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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.

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Guess Who Designed this Dress

FabSugarUK — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:00:19 -0800

It's nearly been a week since the end of Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2008, but can you remember who designed this dress?

Fab Face: Amanda Laine

FabSugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:00:22 -0800

I've been waiting for months to hear who the winner of V Magazine's V A Model! search is, and that day has come - it's Amanda Laine.

That name may not mean much to you now, but it will in the near future. The 16-year-old Canadian has wasted no time delving right into the industry. She's signed a three-year contract with Supreme Management and already walked the European Fall shows: Prada and Marni in Milan and Balenciaga and Givenchy in Paris. Not bad for a newcomer. An easy way to spot her is to look out for those thick, dark eyebrows. Welcome to the fashion circus, Amanda!

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Celebrity Style: Mischa Barton

FabSugar — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:00:22 -0800

It makes me so happy to see Mischa Barton dressing Fab again. At Paris Fashion Week, the actress partied at Lou Doillon's party for Lee Cooper in a feminine purple, off-shoulder dress. Her pink satin Stella McCartney pumps add to the girlie vibe and provide some overall fanciness.

Whitley Megan Shirred Dress in Purple - $198.00	Skinny lizard belt - $24.50
Nine West - Luxious (Pink Satin) - $93.00	Metal Bangle Set - $6.80
ASOS Oversized Snake Soft Clutch - $32.45

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Le Smoking at Hermès Fall 2008: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:22 -0800

Naughty Natasha Poly. Or shall I say naughty Jean Paul Gaultier for having his model smoke on the Hermès runway! I'm not so intrigued by the clothes, but I am drawn in by what's happening all around. I certainly don't condone smoking, but it works with the mature collection. And the Persian rug-covered catwalk takes me to an exotic place, far, far away. Though I wouldn't realistically wear this look, I dig the combination of the rug, cigarette, and belted coat. Do you?

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Fab Blab: Kanye West Defends Balenciaga

FabSugarUK — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:30:14 -0800

Kanye West and his wife Alexis had a busy old time in Paris last week as they attended an impressive amount of shows, however, it seems there's one show that even Kanye can't blag his way in to; Balenciaga. The notoriously strict guest list did not allow for the US rapper but he doesn’t mind.

“I totally love and respect any designer that won't let me come 2 there show... it's their show... they don't owe me anything... Balenciaga is one of the illest lines right now and I don't feel any type of way about not getting in!”

Maybe Kanye is mellowing out in his old age. He also admits that fashion is his first love, are we expecting a collection from him soon?
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Mischa and Milla Do Fashion Week 80s Style

Molly — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:30:34 -0800

Mischa Barton and Milla Jovovich mugged for the camera at the Lou Doillon Party for Lee Cooper in Paris yesterday before hitting up the Miu Miu show today as part of Paris Fashion Week. Don't both girls look 80s-tastic with their off-the-shoulder and brightly colored outfits? And doesn't Mischa just look thrilled to be there? Smile! Milla may be partying it up fashion-style overseas but back in the states it was a big weekend - her Jovovich-Hawk line for Target officially hit stores.

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Paris Fashion Week, Fall 2008: Chloe

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:00:22 -0800

After two seasons of bringing his own point of view to the house of Chloe, Paolo Melim Andersson delved back into the archives. Back to the floral-printed chiffon dresses when Karl Lagerfeld designed for the house in the '70s, and back to the floaty embroidery of Phoebe Philo earlier this decade.

Amidst a sea of navy, tufts of fur, sheer tunics, blazers, and riveted halter dresses were punctuated with ivory, teal, violet, and royal blue. Spats covered pointy heels, and embellishment was omnipresent. I like this collection and its femininity, but somehow I can't help feeling like Paolo took one step forward and two steps back.

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Who Wore It Better? Black Ruched Fendi Dress

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:00:22 -0800

Paris Fashion Week has come to an end (tear). Jessica Alba attended Fendi's fashion show in the same black ruched dress that Eva Mendes wore back in January. Eva went bare legged while Jessica wore tights. Whose version is better?
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Freaky or Fabulous? Mariacarla Boscono Gone Goth

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:00:22 -0800

Freaky or fabulous, that is the question my Fabbies . . .

The raven-haired model, Mariacarla Boscono, attended a Givenchy dinner at Paris Fashion Week in a polarizing, gothic-inspired outfit by the designer. Her overly layered necklaces make Nicole Kidman's L'Wren Scott diamond Oscars necklace look understated. It's layering on crack, but I think it's beyond fabulous. What about you - freaky or fabulous?

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