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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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LA Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Crispin & Basilio

FabSugar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:00:22 -0700

I want to be friends - no, best friends - with Crispin & Basilio designer Donny Barrios. I want his entire Spring '09 collection! It's effortless, feminine, and incorporates the sheer trend with utter perfection. The color palette is another reason this line has me sprung. It has just enough color (orange, teal) and just enough neutrals to balance it out. Flowy sheer blouses are girlie but they're tempered by voluminous shorts. Cropped jackets provide ease to dressy silk gowns. Long vests balance metallic mini skirts. Next Spring is going to be much happier thanks to this collection. Donny, if you're reading this, call me.

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LA Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Lauren Conrad

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:00:22 -0700

I'm sure it was a raging afterparty because it looks like our Hills heroine put on a successful Lauren Conrad Collection runway show last night. Her Spring lineup was inspired by the beauty of Spring. OK, that's sort of ambiguous - allow me to elaborate. With her usual flirty silhouettes, Lauren upped the fabrics, detailing and prints for Spring. She showed an array of solid jersey dresses, both cocktail and maxi, but there was plenty beside those usual suspects. I quite fancy the artsy floral and beige-and-white chiffon polka-dot prints. One thing about Lauren is she manages to deliver pieces that are both sexy and girlie. Sexy: The white ruched formfitting dress. Girlie: The ladylike separates.

Accessories were also highlighted adding some Spring flair. I've never been a fan of rosettes - worn here as headbands - but I am a fan of geometric bangles. Lauren came out to warm round of applause in the end, the only way from here is up.

To see lots more from the Lauren Conrad Spring collection, read more.

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:00:22 -0700

Fashion Week underway in LA - Racked
Protest thwarts Project Runway taping in LA - The Cut
Marni blue Alpaca fur - Bag Snob
Star style: Celebs get into rock 'n' roll spirit at Diesel's xXx - Catwalk Queen
Alice McCall for Topshop - Coutorture
Elettra Wiedemann's newest campaign - Fashionista
Starlets look boldly awful at Hollywood Life Style Awards - Jezebel
Shoe in - Lucky Blog
Jimmy Choo Savannah pouch bag - Purse Blog
Chic on the cheap: Our favorite luxe-for-less collections - lemondrop
CosmosGirl closes up shop - Stylelist
The inter-views of fashion: Lara Stone - Fashion Indie

LA Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Whitley Kros

FabSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:00:22 -0700

Whitley's Kros bohemian babe continues her journey through another LA Fashion Week. This time, striped tunics, easy-wear silk separates, animal prints, and the necessary Spring jumpsuit are falling out of her suitcase. Colors range from ivory to sherbet hues and vivid brights. A couple full-on exotic prints made their way onto loose blouses and skirts. Sheer also made a sexy cameo. The traveling elephant print is adorable and youthful. Layered beaded and gold jewelry adds keen styling and the funky knotted buns atop the models' heads would make Punky Brewster proud. While there are lots of messages in this collection, it is cohesive. This stylish nomad has clearly mastered the art of sophisticated mix matching.

To see more of Whitley Kros's Spring lineup, read more.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal Goes Green For Fashion Week

PopSugar — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:00:00 -0700

The past few weeks have been filled with Fashion Weeks galore, and on Thursday night Maggie helped get things started in LA, hosting the SoyJoy's Fashionably Natural show. The runways showcased designs made with organic materials like bamboo and soy, and Maggie talked a little about how she tries to keep Ramona dressed in eco-friendly ensembles. While news of Maggie and Jake's parents' supposed split hit the media this week, we're glad that Maggie still has a smile on her face and great things to say about her family.

To see more photos including Jason Wahler and Vanessa Branch, just read more.

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Images include: Krysten Ritter, Willa Holland, Jason Wahler, Katja Decker-Sadowski, Vanessa Branch, Reid Scott, Malaya Rivera Drew, Maggie Gyllenhaal

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On Our Radar: AmEx Offers VIP Access at LA Fashion Week

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:00:22 -0700

American Express card members, listen up: your card is making an appearance at LA Fashion Week and granting you major access. Visit AmericanExpress.com to buy packages that offer seats to the Spring '09 designer collections, free makeup consultations with Smashbox Cosmetics, access to insider-only benefits, styling tips from Judith Ripka jewelry, and more. Mind you, Lauren Conrad's show on Oct. 14 is still available . . .

The best part is the credit card company adds proceeds from the event package sales to the $500,000 American Express donation to the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund.

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Oscar de la Renta

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:30:08 -0700

Oscar de la Renta. Pure, defined, elegant. No matter what your personal style, one has to admire the works of art that is Oscar. And admire I did, from the balcony of the Upper East Side venue, overlooking top editors, socialites, and Jennifer Lopez. The collection kicked off with some colorblock bathing suits - that was a surprise - and eased into tie-dyed skirts, white silk crepe blouses, silk sweaters, linen pantsuits, and ruffled blouses. Almost everything was cinched with Alaia-resembling perforated leather corset belts. These pregown treats were paired-down elegance, but architectural shapes and prints were thoroughly modern. Navy, white, and yellow pieces had a nautical flair, and de la Renta's favorite print of all - ikat - was reinvented yet again. Then came the gowns, from all directions on the runway, creating a stir of decadence. A navy embroidered backless lace gown was breathtaking, Coco's white silk peplum gown with navy Harlequin embroidery was stunning, and the finale dazzler: a silver maco bead embroidered strapless gown was heaven on the catwalk.

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Be sure to check out the runway video of Oscar's latest collection.

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Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2009: La Perla

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0700

Swathes of chiffon and artful draping made for a feminine yet bold collection for La Perla, at Milan Fashion Week. Head to toe colours ranging from black to white, cream, aqua and lilac were given subtly frou frou touches with lace, ruffled hems and lots of asymmetric necklines. The hair was tousled and full, while makeup was gleaming and natural. Just click through to see all the models' looks from the shows, as well as some backstage hair and makeup pics.

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Lauren and Heidi's Teary Post-Fashion Show Reunion!

Molly — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:00:19 -0700

Lauren Conrad debuted her Spring 2009 line to a very packed house as part of LA Fashion Week last night. Lo Bosworth, Kyle Howard, and Jason Wahler were all in the front row, though it looks like Audrina Patridge didn't make it. Whitney Port is in NYC shooting her new show. The biggest story of the night, however, is what happened at the afterparty. Everyone followed LC to STK to keep celebrating, and who just so happened to unknowingly arrive for a drink? Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt. Apparently Heidi made the first move to go congratulate Lauren on the show, and the two had a talk that involved tears and hugs from both sides. Afterward, even Spencer had kind words for LC. Today, Lauren confirmed the reunion saying how nice it was of Heidi. We'll see whether this is the start of a real reconciliation between Lauren and Heidi, but for now it looks like that hinted at truce between the feuding best friends.

To see more from the night including Jason, Kyle, Holly Madison, LC, Heidi, Spencer, and others just read more.

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Images include: Frankie Delgado, Kyle Howard, Lauren Conrad, Jason Wahler, Katja Decker-Sadowski, Lo Bosworth, Holly Madison, Michelle Stafford, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt

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