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The Full-On Fashion Crowd at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:22 -0800

It was a fashion explosion last night at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards. Designers, models, editors, photographers, and muses gathered in NYC to see who would win the grand prize - $200,000 and a year of mentoring. Presenters included Lanvin's Alber Elbaz and Nicole Kidman, while Anna Wintour and Diane von Furstenberg played hostesses. Models and actresses dressed up to the freshest of American designers - there were smiles all around. The biggest smile was worn by the winner, Brooklyn-born designer Sophie Theallet, and the runners-up were Patrik Ervell and Monique Pean. Go behind-the-scenes with Vogue and see Sophie's post-win tweet. Congrats to all!
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Red Carpet Style at the CFDA 2009

FabSugarUK — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:07:02 -0800

Last night the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund awards dinner took place bringing together some very stylish faces and models. The prestigious prize was scooped by Sophie Theallet. Alber Elbaz presented the award to her which included $200,000 and a one-year mentorship with fashion professionals. Click through to see who attended the event.

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Should Fashion Shows Be Targeted Toward Consumers or the Industry?

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:00:22 -0700

Last night, the CFDA gathered around the stone at a town meeting where industry leaders discussed the future of the fashion industry. The debate was whether fashion shows should be targeted towards consumers or the industry. “We design for the consumer, and right now, I believe the consumer is completely confused,” said Donna Karan. Basically, who is going to purchase a wool coat - even if it's the most amazing coat ever - in August? That said, designers faulted the recession, discount-driven shoppers, the vast difference between runway looks and in-store merchandise, and the constant pumping out of collection after collection.

“We should truly focus on the problem and the solution. The consumer has been trained to buy on sale. The clothes in stores are not in season, so she is confused. Why should she go out and spend money early in the season, when in fact come September and October, when the season actually changes, the next season is there and it’s called resort? We are putting all the energy into something that the consumer isn’t really getting, because by then it’s on sale,” continued Karan. On a sillier note, Anna Wintour, suggested putting together a committee that could create rules for when stores could discount merchandise stating, "We have friends in the White House now.” That's most likely not going to happen but the issue remains, should the fashion industry cater towards the consumers or the industry?

Link Time!

PopSugarUK — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:25:00 -0700

Mary Kate and Ashley are among the newest members of the CFDA - InStyle UK
Vanessa Hudgens is suing her ex-manager - the FABlife
Peter Andre calls his ex-wife Katie Price, "distinctly average" - Handbag
Jackiey Budden has been rushed to hospital with supposed swine flu -Holy Moly
Britney's father is finally ready to end her conservatorship - Juicy UK
Paula Abdul might leave Idol, but not if Simon can help it - Hecklerspray
Shakira only lasted as a vegetarian for one month - Ecorazzi
Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson have a wet and wild bromance - Ayyy
Katie Price claims she hasn't shed one tear over losing Peter - Get Lippy

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award Nominees Announced!

FabSugar — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:00:22 -0700

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund top-10 nominees have been announced and it's filled with major talent. The wide range of genius includes eco-conscious creators, Monique Pean and Alabama Chanin's Natalie Chanin, edgy designers Flora Gill and Alexa Adams of Ohne Titel, and even men's footwear extraordinaire, George Esquivel for Esquivel Shoes - stiff competition! The chosen one and two runners-up will be announced at the annual gala on Nov. 16. The prize? Cash and mentoring from the industry's crème de la crème.

(L-R: Ohne Titel, Alabama Chanin, and Sophie Theallet)

To see who else made the cut, read more.

Gary Graham
Patrik Ervell
Simon Spurr, of Spurr
Sophie Theallet
Waris Ahluwalia, of House of Waris
Wayne Lee, of Wayne

Nicky Hilton Sports and Supports Gap/CFDA

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:56:36 -0700

Considering Nicky Hilton consistently wore Matthew Williamson for H&M before it came out, I'm not surprised that she's the first celebrity to jump on the Gap CFDA Design Editions line. Girl knows her fashion. She recently went out in LA wearing Vena Cava's Khaki Zip Dress ($88). And guess what? I also have it! If you're not already, start sporting and supporting the stylish collection. It's khaki at its hottest.

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Reminder! Gap CFDA Design Edition Khakis in Store Tomorrow

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:00:22 -0700

Tonight is the 2009 CFDA awards - we can't wait to hear this year's winners. For those of us not in the fashion inner circle, we can have a piece of the awards via khakis; Gap's CFDA Design Edition Khakis hits stores and online tomorrow. The ads proved khakis can be fun. Bask in brown with affordable designs by Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, and Albertus Swanepoel. For you luckies in NYC, head to the 54th and 5th flagship at 10:30 a.m. for an instore event where Patrick Robinson, Alexander Wang, Albertus Swanepoel, and Vena Cava’s Lisa Maycock and Sophie Buhai will meet and greet their fans. Lastly, peep this fun interview between '83 CFDA winners Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui - you know you want to know what MJ's current tattoo count is . . .

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Who Needs Models? CFDA Nominees Wear Their Own Designs

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:00:08 -0700

When CFDA president Diane von Furstenberg asked creative director Trey Laird to "Capture fashion - do something fabulous," for its 2009 CFDA nominees photo shoot, Laird took it to a whole new level. Instead of using models, he decided to feature the designers wearing their own work - hence Jason Wu in his green gown. The photos, shot by Craig McDean at Milk Studios, feature all of the nominees sporting their creations in fun ways; for instance, Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez donned their handbags as boxing gloves, and Marc Jacobs sported bunny ears. Cool!

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Fab Flash: CFDA Announces Nominees For 2009 Awards

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:00:22 -0700

The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced the nominees for the 2009 awards and it's filled with some of our favorite designers. Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez, and Jason Wu will be vying for a womenswear award while Calvin Klein Collection’s Italo Zucchelli, Michael Bastian, and Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders compete for the menswear accolade. The CFDA will also be honoring First Lady Michelle Obama with a special Board of Directors tribute. Winners will be announced on June 15 at the CFDA gala held at the Lincoln Center in NYC. May the best designer win!

For a complete list of 2009 CFDA nominees, read more.

Womenswear Designer of the Year

Marc Jacobs
Narciso Rodriguez
Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte

Menswear Designer of the Year

Italo Zucchelli of Calvin Klein Collection
Michael Bastian
Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders

Accessory Designer of the Year

Marc Jacobs
Vera Wang
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler

Swarovski Award For Womenswear

Thakoon Panichgul
Alexander Wang
Jason Wu

Swarovski Award For Menswear

Patrik Ervell
Robert Geller
Tim Hamilton

Swarovski Award For Accessory Design

Albertus Q. Swanepoel
Alejandro Ingelmo
Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry

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Simply Fab: W Hotels/CFDA 2009 Calendar

FabSugar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:00:08 -0800

If you need a 2009 calendar, let me suggest the most fashionable out there: the W Hotels/CFDA 2009 Calendar ($15). What makes this more special than others? For one, it's designed to look like a sketchbook, includes blank sketch pages, and has room to hold a pencil.

Coolest part, 12 designers, - Diane von Furstenberg, the Rag & Bone boys, Victoria Bartlett - were asked to contribute an exclusive image that has inspired their creative process. Plus, 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the CFDA Foundation. I can't think of one reason not to buy this calendar.