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Stella McCartney Gets Funny, Bryan Boy Gets Furry

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.


    All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

  • Stella McCartney makes funny chic with her Red Nose Day t-shirt collection to benefit Comic Relief. [Harper's Bazaar UK]

  • Carine Roitfeld's first feature as the global fashion director of Harper's Bazaar has been revealed. [Harper's Bazaar]

  • Chris Burch has sold a 10 percent stake in C. Wonder to Fidelity for $35 million. [WWD]

  • Bryan Boy will collaborate with Adrienne Landau on a collection of unisex fur accessories for Fall 2013. [Racked]

  • Alessandra Ambrosio is set to launch her own fashion brand, Alé by Alessandra, for Spring 2014. [Vogue UK]

  • Pippa Middleton is the namesake for Kate Spade's latest bag, the Catherine Street Pippa. [InStyle]

  • Allison Williams has inked a deal to be the new face of Simple Skincare. [Belfast Telegraph]

  • The signature style of Tokyo's Harajuku Girls inspired Agyness Deyn's Spring 2013 collection for Dr. Martens, which hits stores on Feb. 22. [Vogue UK]

  • Reed Krakoff is partnering with Ladurée. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • Nicola Formichetti designed an exclusive limited-edition bag for Shopbop; it sports bright pink graffiti against navy leather. [The Cut]

Celebrity Style

5 Fresh Celebrity Styles That Wowed Us This Week and Why!

We spotted several trendsetting celebs working chic ensembles this week, but there were a handful of starlets who were extra inspiring.

We spotted several trendsetting celebs working chic ensembles this week, but there were a handful of starlets who were extra inspiring. Emily Blunt dazzled on the red carpet in an orange crystal-collar Alexander McQueen gown in London, Kim Kardashian worked a white-hot Miami look complete with snakeskin Christian Louboutin pumps, and Rihanna showcased a superior streamlined silhouette in Dolce & Gabbana and Alaia in West Hollywood. But that's not all; Mandy Moore taught us that colored denim isn't restricted to Summer, while Gwen Stefani debuted the coolest travel style we've ever seen. Get a closer look at this week's star-studded celebrity styles and find out why we were wowed by their spotlight-worthy ensembles.

Celebrity Style

Take Notes From This Week's Standout Celebrity Styles!

This week's top stars ran the style gamut in printed pieces, pastel palettes, and chic travel ensembles.

This week's top stars ran the style gamut in printed pieces, pastel palettes, and chic travel ensembles. Kristen Stewart mixed color into her Fall wardrobe in Paris, working a yellow Balenciaga leather jacket and printed pants, also by the designer; Alessandra Ambrosio chased the fleeting Summer sun in a crisp white blazer, mint Hudson cutoffs, and studded Valentino pumps in LA; and Kim Kardashian wowed us in black and white colorblock Sass & Bide pants in Sydney. These ladies are just a few of the standout style stars, so cruise through to see who else was crowned, then shop their stellar looks for yourself.

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Agyness Deyn Dishes on Her Grungy Cool Clothing and Shoe Collection For Dr. Martens

With a résumé that includes top catwalker, actor, and now designer for Dr. Martens, it's safe to say Agyness Deyn has come a long, fashionable way.

With a résumé that includes top catwalker, actor, and now designer for Dr. Martens, it's safe to say Agyness Deyn has come a long, fashionable way. "Dr. Martens have been ingrained in my life," said the English beauty, recalling stomping the grounds in her thick-soled Dr. Martens boots as an adolescent, then progressing later on as she became the face of the campaign ads in recent years. Agyness's debut Dr. Martens collection, dropping in stores and online beginning Aug. 15, features a wide range of cool-girl clothing featuring plaid jumpsuits, bright quilted jackets, and sweet daisy (Agyness's favorite flower) print dresses. For accessories, Agyness stayed true to the brand's iconic thick-soled shoes, but this time, remixed the formula in sexy patent leather and thigh-high silhouettes. We also love Agyness's colorful array of heart-shaped leather bags. Read on to see what Agyness had to say about her Dr. Martens collection, then click the slideshow to see the complete ad campaign and every piece from her new line.

FabSugar: What kind of girl to do picture wearing your Dr. Martens collection?
Agynes Deyn: Someone up for experimenting. Those thigh-high boots [in the collection] are so great because they are so sexy, but also have a hard edge. That's what I like about the collection; it has a very sexy vibe but not too provocative. You can wear it un-buttoned or however you want; it's not too much like t*ts and ass. It's subtle.

FS: Do you have a favorite when it comes to modeling, acting, or designing?
AG: I never really know until it arrives, really. It depends on the project. My aim in life is to work without feeling like I am working. Also, working with people that also like to have fun.

FS: What do you like to do when you're not designing, modeling, or acting?
AG: I like jumping around! I also like to swim a lot and being on beach and sea.

FS: Who do you think is the quintessential London girl?
AG: Pixie Geldof. She is London, I love her. She's not serious, she likes to have fun, she's just like whatever.

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Straight From the Factory — See How a Dr. Martens Shoe Is Made

If you were a kid in the '80s and '90s, you most likely owned a pair of Dr. Martens boots, and even more so, you probably stomped around on them like you were the coolest grunge girl in school.

If you were a kid in the '80s and '90s, you most likely owned a pair of Dr. Martens boots, and even more so, you probably stomped around on them like you were the coolest grunge girl in school. Fast forward to present time, and you'll come to notice that grunge is back in full force, and so are Dr. Martens's awesome kicks. Not only is it still pumping out the classic yellow-stitched boots but also a supercute array of more feminine styles in the way of colored oxfords, thinner soles, and our favorite, floral printed boots. We recently took a tour of the Dr. Martens factory on Cobbs Lane and were seriously blown away with the quality and craftsmanship behind every single pair of shoes. There's a reason why those soles are so durable — just click the slideshow to see our behind-the-scenes tour of the Dr. Martens factory now.

Celebrity Style

Gwen Shows Off a Rockin' New Way to Layer Up

Gwen Stefani always looks cool no matter what she wears, and her latest ensemble shows off a rockin' new way to layer up.

Gwen Stefani always looks cool no matter what she wears, and her latest ensemble shows off a rockin' new way to layer up. So dust off those old-school Dr. Martens and let's dig in. While playing at an LA park with her sons, Gwen sported a black-and-white long-sleeved tee under a black poncho sweater, which she topped with a colorful printed scarf. She then added more funk to her look via white cat-eye sunglasses and punky dark red Dr. Martens boots. This outfit is perfect for a day of running errands or, like Gwen, spending a day with your little ones. It's super comfy but doesn't lose its cool appeal in the process. Amazing. Love Gwen's latest ensemble as much as we do? Then shop similar pieces below.

Music

Are the Kurt Cobain/Doc Martens Ads Offensive?

By now you have probably either seen or heard about these Dr Martens advertisements featuring Kurt Cobain and other deceased musicians sporting some Doc Martens boots while floating in heaven.

By now you have probably either seen or heard about these Dr Martens advertisements featuring Kurt Cobain and other deceased musicians sporting some Doc Martens boots while floating in heaven. The campaign apparently has something to do with the boots being "made to last," and the ad agency that made them (Saatchi & Saatchi) stood by the images, calling them "edgy." Meanwhile, the Dr Martens company is denying they had anything to do with the ads being run and has actually fired Saatchi as a result of their poor judgment. It's pretty obvious Cobain would have never agreed to this so what do you think? Are these ads offensive?