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Fab Ad: Marc Jacobs Fall '09

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:00:22 -0700

If you've ever wondered what models look like after partying the night away, peep at Marc Jacobs's Fall '09 campaign. The ad, shot by Juergen Teller, features Natasa Vojnovic, Ajuma Nasanyana, Kamila Filipcikova, and Olga Sherer looking glamorously tipsy wearing Marc's colorful '80s-inspired frocks. To add more emphasis to the throwback theme, the models are styled with opaque tights, teased hair, and makeup reminiscent of Madonna's heyday. It's a little kooky, a little cool - what do you think?

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Fab Ad: Pamela Anderson For Vivenne Westwood

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:00:22 -0800

Many were surprised when Vivienne Westwood announced her Spring muse, Pamela Anderson. But really, Westwood strikes me as a fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants girl so I wasn't shocked - I was curious. You may recall Pamela was a muse for photographer David LaChapelle for a while, so we've seen her in quirky fashion situations. Shot by Juergen Teller in LA, the ads are a mess of bright light, Vivenne herself, and disorientation at random spots like the laundry mat and the middle of the street. The clothes are a bit difficult to focus on, but Pamela is definitely doing her thing for the camera. I quite like the beach background shot and Pamela and Vivenne are a fun duo. Are you feeling the fun in the sun?

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Fab Ad: Daisy Lowe for Marc by Marc Jacobs

FabSugarUK — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:00:22 -0800

Back in November I told you that Daisy Lowe had been snapped up as the new face of Marc by Marc Jacobs. Well, today the first images of her campaign have been released and I think you're going to be impressed! The campaign was shot, like all of Marc's ads, by Juergen Teller and although it's not as controversial as those Victoria Beckham pictures it has turned out quite well! I like the contrast between the pale background and Daisy's dark eyes and hair. What do you think of the photo?

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Pamela Anderson for Vivienne Westwood Details Revealed

FabSugarUK — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:00:12 -0800

When Pamela Anderson attended Vivienne Westwood's Spring show in London in September with a mystery man, tongues started wagging. The rumour mill went in to over time before in November Pamela was confirmed as the face of Westwood's Spring campaign.

Today details of the campaign have been revealed. It was shot by Juergen Teller and stars not just Pamela but also Vivienne and her husband Andreas Kronthaler. The setting was Pamela's Malibu trailer and features items from all of Vivienne's clothing lines including Gold, Red, Anglomania and MAN.

The campaign will debut in February 2009 magazines across the world and will also be published as a coffee table book. I can't wait to see the images, what do you think of the collaboration?

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Fab Flash: Daisy Lowe for Marc by Marc Jacobs

FabSugarUK — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:00:19 -0800

Fab favourite Daisy Lowe has this week been revealed as the new face of Marc by Marc Jacobs. Daisy is following in the footsteps of Victoria Beckham who fronted the campaign last year, Sofia Coppola and Meg White.

Jacobs told WWD, “I think she looks adorable," and I couldn't agree more! The Spring/Summer '09 campaign will be shot by Juergen Teller. Whilst Daisy appears in the ads for the younger line, Raquel Zimmerman will front the womenswear collection.

Earlier this year Daisy appeared in ad campaigns for Agent Provocateur, Diesel, Converse All Stars and Doc Martens.

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Marc Jacobs Has Been Punk'd

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:00:22 -0700

Even if you love Marc Jacobs, you have to admit that his quirky ads, shot by photographer Juergen Teller, are just asking to be spoofed. That day has come via a website, TheNewEnthusiasm.com. Mr. Teller's Borg + McEnroe refers to the famed photog, as well as two champion tennis players, Björn Borg and John McEnroe.

Thomas Larsson and Greg Hart are the culprits who dressed up as tennis players and produced the fake ads. I knew it was safe to assume that Ashton Kutcher has nothing to do with it. The one that made me laugh the most is the man in the blond wig holding the brown MJ purse (left). Which, if any, do you think are the funniest?

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Fab Ad: Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2008

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:00:22 -0700

Does Marc Jacobs have a new obsession? First Sri Lankan songstress M.I.A. DJed his runway after party last month, and now she appeared in the ad campaign for his Marc by Marc Jacobs diffusion line, so it sure seems like it.

Her colorful, funky on-stage style complements the bold background prints and vivid colors appearing in these Juergen Teller-shot ads. Overall, do they make you smile? Or do they hurt your eyes?

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Sneak Peek: Victoria Beckham for Marc Jacobs

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:48:40 -0800

Update: We have a couple more pics so take a lookie!

When I say sneak peek, I really do mean a peek: all you can see are Posh's legs! You never know what Marc Jacobs and his favorite ad campaign photographer Juergen Teller will come up with next, but this really takes the cake. Posh is being eaten by a MJ shopping bag . . . hilarious. This is only the first image in a series, so I'm excited to see what else rounds out the bunch. Hopefully we'll see more of Mr. Blackwell's worst-dressed lady VB next time around. Are you laughing?

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Friday Fab News Round Up

FabSugarUK — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:30:38 -0700

Giorgio Armani designs for Katherine Heigl in “The Ugly Truth" - WWD
Anna Wintour is freaking out about The September Issue - Grazia Daily
Classic Yves Saint Laurent interview to be released - Vogue
Juergen Teller’s New Marc Jacobs Ads - The Cut
Anti-cellulite knickers are a sell out success - Marie Claire
Lady Gaga wears the tabloids, literally - The Sun
Crocs: a fond farewell to the much-maligned shoes - Guardian
Final Verdict: Ungaro and Esteban Part Ways - FabSugar US
Victoria Beckham in Notting Hill for ad campaign - Daily Mail

Good News Bears

FabSugar — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:30:22 -0700

Finally, some good news. If you have a subscription to WWD, you probably wake up every day to another company reporting negative profits. After months and months, it's quite the downer. True, rock-hard luxury companies like Louis Vuitton are keeping afloat, but how is everyone else doing? WWD surveyed top designers and retail executives, and the outlook was overly optimistic. If you need a pick-me-up or just want to be enlightened, check out my favorite quotes from the article.

Michael Kors: “The good news is in this crazy, terrible economy, I think people’s taste is getting better. They have to think about what they buy and they’re getting a more discerning eye because of it. There are no more shoes you can’t walk in, bags you can’t carry, dresses you can’t sit in. All of that’s finished. It’s like the beginning of Gone With the Wind, ‘This is about a time long, long ago.’ The handbag that’s so heavy I can’t lift it, the shoe I can’t get out of a car in, the dress I have to lean in - those are memories from a time that’s gone with the wind."

Karl Lagerfeld: "You have to have something very quality and fashion at the same time, and the names are the guarantee of all that. That’s why big names are important. That’s why it might be more difficult for smaller companies. Also, Chanel is beautifully run as a company. There are no debts. There’s no healthier business than Chanel."

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Marc Jacobs: “The weather is beautiful. I’m in love. I’m engaged to be married. I’m working on building a new home, and working in the studio with Steven Meisel and Madonna on the next [Louis Vuitton] campaign. Then, I have two days of shooting with Juergen [Teller]. The Met is [tonight], which I’m excited about. I’m receiving a FiFi Award. Then, we receive the International CFDA award for Louis Vuitton. So, I kind of have really great stuff on a daily basis. I can’t find anything to be unhappy about at the moment."

Fabrizio Malverdi, CEO, Givenchy: “I’m just back from the Middle East. I went to Kuwait, Bahrain, and Dubai, and it’s good to see that the atmosphere is not as depressing as in other countries. The energy is really positive. For Givenchy, we are opening new stores with the new concept we introduced a year ago [in Paris on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré]. The reaction to this new concept is really good, and we have an existing partner that wants to open stores based on it. Europe and Russia are suffering a lot, but in general, Givenchy’s women’s prêt-à-porter is going well. The sell-throughs are good. And if the customer has fun buying it, that’s the real success. We have to inject a bit of life, a bit of fun, and a bit of coolness in the market. That’s the reason why people are still buying.”

Stefano Gabbana: “First of all, we feel hypercreative, reactive, excited, and stimulated. Strangely enough, given the times, we feel good and feel the urge to experiment. I think this crisis has bought back many core values, and fashion has achieved a more human and traditional aspect, which we appreciate. Many superfluous elements have been wiped away and it’s OK if people buy less because they have too much of everything. It’s useless to have too much of everything. It’s like sitting down to a five-course meal when a plate of pasta will do just fine. This reevaluation to me is good news.”

Dries van Noten: “We just won the Fashion Institute of Technology’s 2009 Couture Council Award For Artistry of Fashion. I’m very proud of that. We opened the store in Tokyo at the end of March. It was a decision that was made at the end of October, so it’s not something most people think, ‘Oh, it was made before the crisis started.’ It’s still totally the right moment to do something like that, because it’s unexpected. Why not at this moment? It’s difficult maybe for a lot of people, but still, life continues. Shopping and buying fashion and fashion itself, are just parts of life."

Phillip Lim: “Good news - my plants in my garden are happy and about to bloom. My dog Oliver has recently learned to lay down - on command. I am more inspired, and my focus is clearer then ever! Life is good, as it’s really the simple things that I have come back to. It’s been a reawakening."

Karen Katz, president and chief executive officer, Neiman Marcus Stores: “The customer is still engaged. When we present her with the right trends, she is responding. For our storewide focus on a color, we settled on the color pink. Our customers are feminine. Pink has been perfect for her; she has definitely embraced pink. She’s also been buying anything with a feminine detail.

Diane von Furstenberg: “I think there was too much of everything, and I feel like the whole industry had to take a laxative. We just had too much s-t, and therefore there’s a cleansing thing that happens. All of a sudden it’s not so much about marketing as it is about product. We kept on saying, ‘Oh, it will sell, you know, it doesn’t matter,’ and now we’re not like that anymore. Now we’re just being much more careful."

Simon Doonan, creative director, Barneys New York: “Having been through a number of depressed periods, most notably the '70s, I find a lot of explosive creativity comes out of these periods. The punk movement in England came out of the terrible, terrible economic depression that hit England in the early '70s. A creative rage can come out of [hard times], which is an immensely productive thing and has a huge impact on fashion design and marketing.

Rachel Roy: “The good news is having the opportunity to create the secondary line [Rachel Rachel Roy] for this younger customer. It gets my mind off of designer woes and all the hardships of getting your designer clothes into specialty stores and department stores right now. It’s a fun project - it’s younger, it’s fun, it’s a bit edgy, and certain things could be a bit naughty that I can’t do in designer."

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