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What's the Longest It's Taken You to Create an Outfit?

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:22 -0800

Do You Care If the Interior Lining of an Item Is Pretty?

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:50:22 -0800

Fab Ad: Dolce and Gabbana Women's Fall '09

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:00:22 -0700

So we weren't impressed with Dolce and Gabbana's sporty Fall men's campaign. Moving on. Let's join the sultry Mariacarla Boscono, Heidi Mount, and Edita Vilkeviciute, in Vegas! Also shot by Steven Klein, the blue-hued ads depict the lionesses lounging across poker tables in the house's dramatic shoulderific Fall offerings. This image is my favorite, with the shaggy purple abominable coats. There's also Mariacarla in a white one - dig the surreal headgear. Vegas's bling and gaud rarely serve as backdrop for ads, what do you think of Dolce and Gabbana's high-fashion gamble?

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Fab Ad: Givenchy Fall/Winter '09

FabSugar — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:00:22 -0700

Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci feels "It’s important to give reality to women," hence why he's decided to take a more realistic approach to his Fall/Winter '09 ad campaign. "I wanted to give this feeling of going from a studio to reality." To be precise, this reality is set inside a gilded bedroom in the Château de Ferrières. A not-so-obvious change: He's gone from using photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for nine seasons to Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Also unlike the past, the ad uses color photography and features new models - his favorite, Mariacarla Boscono is still in the mix but the most surprising addition is Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima. What's your verdict, do you like Givenchy's upcoming ads or not?

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Fab Ad: Hermes Fall '08

FabSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:00:22 -0700

Who ever said models were dainty? Not me. They get to wear coveted clothes and attend fabulous parties, but what about posing mid-air on a ladder, or in this case, lugging around an ox in the frigid snowy mountains? Leave it to Hermes to create yet another masterpiece with its Fall ad campaign.

The trooper is Mariacarla Boscono, whom you may recognize from Pucci's psychedelic Fall campaign. This time around, the beautiful donna is looking wintry lovely in Hermes's mosaic-print skirt, fur-lined coat, and sumptuous suede boots. The ox, of course, is adorned with Hermes elements as well. The snowy alps is a perfect backdrop to these colorful offerings. First came the elephants, now oxen, I can't wait to see what's next!

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Fab Ad: Emilio Pucci Fall 2008

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Mariacarla Boscono plus Emilio Pucci's Fall campaign equals perfection. The Italian model was the right choice for the label's latest ads. Her raven hair provides nice contrast against Pucci's psychedelic prints. From extravagant maxi dresses to fur to head scarves, every shot in this campaign shines. And the backdrop - an extravagant house easily mistakable for a museum - is just as integral as Mariacarla and the clothes. A grand piano, Roman statues, marble floors . . . need I say more? It's a shame Pucci might loose Matthew Williamson's vision but what do you think?

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Freaky or Fabulous? Mariacarla Boscono Gone Goth

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:00:22 -0800

Freaky or fabulous, that is the question my Fabbies . . .

The raven-haired model, Mariacarla Boscono, attended a Givenchy dinner at Paris Fashion Week in a polarizing, gothic-inspired outfit by the designer. Her overly layered necklaces make Nicole Kidman's L'Wren Scott diamond Oscars necklace look understated. It's layering on crack, but I think it's beyond fabulous. What about you - freaky or fabulous?

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Trend Alert: Wide(r) Brim Hats

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

Maria! In Acapulco, Mexico, no less. Check out model Mariacarla Boscono at the Acapulco Moda Nextel press conference-looking Summer glam in a wide(r) brim hat and gold brocade dress. And you know what? I realized that a shorter-rim hat doesn't provide as much sun protection as a floppy or wider-brim fedora. So may I suggest a super-chic, super coverage hat for long Summer days? Maria's fedora still manages to be menswear cool . . . follow her lead and pair it with a glamorous dress for optimum decadence.

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Fab Ad: Givenchy Spring '09

FabSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:00:22 -0800

Givenchy's Spring '09 campaign isn't much different from its Fall one, but I say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Mariacarla Boscono, Lara Stone, Lakshmi Menon, and Natashy Poly return to claim their spots in the black and white ads, but we have a newcomer, too. One of my favorite late-'90s Brazilian models, Ana Claudia Michels, has made a comeback thanks to the house. For being so colorless, these ads have life. There's lots of movement, ferocious facial expressions, and of course, look-at-me clothes. I also quite like the diverse mix of two blondes and two brunettes. Do these do it for you, too?

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Fab Ad: Chanel “Métiers d’Art” Collection

FabSugar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:00:22 -0800

Coco Rocha, the model I likened to a turtle, stars in Chanel's “Métiers d’Art” Collection. The pitch black background is wonderfully effective because it allows your eyes to focus solely on the gorgeous, gaudy jewels and romantically brooding clothes. Everything about this is dramatic: the poufy hair, fluid poses, in-your-face accessories. The only thing I'd tweak is I'd feature a naturally raven-haired model like Mariacarla Boscono. Coco is too cute for these heavy ads. What do you think?

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