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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 . . .

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On Our Radar: Mulberry Collaborate with Apple

FabSugarUK — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00:42 -0800

When I heard about this collaboration between Mulberry and Apple, it seemed so obvious that I couldn't believe it hadn't been done before. Mulberry are one of my favourite accessories brands and it definitely makes sense for them to offer items to protect your prized technological possesions. The British fashion brand have teamed up with Apple to offer cases for everything from your ipod to your laptop and they couldn't be more stylish. They have incorporate key styles from the current collection including prints to create a nine item capsule range. This includes sleeves, mini messengers, totes and small bags with prices ranging from £150 for an iphone case to £750 for a Bayswater laptop bag. The items are available now from selected Mulberry stores and will be available online from 1st December.

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On Our Radar: T4 Launch Model Search

FabSugarUK — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:30:00 -0800

I think it's fair to say that most of us have watched T4 at some point, usually on a Sunday morning when you're feeling too lazy to do much more than watch Hollyoaks. They have decided to use their influence to track down the next top model as they prepare to launch a model search in conjunction with Elite London. The winner of the T4 competition will be fast-tracked in to the semi-finals of the Elite Model Look contest which has previously launched the careers of Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Gisele Bundchen. The search will take place at T4’s Stars of 2009 event at Earls Court on Sunday 29th November.

PicClick Makes eBay Way More User-Friendly

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:50:22 -0700

I love eBay, but what I don't love is the crazy amount of scrolling I have to do. Sometimes my searches yield over 20 pages - ugh! If you share my pain, there's a cool solution: PicClick.com. It's a visual browser for eBay so you can see all of the auctions without having to scroll. For example, my search for booties gave me the image below. And you can make the images as small or big as you want. It's super simple, just type in your search terms per usual and start browsing this more user-friendly eBay.

Steve Madden's Fresh Clothing Venture

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:22 -0700

I heart Steve Madden. Not only are its shoes rad, but reasonably priced, too. You can imagine my excitement when I found out the brand has teamed up with L’Koral Industries to create a fresh clothing collection. “They really understand my design aesthetic and the Steve Madden brand identity,” said Steve Madden. Like his footwear, the clothing line exudes fun and flirtation via an array of floral prints, zippered skirts, boyfriend blazers, and adorable ruffles. Launch details and price points are to be determined . . .

To see more from Madden's debut clothing collection, read more.

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Cynthia Rowley Surfs With Roxy

FabSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:22 -0700

Suddenly, Cynthia Rowley seems that much cooler. An avid surfer, she is teaming up with Roxy for a collection named Cynthia Rowley for Roxy. The first collection will launch exclusively at Barneys New York and at Colette in Paris in March. But don't fret beach dwellers: it will also be available in Roxy stores and in Cynthia Rowley boutiques worldwide. The whole Rowley clan hits breaks: "My family and I surf a lot. Just about every weekend in the Summer, we go to Montauk, and in the winter we go to the Dominican Republic for long weekends. I love that we have this family activity that we all really enjoy.”

Partnering with an outside designer to create an apparel collection is a first for Roxy. But the masterminds behind the lifestyle brand know to keep up with the Jones, “Our mission at Roxy has always been to have one foot in the surf world and another foot in the fashion world,” said Randy Hild, executive vice president of marketing at Roxy. Down to the sandy details! Expect Rowley-inspired wetsuits, boards shorts, shorts, tees, dress, swimwear, and accessories. Neoprene headbands? Right on. And, keeping with the affordable Roxy price point, the collection will be priced from $18 wholesale for a printed scarf to $89 wholesale for a long-sleeve bodysuit. Shaka.

To see more from the awesome collab, read more.

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FabSugar Exclusive! The Sartorialist Signs and Chats With Fab

FabSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:00:22 -0700

I've never seen such a thing in San Francisco: When we left the book signing of The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman at the Paul Smith store last night, the line to get in was down the block and around the corner. It's safe to say the street-style photog is a star. Book in hand, we approached the dapper Scott, who's completely handsome and respectable in person. He signed away, we chic chatted.
So why did he pick Julie, the New Yorker, for the cover? He explained how every time he posts Julie's picture on The Sartorialist, people comment about how perfect she is, so chic, so modern. But what they don't know is that she's less perfect than most because one leg is slightly shorter than the other. She's not traditionally perfect, but she knows how to work her imperfections and has a great pose. Selecting her for the cover had a deeper meaning than just someone who looked great.

To hear what else Scott told us, read more

Anyone who reads Scott's site knows that he's going out with French street-style photographer, Garance Doré. We mentioned to him how cute she is, and he corrected us, "she's totally hot!" He then proceeded to turn to page 314 of the book to show us the moment Garance fell in love with him two years ago. In the photo, she has a beaming, genuine smile. 'Tis love.

Favorite color? Blue!

Favorite designers? Dries Van Noten, Lanvin, Marni, and Marc Jacobs.

Favorite cocktail? Margarita.

East Coast or West Coast? East - gasp from the audience - what did you think I was going to say? But you guys are the most stylish crowd after Milan.

Be sure to check out the The Sartorialist. One Word. Love group in the FabSugar community!

Design Your Own Chucks!

FabSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:00:22 -0700

I've always been a fan of Chucks. They're comfy, iconically cool, and perfect for kickback days. You can imagine my excitement when found out I can make my own personalized pair with the brand's new custom creator tool. All you have to do is pick a style, choose a color or print, pick embellishments, and sign your name on the dotted line - voila! Since I've been dreaming of feline prints, I created these fresh high-top kicks complete with a purple animal print and my name at the bottom.

In addition, you can help out the (PRODUCT) RED campaign by choosing the Make Mine (RED) option, where 15 percent of your purchase will go to the Global Fund. I'm always down for a good cause. Prices start at $62 and delivery takes two to four weeks - start designing!