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Guess Who Designed this Dress

FabSugarUK — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:00:19 -0800

It's nearly been a week since the end of Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2008, but can you remember who designed this dress?

Paris Fashion Week, Fall 2008: Chloe

FabSugarUK — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:00:48 -0800

Paris Fashion Week, Fall 2008: Chloe: After two seasons of bringing his own point of view to the house of Chloe, Paolo Melim Andersson delved back into the archives. Back to the floral-printed chiffon dresses when Karl Lagerfeld designed for the house in the '70s, and back to the floaty embroidery of Phoebe Philo earlier this decade.

Fab Blab: Kanye West Defends Balenciaga

FabSugarUK — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:30:14 -0800

Kanye West and his wife Alexis had a busy old time in Paris last week as they attended an impressive amount of shows, however, it seems there's one show that even Kanye can't blag his way in to; Balenciaga. The notoriously strict guest list did not allow for the US rapper but he doesn’t mind.

“I totally love and respect any designer that won't let me come 2 there show... it's their show... they don't owe me anything... Balenciaga is one of the illest lines right now and I don't feel any type of way about not getting in!”

Maybe Kanye is mellowing out in his old age. He also admits that fashion is his first love, are we expecting a collection from him soon?
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Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2008: Sonia Rykiel

FabSugarUK — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:30:53 -0800

I must confess to having a particular soft spot for French designer Sonia Rykiel. Her designs are always so young, interesting and fun without being completely unwearable, this season is no exception. Paris Fashion Week came to a close yesterday marking the end of the major Autumn/Winter catwalk shows but I couldn't let it pass without showing you Rykiel's designs.

Much of the collection took inspiration from London's Pearly Kings and Queens, modernised with a shot of colour. These dresses were adorned with bright coloured buttons with sparkly round glasses to match. Later in the collection this was developed as bright applique was used to create pictures on shift dresses including what appeared to be an image of Chrissy Hynde! The possible image of Hynde nodded to the punk era and vintage styling.
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Guess Who Designed This Outfit?

FabSugarUK — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:00:15 -0800

Paris Fashion Week took place this week showcasing collections by some of the world's most established designers. But which fashion house designed this lamé body-con dress?

Viktor & Rolf Just Say No, No, No

FabSugarUK — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:06:13 -0800

Viktor & Rolf Just Say No, No, No: Amy Winehouse isn't the only one saying no, no, no to something. Designing duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren took their Fall '08 collection as an opportunity to be full-on negative. "We love fashion, but it's going so fast. We wanted to say 'No' this season," the duo said. Fab US have all the coverage...

Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2008: Stella McCartney

FabSugarUK — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:00:04 -0800

This season, Paris Fashion Week has contained a slightly controverisal level of fur (for example, Jean Paul Gaultier). Obviously Stella McCartney was not one to conform sticking to her morals and creating her usual vegan line. However, that was probably the only 'usual' element of her Autumn/Winter collection which saw McCartney venturing in to new ground.

It was a bit hit and miss with elements of McCartney's best work, namely tailoring, mixed in with a few pieces which appeared to be slightly out of place, for example a shapeless, shield emblazoned dress. There were very definitive section as the collection did not flow together well. Highlights include a section with a very sensual feel which involved uber-short mini dresses in lace, and peekaboo chiffon. Jessica Stam made an appearance in a beaded mini-dress with off the shoulder detailing.
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Cavalli Parties with Kanye at the Opening of his Paris Store

FabSugarUK — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0800

Last week Cavalli revealed his plans for World domination which began last night with the launch of his Just Cavalli store in Paris. The party was part of Paris Fashion Week which is currently taking place in the French Capital.
Celebrities such as Dita von Teese, and Kanye West with his wife Alexis Phifer were on hand to help him party, although it looks like he's having enough fun on his own! Cavalli dressed a number of women for the Oscar's red carpet including Kelly Preston, Jennifer Hudson and Heidi Klum. The new store is at 50, Rue Faubourg St Honoré, Paris.

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Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2008: Jean Paul Gaultier

FabSugarUK — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:00:26 -0800

Dressing the winner of Best Actress at the Oscars is pretty much an award in itself and one that went to French enfant terrible Jean Paul Gaultier this year for his beautiful mermaid gown. The designer did not rest of his laurels for a moment, presenting his Autumn/Winter collection in Paris last night.

Gaultier is famous for his controverisal designs and this season he chose nature as his inspiration using furs, skins and even stuffed animal details on his collection. Two of the jackets in the line are animal themed, namely zebra and tiger, and feature replicas on the animal around the collar. There was almost an uncomfortable amount of fur in the range which was accompanied on the catwalk by a mixture of Michael Jackson's Thriller and the sound of lambs bleeting.

This seems to be Gaultier's take on this season's tribal trend but despite that there were a couple of key pieces that sans the excessive headwear were quite cute, including a red scaley mini-dress and a gold maxi evening dress. Do you think that Gaultier has taken it too far this time, or is that simply his creativity?

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Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2008: Vivienne Westwood

FabSugarUK — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:00:52 -0800

You're never really sure what to expect from a Dame Vivienne Westwood collection. Her show in London a few weeks ago was surprisingly tame and despite the occasional placard wasn't too political. This show, which was presented in the French capital last night contained plenty of references to Westwood's Eco concerns.

Much of the collection was adorned with doodles which were designed by pupils at the Portland School in Nottingham (she is due to open a store in the city this year). The children were under strict direction from Westwood who initially lectured the children on global-warming then asked them to design clothing for a society of jungle-dwelling eco-warriors.

There's a very child-like feel to the collection, which is not surprising but it conveys Westwood's playfulness with fashion. Highlights included a beautiful maxi cut out dress that surely will appear on a red carpet at some point, and a model on stilts in a pin stripe suit. The doodle prints are a great idea and something which will possibly translate well to the High Street.

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Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2008: Christian Dior

FabSugarUK — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:19:30 -0800

Over the weekend Paris Fashion Week began for another season as the last major fashion week for Autumn/Winter '08. Paris is often the most exciting of the fashion capitals has it presents some of the biggest names including Chanel, Stella McCartney and Christian Dior. Dior is one of the first major players to show, it's always exciting to see what amazing designs John Galliano creates.

Today Galliano took inspiration from Barbie dolls producing a show of models with big hair, dramatic make-up and pretty party dresses. The collection drew from a varied palette of mainly bright shades, there was plenty of golden embellishment on head bands and sleeve cuffs. There were '70s style leather suits teamed with wide-rim hats and matching gloves. What do you think of the collection? Is it too much?

To see a video of the show