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Olsenboye Available Today, Already on Clearance!

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:22 -0800

Mary-Kate and Ashley's new line, Olsenboye, dropped at JCPenney stores and jcp.com today. The prices are low to begin with, but a lot is even further on sale. Plaid shirts, casual tees, tie-dye bags, and ruffled shoes are just some pieces the twins dreamed up for their junior fans. You'll notice, the peace sign is a major motif. Shop away.

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Jet-Set Juicy Couture

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:59:17 -0800

Juicy Couture's latest destination is the airport. The bubbly brand is setting up four airport boutiques starting December. The first will be inside the American Airlines terminal at Miami International Airport. Next stop? The British Airways terminal at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport in January. Then Taiwan TaoYuan International Airport’s Terminal II in February. Lastly, the fourth shop is set for a Spring launch in the Athens Airport Duty-Free area.

"We know that our customer is traveling and she’s in the airports. Women are always wearing our tracksuits, especially to travel in. We just don’t think she’s being targeted by other retailers in these airports, so there’s a real opportunity there for us," said Ellen Rodriguez, senior vice president of global licensing and international for the brand. What do you think of Juicy's new venture?

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Sneak Peek! Isaac Mizrahi Live at QVC

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:30:22 -0800

Isaac Mizrahi is Mr. QVC these days. Isaac Mizrahi Live, which debuts Dec. 4, just released some of its multicategory goodies. Studded berets, sequin tees, toggle coats, and bright handbags, all retailing from $32 to $300, are some of the offerings. Also on the menu is tartan-printed cheesecake. You hear that, Yum?

“I love my product. I believe in my product. If I do plates, if I do bedding, which I did, if I render cookies, I do it in the same way that I think about a couture dress," Isaac said. The designer is quickly becoming the jack of all trades. "As I build my brand, I think about Martha Stewart and her very upward trajectory. She has always been a great inspiration to me." Fabulous.

To see a few Fab Isaac Mizrahi Live pieces, read more

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Steve Madden Makes Shoes and Bags For Olsenboye

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:01:40 -0800

Steve Madden collaborated on the Elizabeth and James footwear collection, so it's no surprise the brand has teamed up with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's new venture, Olsenboye. The shoe company is set to produce a collection of footwear and accessories that include suede flats, canvas sneakers, slouchy plaid handbags, and small bucket bags. Starting this Friday, Nov. 6, you can get your Olsenboye on at jcp.com and in 50 JCPennney stores. Look out for a full launch for Spring.

To see Olsenboye's suede flats, read more

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Toms Shoes Gets Luxurious

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:08 -0800

Toms Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie has been all around the world, but he's about to embark on a different, more luxurious adventure: he's launching an exclusive holiday collection at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman this week. "From a design perspective, we were trying to preserve the classic silhouette of Toms, but give an upgraded and exclusive version for the Neiman and Bergdorf customer," Mycoskie said.

Look out for high-quality fabrics like metallic linens for women and silk-tie for men. But just because they're more posh doesn't mean these styles aren't philanthropic. For every pair sold - prices range from $78 to $125 - the company will donate a new pair to a child in need.

Fab Flash: Tamara Mellon is Suing her Mother

FabSugarUK — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:24 -0700

It's been a busy week for Tamara Mellon who launched the Jimmy Choo PEP range last night and is soon to launch a collaboration with H&M. She has now added a court appearance to her diary as she takes her own Mother, Ann Yeardye to court. The shoe giant CEO is aiming to claim back £6 million in a Channel Islands courtroom for a breach of contract in the sale of Jimmy Choo to Lion Capital in 2004.

Tamara previously filed a lawsuit against Ann in Los Angeles, but this has since been dropped due to jurisdiction issues. The problems between the two occurred when a partly verbal, partly written agreement was reached over who would get what. Tamara was supposed to take stock whilst Ann took cash during the sale, but some stock (worth £4 million) apparently was misplaced with Ann and she refused to return it. Eesh, this could literally be a case of handbags and stilettos at dawn.

Prince Charles Visits Burberry HQ

FabSugarUK — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:00:25 -0700

Burberry isn't interested in the credit crunch. The British brand has continually reported a growth in sales throughout the economic downturn and Christopher Bailey, along with CEO Angela Ahrendts, has been a big factor in this. It has one of the biggest budgets for advertising and yet still made the slightly risky decision to return home during London Fashion Week to show one of the most talked about lines for Spring 2010. It's this kind of savvy business which has attracted the attention of Prince Charles who paid a visit to their new headquaters yesterday to officially open it.

The 160,000-square-foot base near the River Thames was packed with over 800 employees all eager to see the Prince who gave Burberry a royal warrant in 1990. On his visit Charles joked: “I fear I’ve caused complete and utter confusion. I’ve probably ruined your production targets for the day - I seem to spend my life doing that!” If you're wondering what's in the bag, Christopher presented him with a small gift of a gabardine walking jacket and a trademark check cashmere scarf – both made in the British Isles.

To see more images from Prince Charles' visit just keep reading.

Two New Celebrity Footwear Collections on the Horizon

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:22 -0700

On the footwear front today, the unstoppable Nicole Richie has released exclusive images of her Spring '10 House of Harlow footwear collection. The shoes, set to debut in January at My-Wardrobe.com, stay true to her bohemian aesthetic featuring chunky platforms and Navajo-inspired detailing. Prices are to be determined.

In addition, rumor has it Victoria Beckham will be adding a footwear collection to her covetable VB clothing collection. "Victoria is tired of promoting other brands. If she wears Christian Louboutin or Hermès people go and buy it. She thought, 'Why can't I do this with my own line?'", said a friend of Victoria Beckham. Of course, hottie husband David Beckham supports her new venture offering to build her a design workshop. Tell me, would you be interested?

To see more from Nicole's shoe collection, read more.

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Naomi Campbell Speaks Out About "Minority Models"

FabSugarUK — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:15:10 -0700

Naomi Campbell has long pioneered ethnic diversity on the catwalk having received a boost to her own career from Yves Saint Laurent. The British born model was part of Italian Vogue's historic issue last Summer, but this weekend she spoke out about how there is still a great “injustice” within the fashion industry.

Speaking at the 4th Annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund Front Row Fashion Show she explained, “There is a small group of people whose minds we have to change because we are living in a multicultural society.”

Naomi added, “Nelson Mandela always told me to speak my mind and the consequences will take care of themselves.” She received a fashion icon award at the event which also honoured makeup artist Sam Fine, Oprah Winfrey’s hairstylist, Andre Walker and the late Michael Jackson. Do you think that more should be done for minority models in the industry?

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Launch Olsenboye For JCPenney

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:48:58 -0700

On to the next. The rumors are true: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are launching a juniors line for JCPenney. Olsenboye makes total sense: the sisters began their retailer endeavors in the junior market - it's not to be forgotten.

The line will debut in 600 stores in February, but an innovative marketing campaign will kick off today for three days via an Olsenboye “treat truck” cruising around NYC selling clothes and giving out cupcakes, balloons and pins. The Olsen’s will be making a surprise appearance on one of the three days. As well, empty racks in 50 high-profile stores will be covered in Olsenboye samplings. Come Nov. 6, Olsenboye will be sold on jcp.com and in those 50 stores, including the Manhattan flagship, for a limited time. Updates and a teaser video can be viewed on Olsenboye.com.

The retail prices will range $20 to $50 for casual sportswear and accessories that includes denim, bottoms, tops, dresses, skirts, shorts, jackets, handbags and shoes. Super cool: it will dabble in travel-inspired mini collections, each reflecting the looks and trends of different cities.

What does Ashley say about the news: “Mary-Kate and I watch current trends and see our partnership with JCPenney as an opportunity to add something unique to the marketplace, especially in the current retail climate. Olsenboye is an extension of the Dualstar brand and we feel this collaboration complements and strengthens our business portfolio, delivering trend-based fashion at affordable prices.”

To see a couple more looks from Olsenboye, the sisters in NYC today, and the Olsebboye van, read more.

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