Martin Margiela
Trend Alert: Graffiti Rock
Fun Fab fact: I wrote my high school senior paper on graffiti art. I was obsessed with taggers, break dancers, Beat Street, Style Wars — everything old school. I still find the roots of the hip-hop underworld to be fascinating, even if I don't dress like a boy anymore.
Friday Fab News Round Up
- Gareth Pugh to launch footwear line - WWD
- Is Martin Margiela about to resign? - Vogue UK
- Suzy Menkes chats to Peter Dundas - International Herald Tribune
- Sneak preview: Pamela Anderson's Vivienne Westwood catwalk outfit - Grazia Daily
- Dune acquires Shoe Studio Group - WWD
- Crazy shoes at Nina Ricci - The Cut
- Details about The Outnet revealed! - Drapers
- Prince Charles named world's best dressed man - The Guardian
- Kate Moss plays a teacher for Comic Relief - The Mirror
Fab Flash: Maison Martin Margiela Sees Profit Despite Economic Downturn
The struggling economy has some designers running for cover but not Maison Martin Margiela. The brand has reported a 21 percent increase in sales compared to last year, and by the looks of it the brand shows no sign of slowing down. Margiela chief executive, Giovanni Pungetti, credits the brand's success with its recent “good collections."
Celebrity Style: Jennifer Aniston
Halt the presses — Jennifer Aniston is wearing print! And doesn't it look darling on her? At the Paris premiere of Marley & Me, the actress stepped out of her comfort zone (i.e.
Trend Alert: Oatmeal Sweaters
Oatmeal sweaters used to remind me of hemp and granola, but consider me a changed woman. They have been revamped with a smashing array of cuts and textures. I love how these sweaters lend instant warmth to any ensemble.
Celebrity Style: Rachel Bilson
Among the celebs who welcomed Rogan to Barneys was the always sweet Rachel Bilson. Most ladies kept it springy and colorful, but R-Bils did her own thing. That's what we like to see here at Fab!
Celebrity Style: Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams showed up to the NYC premiere of Married Life looking sexy as ever channeling her inner Robert Palmer girl — love it! She is proof that you don't need to show a lot of skin to look h-o-t hot. If you tend to wear a lot of color, try head-to-toe black once in a while for a "wow" factor!
Modeling Takes Beauty . . . and Mad Skills
Who says models are all beauty and no brains? Okay, I can't vouch for their brains, but I can prove that they have some mad skills. Wearing what looks like a suffocating bag around your face and having to walk down a long runway takes precision.
Simply Fab: Maison Martin Margiela Convertible Beach Bag
It's a bag, no wait, it's a beach towel, wait . . .
eBay Find of the Week
Designer Martin Margiela offers his MM6-line shoppers a reusable bag when they purchase something. But it's no ordinary flimsy shopping bag; it is made of braided polypropylene, which means it won't rip. If you'd rather get a totally cool shopping bag with images from the MM6 collection, then you're in luck.
People
Instyle
Jul 03 2009
Diane Kruger
WHAT SHE WORE
A lace top worn with rolled-up shorts, platform sandals and a rugged leather bag
WHERE
The Anja Gockel show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin
WHY WE LOVE IT
Kruger made her cargo shorts front-row ready by unexpectedly pairing them with a crocheted lace top. Add contrast to your own slouchy shorts with a lace shirt with a structured silhouette.
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