2008 Fall New York Fashion Week
Best of 2008: Fabulous Fashion Week Shows
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.
Fab Flash: Donna Karan Agrees Not to Use Fur
The catwalk shows for Autumn 2008 have prompted many to ask, has fur become acceptable again? It seems the opposite is the case for Donna Karan who just announced that she has "no plans" to use fur in the future. Karan has been under pressure from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) who have protested outside her fashion shows and at her boutiques for some time.
On Our Radar: New York Look Goes Online
New York Magazine has just launched New York Look online. This fabulous site is easy to navigate and offers a breakdown of the best 2008 Fall runway trends. There are a ton of web-exclusive goodies to look through including a Q&A with Karl Lagerfeld and model Chanel Iman.
Fab Blab
During New York Fashion Week, a handful of attendees were asked a very important question: For whom do women dress? Here's what they had to say . .
Five Beauty Secrets of Fashion Week
Phew. It's been a long two weeks of fashion shows, but I'm definitely invigorated by so many of the hair and makeup looks. I'm also excited to share some behind-the-scenes secrets with you—the kind of stuff you don't usually hear about.
Fab Times at New York Fashion Week
You heard about my fashion week fumbles, but that's just a result of the stars not aligning quite right this time around. Though it's a fast and furious week, it's a fabulous week. I wouldn't have it be any different, really.
The Bags to Have at Fashion Week
Who knew a fun way to kill time at Fashion Week was to snap pictures of fashionistas' handbags? I am more of a shoe girl, but fabulous bags were just dangling left and right and I had to give you a peek at the bags of New York Fashion Week. The most popular were Goyard, Marni, Mulberry, Prada, Chanel and, my personal favorite, Yves Saint Laurent.
New York Fashion Week Trend Alert: Livin' on the Edge
Some New York designers channeled their dark side for Fall. I wonder if this has anything to do with the dark get ups of fashion influencers Kate Moss and the Olsens. Perhaps.
New York Fashion Week Trend Alert: The Velveteen Fashionista
Velvet is back, in a major way. The rich, heavy, but super soft fabric that conjures up images of Medieval Times, holiday dresses when I was five and the early '90s, has taken a turn for the better. As long as crushed velvet stays at bay, today's velvet evokes romance and richness; such was the case at Ralph Lauren (left).
A Few Fab Words With Victorya Hong of Project Runway
Being aufed from this season of Project Runway didn't get Victorya Hong down. In fact, she came back full force and staged a whole runway show last week at New York Fashion Week — more than those still left on Project Runway can say for themselves, since they shared a catwalk. Just minutes before her label, Na-Be by Victorya Hong, made its runway debut, Bella (thanks doll!) caught up with Victorya for a few Fab words .
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Instyle
Jul 05 2009
Jessica Simpson
WHAT SHE WORE
A simple Myne shift with a True Religion jacket and an Alexander McQueen bag
WHERE
Sailing in New York City
WHY WE LOVE IT
Simpson accented her summer glow with bright nautical stripes. Play up your own tan with a T-shirt or tank dress in fresh blue and white.
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