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Fab Read: Italian Fashion Now

FabSugar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:42:22 -0800

I've never seen a more polished-at-all-times group of people than Italians. I can always spot Italian tourists thanks to their spot-on style. Of course, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Missoni, Gianni Versace, Gucci, and Dolce & Gabbana are hugely responsible for that. But Italian Fashion Now by Maria Luisa Frisa ($14) dishes about the new rising stars of Italian fashion now. Giambattista Valli, Riccardo Tisci (Givenchy), Stefano Pilati (Yves Saint Laurent) are just a few. The book is currently on pre-order and will be released February, 10, 2010.

Could Natalia Vodianova Be the New Face of YSL?

FabSugarUK — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:45:43 -0700

Yves Saint Laurent has an impressive portfolio of ad campaigns. They star some of the world's best known models including Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, and Naomi Campbell. Next season they have recruited another well known face as rumour has it that Natalia Vodianova is to take the reigns.

The Russian beauty was reportedly shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for the Spring/Summer 2010 campaign. She did attend the show earlier this month in a high waisted leather skirt.

I am already a big fan of Natalia and think it would be great to see more of her! Would you like to see her as the face of the French fashion house?

Kate Moss Goes Out to Sea and Possibly on TVs

PopSugar — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Kate Moss and Jamie Hince joined the legions of celebrities on boats with a ride during their St. Tropez vacation yesterday. They took a raft towards a waiting yacht, where the happy couple spent the afternoon chilling and swimming with a group of friends that included Kate's old modeling pal Karen Mulder and Stefano Pilati of Yves Saint Laurent. Kate and Stefano have business to discuss now that Kate's the face of his latest fragrance, but he's not the only guy she's partnering with - more details about her forthcoming TV collaboration with Simon Cowell are coming to light, and it looks like Kate just might be heading to US TV screens.

To see more Kate just read more.

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Fab Ad: Christy Turlington For Yves Saint Laurent Fall '09

FabSugar — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:22 -0700

For Yves Saint Laurent's Fall '09 campaign, Stefano Pilati channeled the '90s with the help of Christy - no last name needed. Check out the Super, decked out in all black, standing against a simplistic background shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Christy's makeup and shimmery halter jumpsuit are very throwback, very old school - I'm not sure how I feel about it. I wouldn't think twice if someone told me this was torn out of a magazine circa '92. Christy looks like she hasn't aged a day, but the only modern element is the black leather tote. I expected a little more from Pilati; what do you think?

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Behind the Seams: Stella McCartney's Parisian Party

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:00:22 -0800

With her dad dutifully by her side, Stella McCartney celebrated the opening of her new flagship store in Paris. "For a British designer to have a boutique here in Paris is pretty cool," said former Beatle Paul McCartney. Mingling were Stella's A-list attendees, such as Yves Saint Laurent's creative director, Stefano Pilati, and topnotch models Lily Donaldson and Lara Stone. The guests looked to be having a ball, and I can see why. Champagne + robots + fashion = fabulous fun. Click through to see more smiles and laughter. Source and Source

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Behind the Seams: Stella McCartney Paris Store Opening

FabSugarUK — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:05 -0800

Stella McCartney doesn't create a couture line but she decided to use the prestigious fashion week to open her new Paris store. She rounded up some classic fashion stars for the occasion including Jean Paul Gaultier catwalk star Ines de la Fressange. Stella's ever supportive Dad was also on hand to party at the opening along with sixties party girl Marianne Faithful. The boutique features unusual robot mannequins showcasing Stella's Spring line. Do you think they're freaky or fabulous? Stella will be back in Paris next month to present her Autumn '09 collection and I'm sure Paul will be there again too!

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Biggest Headline of 2008: Rest In Peace, Yves Saint Laurent

FabSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:00:22 -0800

It was a sad Sunday. I remember waking to the news of fashion great Yves Saint Laurent passing June 1; throughout the week the fashion world mourned. We put together a tribute slideshow, but that will never do the couturier justice. Looking back on Fab, before June 1, we featured Yves Saint Laurent on a regular basis. Most being new school YSL, under the direction of creative director Stefano Pilati, all being rooted in the man who popularized menswear for women, beatnik, and safari style. Even before then, Yves was thrown into the fire at Christian Dior, upon Dior's death, and kept the house afloat at the ripe age of 21. This man was arguably the first couturier to delve into ready-to-wear. His Rive Gauche stores sold his RTW creations, and he became an international sensation with actress Catherine Deneuve and icon Loulou de la Falaise favoring his clothes. Like many risk-takers, Yves's collections were often pooh-poohed by the press - but ended up setting the trends. Yves retired in 2002. Many of today's designers cite YSL as being an influence, and the designer left behind countless friends and fans. Here are some of our favorite stories about the late designer and the house:

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Fab Flash: Stefano Pilati Loves (Blonde) Supermodels

FabSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:00:22 -0800

Claudia Schiffer is to take over the Yves Saint Laurent throne. YSL Creative Director Stefano Pilati just announced the supermodel to be the face of his Spring campaign. Schiffer's ads, shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin in LA, is Pilati's second consecutive campaign featuring a supermodel. Schiffer follows in the footsteps of Naomi Campbell, who was featured in YSL's Fall campaign.

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Behind the Seams: Stefano Pilati Parties at YSL Dover Street Market Launch

FabSugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:00:22 -0700

We couldn't expect anything but the best at the grand opening of YSL's stand-alone Edition 24 space at London's Dover Street Market.

Fashion A-listers who joined YSL designer Stefano Pilati in fashion giddiness included Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, stylist Katie Grand, and Erin O'Conner, perused the amazing limited-edition items inspired by travel and functionality. Perfect for all those jet-setters, no? The theatrical set designed by Michael Howells worked as a great backdrop for the guests as they partied away and enjoyed copious amounts of bubbly. Pilati even gifted his friends with a limited-edition YSL canvas bag - lucky ducks!

To see more party pictures of Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Katie Grand, and Erin O'Connor, read more

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On Our Radar: Designers Tackle the Olympics

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Just because fashion designers don't play competitive sports doesn't mean they can't take part in the 2008 Olympics. Au contraire, mon frère. Hong Kong-based retailer Lane Crawford has enlisted the help of 12 of the world's most famous names - Ricardo Tisci, Burberry (left), Phillip Lim, and Stella McCartney, to name a few - for "The Collective: Synergy in Fashion." The looks will be showcased at several events throughout the Olympic season in Beijing this Summer. After August, all of the one-of-a-kind garments will be auctioned, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting UNICEF's Driving Dreams project. I've never been the athletic type, but this is dope.

To see designs by Alberta Ferretti, Givenchy, and more, read more

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