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Fab Read: Fashion Jewellery, Catwalk and Couture

FabSugar — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:36:22 -0800

Jewelry is the cherry on top of an outfit - it breathes life into anything it touches. Author of Fashion Jewellery: Catwalk and Couture ($55) Maia Adams understands that, which is why she created this book that profiles contemporary catwalk and couture jewelry. She showcases 33 jewelry designers who combine traditional techniques and modern methods to create the world's most unique bling. Among the designers featured are Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, and Comme des Garçons. If you eat and sleep jewels, look to this book for further ideas. To get a sneak peek of what's in store, read more.

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Fab Flash: Vivienne Westwood Designs Graduation Gowns

FabSugarUK — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0700

Seems that eccentric British designer Vivienne Westwood has developed a bit of a soft spot for university. Recently she was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Dundee. She has also designed a range of graduation gowns for Kings College, London.

Both the capes and gowns were designed by Westwood and will be worn by students later this month. There will be 20 different robes of varying colours (depending on the subject) and each will feature a King's College London lion button on the shoulder.

Westwood commented: "Through my reworking of the traditional robe I tried to link the past, the present and the future. We are what we know."

I wonder if all this academic experience will influence her next collection?
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On Our Radar: Vivienne and Stella Outfit the Queen's Guards

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:00:08 -0700

The Queen's guards have become quite the landmark in London. Who can miss those bright red uniforms and huge furry hats? They might look striking, but did you know that one bear has to be killed for each of their hats to be made? Tear. Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney to the rescue! Rumor has is that the two designers, in conjunction with PETA, will design cruelty-free guards uniforms for the Queen.

I wonder what lovely designs Vivienne, famous for her avant garde aesthetic, and Stella, known for using animal-free materials, will come up with. All they need is the approval from the Ministry of Defence, so let's cross our fingers.

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Sienna Has Nothing but Love For Jude During London Fashion Week

PopSugar — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:30:00 -0800

Fall Fashion Week has left NYC and moved on to London, where Kate Moss kicked things off on Friday. She was out in an LBD yesterday evening to join Mario Testino and Naomi Campbell at Vivienne Westwood Red Label, and Kate even celebrated afterward with the designer. Sienna Miller, meanwhile, had time to view her friend Matthew Williamson's collection before meeting up with sister Savannah at their own Twenty8Twelve show. She took a moment to chat about something other than her newest designs, saying of her on-again romance with Jude Law that, "It’s going really well. I’m so happy actually, he’s great." You guys think they should go ahead and get engaged again if it feels right, though Sienna was content to just toast her successful day at Matthew's afterparty.

To see more from the shows, just read more.

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Images include: Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Mario Testino, Ekaterina Doronin, Janet Jackson, Sienna Miller, Savannah Miller, Matthew Williamson, Lady Bunny

Everyone's Wearing Vivienne Westwood for Melissa

FabSugarUK — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:00:13 -0700

Vivienne Westwood's collaboration with Melissa shoes has been on my radar for a while, and as new styles keep being added I can't help but share them with you. The gorgeous footwear has received plenty of celebrity support recently from the likes of Katy Perry, Katie Holmes and Shingai Shoniwa of The Noisettes. Campaign star Pamela Anderson was the first to step out in the Lady Dragon heart heels last December, and Katy Perry was soon to follow suit in the same peach pair. Katie Holmes was spotted on the set of The Extra Man wearing a black, Mary Jane style (£79) with a comfortable heel. This weekend, Shingai wore my favourite pair – the tortoise shell lady (£88) which are very versatile. What do you think of this collaboration?

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Linktime

FabSugarUK — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:33 -0800

Faster by Mark Fast ad campaign starring Hayley Morley - Sassy Bella
Check out Mario Schwab's Autumn collection - Coutorture
Find out how you could get Kate Moss' Lanvin cocktail dress - Lots with Style
Margaret Howell at London Fashion Week - Magazine Machine
Susie is loving Cooperative Designs - Style Bubble
Coco Rocha sets the record straight about being "too fat" - Oh So Coco
Jade Jagger turns cook - My Fashion Life
Vivienne Westwood's Autumn collection - CatwalkQueen
Behind the scenes at day four of fashion week - Grazia Daily

Milan Fall '10 Menswear Is Smokin'

FabSugar — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:50:22 -0800

As much as I enjoy womenswear, there's something about Milan Men's fashion week that gets me so excited. Besides the obvious - hot eye candy - it's fun to see the latest and who dares to push the fashion envelope. For Fall '10, we noticed a trend toward pants tucked in boots and a ton of collar love. Designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Gucci, and Burberry, to name a few, put it all out on the runway, and we're dying to see more. What I would do to be in the middle of this man stampede at Dolce & Gabbana . . .
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Kensington Palace Gets a Fashionable Makeover

FabSugarUK — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:00:23 -0800

Kensington Palace is one of London's most famous landmarks, not least because it was once to home to Princess Diana. In 2010 it is getting a makeover with a helping hand from some of the biggest names in the fashion industry. Vivienne Westwood, William Tempest, Stephen Jones, Aminaka Wilmont, Boudicca and illustrator and set designer Echo Morgan have all been signed up to help out with the £12 million transformation.

Each designer will takeover a room among the state apartments to create an installation inspired by the Princesses that once lived there – Mary, Anne, Caroline Charlotte, Victoria, Margaret and Diana.

William Tempest explained his contribution, "My dress is inspired by Victoria's childhood and represents the restriction and isolation placed on Queen Victoria during those years and also the empowerment she felt as she became Queen and left the palace forever. It is created from thousands of origami birds which swarm together to grant Victoria's wish for freedom."

The exhibition entitled 'The Enchanted Palace' opens on March 26th and runs until June 2012.

Fab Flash: BFC Reveales 25 Most Powerful List

FabSugarUK — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:30:36 -0800

The 2009 British Fashion Awards take place this evening (you can see a full list of nominees here) and with just hours to go, the British Fashion Council have announced a list of the 25 most powerful in the industry. The list was chosen by a panel which included British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman and contains both household names (Kate Moss, Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith) and lesser known industry insiders (Lulu Kennedy, Louis Wilson and Joan Burnstein) highlighting the size and impact of fashion.

It's also interesting how many of the people mentioned have been knighted proving the importance of the industry as a whole to the UK. I am surprised that neither Stella McCartney nor Jane Shepherdson make an appearance and nor do any magazine editors. I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

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Alexander McQueen – designer
Anna Whiting & Sam Gainsbury – fashion show and shoot producers
Anya Hindmarch – designer
Christopher Bailey – creative director, Burberry
Dame Vivienne Westwood – designer
David Bailey – photographer
Erin O'Connor – model and industry figurehead
Guido Palau – hairdresser
Harold Tillman – BFC chairman
Hilary Riva – ex CEO and BFC member
Hussein Chalayan – designer
Joan Burstein – owner of Browns boutique
John Galliano – designer
Kate Moss – model and Topshop designer
Louise Wilson – head of MA fashion at Central Saint Martins
Lulu Kennedy – director of Fashion East
Mandi Lennard – PR
Naomi Campbell – model
Nick Knight – photographer
Pat McGrath – makeup artist
Russell Marsh – casting director
Sir Paul Smith – designer
Sir Philip Green – owner, Arcadia
Sir Stuart Rose – executive chairman, Marks & Spencer
Stephen Jones – milliner

Friday Fab News Roundup

FabSugarUK — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:35:48 -0800

Lanvin Spring campaign by Steven Meisel revealed - WWD
Roland Mouret honoured in France - WWD
Sasha Pivovarova Rocks Out With Indie Bands in Vogue US - The Cut
Nick Knight talks about working with Kate Moss - Grazia Daily
SJP wears Sophie Theallet - Elle UK
Vivienne Westwood teams up with Anvil Knitwear - Vogue
Rihanna’s sexy new Hard video - In Style UK
Chanel's secret club of friends - Guardian
Fashion designers interact for 2010 collections - Independent