Sadove joins a long and prestigious list of Superstar honorees including Karl Lagerfeld, Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan and Valentino Garavani.

FGI will also honor some Stars who aren’t quite as Super such as Raf Simons, recent haute couture hero Giambattista Valli and Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte in the fashion category and Jules Moore will get her dues in the entertainment category. Guinness, meanwhile, will receive the Fashion Provocateur award.

Loveable mo Simon Doonan will host the event at Cipriani on Wall Street and Ruben Toledo will handle the award artwork. [WWD]

When FashionIndie ‘s lovely EIC, Samantha Lim asked Ruben Toledo what he’ll wear to trudge through the 39 feet of snow presently covering the streets and sidewalks, he responded:

“I’ll wear plastic bags over my regular boots. I love the refugee look. I’m a  political refugee from Cuba, so any moment to dress out of the ordinary I take with gusto! I’ll be all over plastic bags and rubber bands to keep everything on me. I’m big on that and Isabel is too. She’ll probably be wearing like three layers of tube socks and probably like four coats with a belt over it, she loves that kind of look.”

And since Ruben only wears Isabel Toledo, you can expect that those plastic bags will be branded. Mark my words, look for Michelle Obama wearing Isabel Toledo shoe-bags in the coming months.

Mo wore the couture confection for the taping of TNT‘s Christmas in Washington special airing Saturday night at 8 pm EST.

Jon Schneck, co-owner of New York Vintage (along with his wife Shannon Hoey) thinks that this might be “first time a First Lady has worn a vintage dress” and is “truly honored” that Mrs. Obama chose his store for her “first venture into vintage clothing.”

First, but apparently not the last. Schneck says that Mobama has scheduled other dresses from their archives, therefore we can expect a fervently renewed interest in vintage clothing. After all, whatever Michelle Obama wears has resounding effects in the fashion industry and in women’s personal lives.

I wouldn’t have even looked at a kitten heel two years ago, but then came the statuesque First Lady catwalking from Air Force One, wearing a Jason Wu dress and a J. Crew sweater set, an Isabel Toledo bag in one hand,  the world’s problems in the other, wearing a dainty 2-inch heel. And my mind. Was. Blown.

New York Vintage, in particular, will probably get some serious business as a result so get your classic couture now before everyone and their gay best friend invades their Chelsea store and strips them clean.

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If you can tell, we are big Halloween people – as evidenced by our Snooki costume excitement – and cannot contain our glee over Simon Doonan’s costume collection for Target. The line, which hit online 5 days early, features quirky interpretations – ie. Spaghetti and Meatballs – a welcome break from the onslaught of slutty kittens and nurses that dominate the holiday.

But in typical Doonan fashion, he managed to slip a few pop culture references in there, too. “I thought of The Situation and those boys from ‘Jersey Shore’ when I did the T-shirt for the Pumpkin Punk Rocker costume.” Check out the line for yourself here:

• Costume Couture by Simon Doonan “A-List Celebrity”

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• Costume Couture by Simon Doonan “Spaghetti”

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• Costume Couture by Simon Doonan Glamour “Ghost”

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• Costume Couture by Simon Doonan “Diva Witch”

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• Costume Couture by Simon Doonan “Spaghetti and Meatballs”

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  Simon Doonan is the artistic director of Barneys and author of “Eccentric Glamour.”

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Check out more of our favorite Halloween costumes ever, from at-home Mad Men, to odd slutty costumes (hello, slutty Lobster). Then head over to our guides of the best leggings and cardigans for fall.

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We love British designer Henry Holland’s bold, 80’s tee’s for their hot colors and cute taglines, so were psyched to learn about his latest collaboration with Roxy. The Roxy Heart collection is made up of 15 sporty yet girly pieces featuring Holland-approved details like quilting, studs and of course, heart designs. Check out the line for yourself, which hits stores in October, here:

Check out more of our favorite collaborations, like Dolce Vita and Isabel Toledo for Target. Then head over to our guides of the best celebrity denim, and fall fashion.

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1. Get a Sneak Peek of Kate Moss’ Vintage-Inspired Fall Longchamp Line Three Months Early Bag snobs can check out the upcoming Kate Moss…
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3. Sneak Peek: Get Ready For Bikini Weather With Banana Republic’s New Luxe Leisure Line Banana Republic is one of those stores you can go…

LINK LOVE:Get A Sneak Peek At Henry Holland’s Sporty Roxy Line Before It Hits In October

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Toledo Towels.

Bright Stephen Burrows and warm woolen mittens…

Though white paper packages tied up with strings are not on my list, these are a few of my favorite people. Unless you are dead, you know that Target is opening its first store in New York City…East Harlem to be exact. Although it is still a bit of a schlepp for me, seeing that I am a devout downtown-ite, the great news is that the Target folks had the where-with-all to engage designers that would resonate in their new neighborhood. Most notably, Stephen Burrows and the illustrious Isabel and Ruben Toledo. When Target launches those limited edition designer bits with the likes of Zac Posen or Alexander McQueen, that stuff doesn’t really float my boat. At least now, I get to crow about Ruben and Isabel Toledo’s swimwear collection and Stephen Burrows’ signature hand print T-shirts. Why? Because I lerve them. I have known Stephen since the early days of Studio 54…I was a Burrow-ette. And as for the Toledos, well, name me one other couple in the fashion industry that is as admired, respected and talented as those two, besides maybe Inez van Lamsveerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Go ahead….name another couple on that level…you see…ungats? Sorry, but Katy Perry and Russell Brand do not cut it.

Stephen Burrows…work.

Most importantly, these groovy designers are donating a percentage of sales to their favorite charities. Isabel and Ruben Toledo have selected El Museo del Barrio, while Stephen Burrows is supporting The Young Women’s Leadership School of East Harlem. So, check out some of the pieces that my peeps are doing…and buy, buy baby.

OK, I love the swimsuits…but can you make something for me, please?

LINK LOVE:Raindrops On Roses And Ruben and Isabel Toledo

Isabel Toledo is set to design a line for Payless, due in stores this fall, which will retail for less than $40.“I’m designing shoes that you want to see women wear on a day-to-day basis, you’ll see a very clean, graphic design, very utilitarian. I’m really interested in making shoes that women can walk in. Even for the evening shoes, I’m trying to address comfort and high style at a great price.”

LINK LOVE: Eclectic Melange

It may seem like Fashion Indie is turning into Real Estate Indie, but with photos of swanky designer apartments floating all over the web, I can’t help sharing these eclectic pads with you indies! Isabel Toledo and artist husband Ruben gutted and converted a poorly maintained midtown loft into an inspiring and intimate city escape. Decorated with personal artwork, exotic plants, mannequins, streetlights and other unique items, the rooftop space (complete with full skylight) is a retreat away from the craze of the fashion industry. 

For more, check out NY Mag!

I live 5 miles outside of D.C. I am not interested in seeing how quickly the Porta Potties freeze over or touching strangers with my nice coat.

But I can spot Michelle Obama leaving St. John’s Church on the TV and run to the Internet and find an image of it!

Washington is actually clear of wintery weather, and the Obamas are mostly hanging out inside what I’m sure is a heated limo. So luckily Michelle’s not all bundled up. (I wonder if Barack is wearing long underwear?)

She’s wearing a yellow-gold brocade Isabel Toledo skirtsuit with an interesting choice of green Jimmy Choo pumps and green J. Crew gloves.

Toledo is a Cuban-born, New York-based designer that has been a favorite of both Mrs. Obama and her style fans.

No doubt this is only the first of a couple outfits she will wear today!

Image from Telegraph.

R.J. Cutler’s documentary on Anna Wintour and her mad dash to produce the September 2007 issue of Vogue hits Sundance this week. It’s instant nostalgia for the good days of fashion.

“My observation with the creativity in the hallways and offices is that Vogue is like the mist. You don’t think it’s raining and all of a sudden you’re soaking wet,” says Cutler on his experiences.

Designers set to have a major role in the documentary include Thakoon Panichgul, Oscar de la Renta, Patrick Demarchelier, Karl Lagerfeld, Nicolas Ghesquière, Jean Paul Gaultier, Stefano Pilati, Phillip Lim and Isabel Toledo, among others.

LINKAGE: Vogue On Film