best part of being an Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner?

The best part is the recognition which comes with the prize. Being a winner has tremendously made the WAYNE label stand out among the fashion crowd and potential buyers.

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Fab Flash: 2008 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Winners Announced

FabSugar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:00:22 -0800

Six women's designers have been named Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winners, joining an illustrious group of past honorees which includes Zac Posen, Proenza Schouler, and Derek Lam. The new recipients, who are each given a $25,000 grant to help showcase their Fall 2008 collections at New York Fashion Week in February, are Alexander Wang, Elise Overland, Lyell by Emma Fletcher, Reyes by José Ramón Reyes, and Wayne by Wayne D. Lee in the women's design category, as well as Subversive Jewelry by Justin Giunta in the accessories design category. Congratulations to all, and I look forward to seeing what the grant helps produce!

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Designer Spotlight: Wayne

FabSugar — Mon, 21 May 2007 08:55:55 -0700

Since we are in the midst of a dress frenzy, this designer has dresses figured out. Oh, and this designer is actually a girl named Wayne. Even though she's got a masculine name, her frocks are flowing and free, with a touch of tomboy. The blousy dresses and silky rompers are designed to disguise curves and show off perfect, or near-perfect, stems.

With a palette of black, white and a splash of color here and there, Wayne declares her clothes are "for the girls who believe in dressing effortlessly and elegantly at the same time." What a lovely fashion concept for a designer whose original aspiration was a career in medicine. Oh, and added bonus: pockets in every dress. Now that is the idea of a smarty pants if I ever saw one.

Prices range from $400-$700 and can be purchased at Barneys.

To see more of Wayne's world, read more

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Back to Cool: A Different World

FabSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:50:22 -0700

The plot description for A Different World is, "A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college." Woah, heavy. But the tagline is, "Big laughs on campus." That's more like it. Maybe I was too young to pick up on the struggles, I just remember a group of young'uns making college look like a cool place comprised of interesting characters and funky wardrobes. I mean Dwayne Wayne's flip-up glasses? I totally forgot Marisa Tomei was on the show - I was too mesmerized by Lisa Bonet's great looks. It might have had after-school-special lessons, but it had mad style. It's a different world, from where you come from!

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award Nominees Announced!

FabSugar — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:00:22 -0700

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund top-10 nominees have been announced and it's filled with major talent. The wide range of genius includes eco-conscious creators, Monique Pean and Alabama Chanin's Natalie Chanin, edgy designers Flora Gill and Alexa Adams of Ohne Titel, and even men's footwear extraordinaire, George Esquivel for Esquivel Shoes - stiff competition! The chosen one and two runners-up will be announced at the annual gala on Nov. 16. The prize? Cash and mentoring from the industry's crème de la crème.

(L-R: Ohne Titel, Alabama Chanin, and Sophie Theallet)

To see who else made the cut, read more.

Gary Graham
Patrik Ervell
Simon Spurr, of Spurr
Sophie Theallet
Waris Ahluwalia, of House of Waris
Wayne Lee, of Wayne

Trend Alert: Bohemian Rhapsody

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Most of the time we encourage you to take different trend pieces and make an outfit your own. To mix and match. The anti-head-to-toe look. But there's a reason it's called a rhapsody. Bohemian style is poetic and a true bohemian rocks the theme utterly, completely. If this isn't you, don't trip. There is enough to go around. Attempt the rhapsody lightly or consume it deeply. Party on Wayne.

Fall Glimpse: Party Hose

FabSugar — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:00:22 -0700

I hope you wore out your black tights last Winter because party hose will soon put them to shame. Designers continue to play with hosiery and the Fall offerings will be anything but boring black. Don't get me wrong - a black tight is classic - but think about a textured black (Chanel, left, drool), a flowered jewel tone, an artsy statement, or the '80s fave: pantyhose. I'm pretty excited to revamp my hosiery drawer; I'm over black tights. Party on, Wayne.

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(L-R: Chloe, Paul Smith, Anna Sui, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, John Galliano)

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Fab Flash: Macy's Goes 24 Hours

FabSugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:57:10 -0800

Shoppers, if you're in the New York metropolitan area, start your engines! Beginning Friday, December 21 at 7 a.m., eight Macy's stores will be open around the clock until Christmas Eve at 6 pm: the Herald Square flagship, Kings Plaza in Brooklyn, Cross County in Yonkers, Staten Island, Roosevelt Field in Long Island, Jersey City, the Queens Center Mall unit, and Macy's Willowbrook in Wayne, NJ. Sounds perfect for all you last-minute scramblers!

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Elizabeth and James Sequined Sweatshirt - $465.00	Converse Chuck Taylor® Sequined Sneaker (Women) - $81.95
Double-Breasted Knit Jacket - $49.00	High Sierra® Swerve Scroll Backpack - $80.00
Silence & Noise High Waisted Harem Pant - $58.00	Get The Look Sweater - $46.50
Double Hoop Texture Earrings - $3.80	Berek Fringe Suede Jacket - $325.00
Three Strand Gold Necklace - $29.00	Deena & Ozzy Studded Tam - $34.00
Proenza Schouler - $310.00

Anna Sui Folk Garden Scarf Print Long Sleeve Blouse - $275.00	Sequin Black & Gold Beaded Woven Bracelet - $138.00
INC International Concepts ® Crinkled Dip-Dyed Skirt - $69.00	Alexander McQueen Large embellished stud belt - $630.00
Steve Madden - Frinngee (Brown Suede) - $99.90	Free People Campfire Sweater - $88.00
Flight Pattern Silk Scarf - $28.00	Bohemian Rings - $16.00
Quotation: Antik Batik Women's "Nancy" Beaded 3/4 Sleeve Blouse - $143.20	Free People Bulgarian Sweater Top - $128.00
Happy Hobo - $695.00	Catherine Malandrino Shift Dress - $595.00
Roberto Cavalli Mixed Print Cocktail Dress - $1,755.00