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On Our Radar: Angels Costume Sale

FabSugarUK — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:16:20 -0800

If you're looking for a great costume in London, then look no further than Angels which is an Oscar-winning wardrobe supplier! Last year the store had it's first ever clearance sale and it attracted enormous queues of fashion lovers all hopeful to bag a unique bargain. They've decided to do it again to sell over 250,000 items dating from 1900 onwards.

Expect there to be a lot of military items (very Balmain) with prices fixed at £20 for all coats and helmets and £10 for caps. The sale will take place on Saturday 28th November from 8.30am to 5pm at 3 Boundary Road, Wembley, HA9 7ND. Happy Shopping!

Vote in the Handbag Online Fashion Awards

FabSugarUK — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:30:54 -0800

I like to keep up-to-date with online shopping (so that I can bring you all the latest news), and now my expertise has been used to judge the Handbag Online Fashion Awards!

As part of the panel, along with Leon Bailey Green, Handbag editor Belinda White and Courtney Blackman, we have selected a short list for the fashion sites.

Choose your favourite place to shop online by clicking here and voting. You can select your favourite vintage, High Street, lifestyle, ethical, accessories and designer sites in addition to your favourite fashion blog.

Zac Posen's Lower-Priced Line Back in Action!

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Last we spoke about Zac Posen's lower-priced diffusion line, it was on hold due to the weak economy. No fear - it's back. Z Spoke is set to hit Saks Fifth Avenue exclusively in the Spring. The 60-piece range focuses on sportswear via knits, blazers, pleated khaki shorts, and shirts. The best part? The starting price point is $78.

"Zac has always wanted to do a line that would be Zac Posen, but maybe talk to a different girl,” said Ron Frasch, Saks's president and chief merchandising officer. No doubt it will speak to a different customer than his RTW line - one who is just as fabulous but budget-conscious.

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Tobi Opens Virtual Dressing Room

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:22 -0800

Tobi, one of my favorite online boutiques, just got way cooler. The San Francisco-based retailer has opened up a virtual dressing room so customers can have a more hands-on shopping experience. "With Fashionista, not only could it possibly help customers answer, ‘How does this look on me?’, it’s also a fun and engaging way to help them discover new products that they wouldn’t have found through the normal shopping experience," vice president of technology Jeff Lee said.

You'll need a computer with a camera to participate. See yourself on the screen, pick which merchandise you want to "try on" and they will appear over your body. Of course, this technology doesn't help with fit, but it's innovative nonetheless. Curious how it works? Get started now.

Intermix Brings Richard Phillips's Stylish Art to the Masses

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:50:22 -0800

Intermix is usually all about designer clothes, but this holiday season, it's bringing art into the (Inter)mix. The snazzy retailer has partnered with Art Production Fund to create limited-edition printed canvas reproductions of artist Richard Phillips's original work. So cool: these pieces originally served as props in the Van der Woodsen loft on Gossip Girl. Get your art on at Intermixonline.com starting next week.

See one more Richard Phillips piece.

On Our Radar: TRAID Collaborate with Timberland

FabSugarUK — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00:04 -0800

Eco fashion brand TRAIDremade have teamed up with Timberland this season to create a limited edition set of handbags. Typical to TRAIDremade's philosophy they're produced out of recycled denim and leather including reconditioned Timberland shirts and jackets.

Head of TRAIDremade Paula Kirkwood said, “It’s incredibly exciting to have created this collection of TRAIDremade bags for Timberland. We’ve reincarnated old jackets, leathers, shirts and denims into must have bags that are fashionable, functional and ethical.”

The designs are available from the Timberland flagship stores on Regent Street and Fournier Street for £80.

Ray-Ban Wayfarers Get Painted With Fun

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:50:22 -0800

Ray-Ban and the Sunglass Hut have partnered for a fun cause. The latter started the Sunglass Hut artist series, hooking up popular brands with up-and-coming artists. One of them is Brooklyn- and San Francisco-based Maya Hayuk. She has customized and hand-painted 150 pairs of Ray-Ban Wayfarers exclusively for the Sunglass Hut, seen below. Starting Nov. 30, you can pick up a pair, retailing for $140, in the Ray-Ban section of the website. I want them all, but that's not so bad because 50 percent of the proceeds will go to the charity OneSight.

Anna Sui for FitFlop: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:25:22 -0800

I admit, I was never a fan of FitFlops, but now that the brand has enlisted Anna Sui to design a line of cozy boots, I might reconsider. FitFlop - known for designing footwear that's biomechanically engineered to help tone and tighten your leg muscles while you walk in them - has collaborated with the bohemian designer to create these Shakoha Shearling Boots ($290). The line will be exclusively available at Net-A-Porter.com on Nov.11 and ShopIntuition.com starting Nov. 20. Are you loving them?

Customize Your YSL Roady

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:22 -0800

YSL Roady owners, listen up - from Nov. 19 to Dec. 1, take your bag into any YSL boutique in LA or NYC for a chance to customize its handles. There will be artisans on hand to snazzy them up via skins like ostrich, crocodile, lizard, and a variety of colors. Costs range from $225 for the lizard, $385 for the ostrich, and $515 for the crocodile. For further personalization, your Roady can also be monogrammed inside with initials, free of charge. Will you get your Roady up to speed?

Get Your Own Mad Men-Inspired Wardrobe!

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:00:22 -0800

I know I'm not the only one obsessed with Mad Men. Not only is the plot juicy, but so are the clothes. I've already checked out Banana Republic's inspired pieces, made my own stylish Mad (Wo)Men, and hopefully soon, I can get retro designs from Mad Men's costume designer, Janie Bryant! “I love fashion as it allows us each to express our creativity and I love capturing the essence of an era through costume design,” says Janie. “Now I am looking forward to bringing that retro style to today's wardrobes.” Launch details are TBD, but we do know Janie is set to design a modern '60s-inspired line of men’s and women’s apparel, lingerie, swimwear, home, footwear and accessories. It's a mad, mad world . . .

Photo courtesy of AMC