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Nominees for the 2009 British Fashion Awards Announced

FabSugarUK — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:20:42 -0800

With just a few weeks to go until the 2009 British Fashion Awards take place on December 9th, the British Fashion Council have just released a list of nominees. The awards celebrate the movers and shakers in the fashion industry from newcomers to classic brands. Last years winners included Luella (who has since lost financial support for her label) and Jourdan Dunn. This year, model of the year is sure to be the most talked about category as Daisy Lowe, Georgia May Jagger and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley battle it out for the prize. I am quite surprised that these three have been chosen as none of them are big catwalk names, instead they have all landed very impressive campaigns. What do you think of the nominees?

To see a full list of nominees, just read more.

Best Model - Daisy Lowe, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Georgia-May Jagger
Emerging Talent Award for Ready-to-Wear - Peter Pilotto, Meadham Kirchhoff, Mark Fast
Emerging Talent Award for Accessories - Holly Fulton, Camilla Stovgaard, Jessica McCormack, Maria Francesca Pepe
Designer Brand award - Burberry, Mulberry and Pringle of Scotland
Menswear Designer - Graeme Fidler for Aquascutum, Kim Jones for Dunhill, Todd Lynn
BFC British Collection of the Year - Christopher Kane, Erdem, Jonathan Saunders
Accessory Designer - Emma Hill for Mulberry, Katie Hillier, Nicholas Kirkwood

Designer of the Year and the the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator will be announced on the night.

Which VS Angel Is Most Fab on the Pink Carpet?

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:22 -0800

Alessandra, Selita, Heidi, Miranda, Marissa - all the angels strutted their hot stuff on the pink carpet at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. And, of course, each picked a frock that suited her sassy personality. From corset style to metallic, mod to wild, these ladies certainly garner attention. But only one VS angel can be most Fab - you decide!

Paris Fashion Week, A/W 2009: Balmain

FabSugarUK — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:00:20 -0800

Christophe Decarnin stuck with a tried and tested approach for his Autumn 2009 line which was shown at Paris Fashion Week yesterday. Working with his by-now signature rock'n'roll glam look, this collection included uber-short minis, body con shapes and a fair amount of sequins. He also continued the penchant for exaggerated shoulders, in fact, they were so extreme that two models nearly became gridlocked on the catwalk! There was a very familiar feel to the garments which are sure to attract party girls all over the globe.

Decarnin added sex appeal with slit front harem pants, fetishistic boots and revealing gowns, which are likely to be a red carpet hit. He is widely celebrated for breathing life in to Balmain, but this season questions are raised as to whether he needs to move the brand on even more. Do you think it's a case of if it ain't broke – don't fix it, or are you bored of seeing the same rock chick looks?

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2009 British Fashion Awards Date Announced

FabSugarUK — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:01 -0700

The British Fashion Awards is one of the biggest dates in the fashion calendar. The awards celebrate everybody who is involved in the industry from designers to models. The date for 2009 has just been revealed by the British Fashion Council and it will take place on December 9th, at The Royal Courts of Justice, in London.

The awards recognises the most influential in the industry which creates around £8.5 billion worth of goods a year. It is again sponsored by Swarovski and will be judged by an international panel of editors, buyers, and models. Last year, Luella Bartley scooped designer of the year whilst Jourdan Dunn bagged best model. Who do you think we win designer of the year for 2009?

2009 Fall New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:53:21 -0800

Tonight, Marc Jacobs took things to new heights with a hair-raising take on fashion. Filled with punches of neon brights, his fall 2009 collection was inspired by club kids and night owls - a total '80s lovefest. It was enough to bring François Nars out for his first runway show in a decade. While his team created most of the looks, the sparkling, intense eyes (using shades found in the Night Palette) were conceived by the makeup legend.

As for the hair, each of the 65 models had a tailor-made, shaped style. "The hair has all the bad things you can do - too much gel, too much teasing," said hairstylist Guido Palau, who lead a team working with Redken. "All the things we're told are bad taste, that's what we're doing." Bad taste, perhaps, but judging by the excitement that Marc always drums up, I'm guessing his fans are ecstatic about these looks.

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Hervé Léger Keeps It Simple For Spring

BellaSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:00:11 -0700

At Hervé Legér, makeup artist Val Garland described the look she created as "a little bit punk but in a Hervé Legér way." The design team and Garland's MAC team stumbled upon their perfect Spring 2009 look by accident, which is kind of punky in itself. "We did two looks [to show the Hervé Legér designers]. One was a really greasy smoky eye. Val was wiping it off and it left a ring, and they were like 'Stop right there! that's what we want!'" explained Senior Makeup Artist Ashley Dorsey. Aside from eyeliner, the look consisted only of MAC Select MoistureCover applied with an eyeliner brush, feathery mascara, and strobe cream on models' limbs.

For Val Garland's tips to get the look and more pictures from backstage, read more.

With skin, Garland adopted a less-is-more philosophy. Since it's early in Fashion Week and models' are still relatively rested and breakout-free, this was an easy feat. "Keep it real, keep it bare. Moisturizer, concealer if needed, maybe some highlighters," she said. "In this collection, there's a lot of skin."

The eyes took center stage. "I want it to be tight and very black, so it's a question of using an eyeliner, going over it with a waxy pencil, and then, so that it won't move, setting it with a black powder. So it's sooty, sooty, black, black, black, and it won't smudge. It's like makeup for the beach!" You know, if you wear $2000 dresses to the beach...

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Top Ten fashion trends for Spring 2009

Fashionworld — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:39:38 -0800

Spring is here at last with some exciting trends-a lot of which we’ll all be able to pull off, no matter what our body type. I think the look in general will be soft and extra-feminine. Check out some of the most interesting trends:

Spring is all about colors, so make sure you wear plenty of it. Vivid colors like hot pink and electric blue will be really big.
In vogue this season is the little white dress for its glamour quotient.

Feminine floral prints are also going to make a comeback this spring and butterfly motifs and prints will also be quite popular.

Accessories are going to be really big this season. Opt for long oversized necklaces, big bangles and bold jewelry, stylish handbags.

Jewel encrusted clothing are also going to make a come back and will not be restricted to evening wear. In 2009 they return brighter, bolder, and more elegant. This time pieces are not just embellished but often completely encrusted by jewels; the feeling is luxurious, exotic, and yet the glamour remains somewhat understated.

In Spring fashion tends to get a little more revealing; the combination of sheer and opaque fabric will work wonders. 2009’s sheer pieces are a mixture of the soft and feminine.

Flairs, ruffles and bows are also smart options for spring. Look for bows at the shoulders and hips and ruffles at hemlines.

High waisted skirts and pants will make a style statement this season, so make sure you own them.

Single shouldered dresses and tops as well as asymmetric shoulder-lines have made a huge return in 2009. Its versatility and endless possibilities to wear it makes it one of the hottest trends.

Bohemian look will make a powerful statement this season. The best way to pull this off this Spring is to pair a bohemian styled piece with something a bit more conservative like a beige skirt or vest.

Each new season brings with it a sense of excitement. I’m looking forward to vivid colors, bold accessories and feminine prints. www.CarmaWorld.com displays an exclusive collection of apparels and accessories which I really liked. Do let me know your take on these trends.

Sienna And Skins Stars Take On Sunday At LFW

PopSugarUK — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:13:00 -0800

Sienna Miller and her sister Savannah showcased their Autumn/Winter 2009 Twenty8Twelve line at London Fashion Week on Sunday, taking the traditional walk down the runway at the end for guests such as Erin O'Connor, Alexa Chung and Skins star Kaya Scodelario who sat next to Alexa in the front row! At PPQ's infinitely more colourful show Alice Dellal, Pixie Geldof and Daisy Lowe modelled clothes for an audience including Nicola Roberts. It wasn't just all girls, though - ex-Skins star Nicholas Hoult (who played Kaya's older brother) was also a fixture at a couple of Sunday's shows, attending the Aquascutum and Jaeger London events.

To see lots more photos of Sunday's Fashion Week crowd including Tamsin Egerton, Roisin Murphy and Matthew Williamson, just read more.

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Best of 2008: Fabulous Fashion Week Shows

FabSugar — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:30:08 -0800

2008 spawned a tremendous flurry of fabulous Fashion Week shows. Let's see, there were New York Fall and Spring shows, Milan Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and LA Fashion Week. Oh, and don't forget all of the ravishing Resort and Pre-Fall collections. Some of my faves were Proenza Schouler's Fall line, Alexander Wang's Spring offerings, and Balmain's Spring collection in Paris. All different, all divine. Which were your favorites? Jog your memory, and check out all of our 2008 Fashion Week coverage.

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Fab Flash: Jonathan Saunders to Show in London Again

FabSugarUK — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:30:53 -0800

September 2009 was a big month for British fashion as London celebrated it's 25th year as a style capital. Many of the UK's biggest names and brands, including Matthew Williamson, Burberry and Jonathan Saunders, brought their designs home creating an amazing buzz around the city.

Although the celebrations are nearly over with, it seems that the experience has left quite the impact on Jonathan Saunders who told Vogue that he intends to stay here for one more season.

He explained, "I just loved showing here in September. It's much easier than New York because I'm still based in London, and I always will be - but I will go back to show in New York next autumn. It's just such a huge country - and nationwide stores like Saks and Barney's give you such huge reach. It's good for a business." I think this is a great boost for London, I wonder if any other designers will follow suit?