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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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Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Versace

FabSugar — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:06:12 -0700

While some criticized Frida Giannini's Gucci collection for being overly commercial, and lacking innovation, Versace managed to deliver both wearable and wowable Spring designs. Short, belted dresses are simply adorable, while powerful folds and curvature proved to work for the drama-loving vixen as well. Her palate was subdued - white, powder blue, camel, yellow, black and a gorgeous steel purple. There were plenty of goddess gowns in the mix, but Donatella also poked fun with a 3-D heart motif. The real stunner was a hand drawn and painted colorful collage print by Julie Verhoeven; Donatella likes to dip into the art world for inspiration, too. The youthful and the eternally elegant will appreciate Versace's Spring offerings.

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Freaky or Fabulous? Bruno on the Catwalk

FabSugarUK — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:00:50 -0700

On Friday during the Agatha Ruiz De La Prada at Milan Fashion Week, Sasha Baron Cohen (as his latest character Bruno) sneaked backstage and somehow managed to grace the catwalk.

The incident resulted in the subsequent arrest of Baron Cohen but what do you think of his catwalk debut; freaky or fabulous?

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Love It or Hate It? Mischa Barton's Milan Look

BellaSugarUK — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Actress and front row fashionista Mischa Barton was looking glowing at the Vanity Fair party at Milan Fashion Week. She went for a natural makeup look, with a rose coloured lip gloss, black lined eyes and peachy blush. Her skin always looks flawless but I thought she looked slightly tired in this picture. It could be the social whirl of Fashion Week, but I also think she suits fresher shades and pink near the eyes is always dangerous.

Her bouffant hair had shades of Helena Bonham Carter but I actually liked that Mischa was experimenting with candyfloss hair styles and the messy, slightly matte texture that is so on-trend right now.

What do you think of this look?

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Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Steamy Milan

FabSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:22 -0700

If London is know for its quirk then Milan is known for its steam. While some designers also specialize in tailoring (Armani, Dolce & Gabbana) and eclecticism (Marni, Prada), sex appeal oozes off almost every Milan runway. Let's just say it's in the Italian blood; even when they aren't trying to be sexy, they produce some titillating looks. Whether you're an overtly sexy lady or purely experimental, Milan is your fashion capital.

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D&G Celebrate the Golden Age With J Lo, Matthew, and More

Molly — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:00:30 -0700

The famous foursome of Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Matthew McConaughey, and Camila Alves were together again last night at the Dolce & Gabbana Golden Age party in Milan. The bash celebrated Domenico Dolce's 50th anniversary, and what better way than with a decadent soiree including all their A-List friends - the Lopez-Anthonys even arrived in a horse-drawn carriage. Elsewhere in the Fashion Week fun, Mischa Barton and Rihanna smiled on the red carpet at the Fab Five Vanity Fair Party. Rachel Zoe managed to hit up both events. but I'm guessing Sacha Baron Cohen's invitations got lost in the mail.

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Images include: Mischa Barton, Joely Richardson, Monica Bellucci, Anna Wintour, Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele, Frida Giannini, Rachel Zoe, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Eva Herzigova, Stefano Gabbana, Claudia Schiffer, Matthew McConaughey, Camilla Alves, Dita von Teese, Lily Donaldson, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Domenico Dolce

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Guess Who?

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0700

Which super shiny-haired supermodel is posing with red-lipped Eva Herzigova at the Dolce & Gabbana show?

Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Emilio Pucci

FabSugarUK — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:00:40 -0700

Spring 2009 is Matthew Williamson's final collection for Pucci before Peter Dundas takes over the creative healm. Williamson had originally been believed to be leaving to concentrate on his own label but the rumour mill suggests otherwise.

He presented the collection in Milan yesterday and it included some classic Pucci style prints (modeled by the amazing Jourdan Dunn) and plenty of bright colours.

Williamson looked to Capri, the birth place of Pucci, for inspiration for Spring 2009 creating one-pieces and glitzy dresses.

Although the line took inspiration from the heritage of Pucci, there was a distinct modernisation to the pieces which won't look out of place on his Ibiza friends. The updates came with plenty of glitter, jumpsuits and '80s style cropped jackets. Everybody was really left wondering what is next for Pucci and imagining what changes Dundas might make.

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Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Dolce & Gabbana

FabSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:22 -0700

Whatever the Dolce & Gabbana boys are doing, they should keep on doing, because they're setting the runways on fire. Maybe it's the dramatic clothes against the sleek black background, but the house's Spring collection commands attention. It's part sexy, part girlie, some forward, and all innovative. There's a lot going on, so bear with me. The first thing is the incorporation of silk pajamas in a streamlined way. Hugh Hefner would be proud! Silk pajama tops are tucked into tiny black shorts, big poufy floral skirts, and matching silk cropped trousers. Domenico and Stefano want us to change the way we look at sleepwear.On the sexy end of the spectrum, there are corset cropped tops, bustier-style skirt suits, and leg revealing shorts. For the fashion-forward, there's shoulder love; protruding shoulders are everywhere on dresses and cropped jackets. And as a grand finale, the designers sent down breathtaking gowns with rosettes cascading down from the bodice. These boys know what women want.

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:00:22 -0700

At Fashion Week in Milan, Prada was a real problem - Jezebel
The little black dress is more than just a LBD - FashionTribes
Roisin Murphy on gob-dropping clothes - Style File
Rafé New York Tracy doctor’s bag - Purse Blog
Trendspotting: Bra tops, not just for Oh Henry! heiresses - Fashionista
Rachel Zoe still has friends! - W Magazine Editors' Blog
Chanel Iman brings black back at Gucci Spring 2009 - fashionologie
Style winners and sinners - stylelist
Down under and back to the '90s: New Zealand Fashion Week - Refinery29
Designer discovery: Shonah jewelry - fashion indie
The Mademoiselle Chain: Chanel flap bag - Bag Snob

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