CC KUO wins the Main Prize worth over €10,000, which includes production sponsorship to create a capsule collection, brand consultancy with Plan 8, exposure to select retail stores, a 3-month subscription to EDITD.com and more. CC elates, “I am thrilled to have won. I know this opportunity will enable me to continue doing the thing I love most – creating beautiful garments.”

Though CC KUO got the gold, six other designers also receive career-moving prizes: Carmen Chen Wu (Best Womenswear Designer), BREAKS (Best Menswear Designer), Mark Goldenberg (Best Graduate 2011), and Mrs Herskin (Best Brand Identity). Kristofer Kongshaug has been chosen by the Digital Panel to receive the Digital Panel Award, and the public voted for MEGLA.M to receive the Public Choice Prize, after gaining the most supporters on LOOKK.

Starting Friday 3/23 you can buy CC KUO, along with Best Menswear Designer winner BREAKS in the Lookk.com pop up shop.

Congrats to all! Now check out the winners’ wares.

“CC KUO’s collection was the most focused, and had the most potential. You can see it on the rails already. There’s also something quite charming about her use of prints and shapes.” - Susie Lau, Style Bubble

“I just loved the exuberance of Carmen. Sometimes it’s really hard to mix different cultures and ethnic influences into a collection without it looking ‘costume’. I think Carmen does this really well and there’s something quite unique about the silhouettes.” - Susie Lau, Style Bubble

“A focused and polished collection from designers who take good care of their craftsmanship.” Susie Lau, StyleBubble

“The future is here. I love the way the MRS HERSKIN collection mixes materials, creating wearable landscapes. An outstanding result.” Filep Motwary, Un Nouveau Ideal

“Mark is playing a game with fashion that has no rules […] I could see Anna Dello Russo and Daphne Guinness both sporting designs from this collection.” - Emily Johnston, Fashion Foie Gras

“An unexpected twist to what is still a very feminine silhouette. A curve here, and extension there... he has a unique perspective that is still very wearable” Samantha Lim, Fashion Indie

“Fantasy and drama rule the roost with MEGLA.M with pieces that steal the show with each exaggerated feature.” - Emily Johnston, Fashion Foie Gras

DiorMag boasts an unnamed editor-in-chief — since we’re all too well aware how secretive the house can be about who’s in charge of what, amirite? — and debuts with eight articles, Mon. Dior’s lucky number.

And did you know that on the day of his show, the superstitious designer would sew sprigs of lily of the valley into dress linings for luck?

The online mag is full of fun facts like that, with content updated almost daily, including news and background info on the brand, such as where raw materials for Dior perfumes are harvested.

DiorMag also features shareable high-res images and long-format videos and will soon be available on the iPhone and iPad. The digital pub is officially live so take a gander over at dior.com/magazine. [WWD]

Inspired by the muses of ancient Egypt, this Ecuadorian designer calls the collection Philopator in honor of the power they held over their civilization.

This visionaire from Milan keeps it choppy and sweet.

Sheer lingerie from Paris for women in love with glamour.

Unisex, deconstructed and transparent out of Warsaw, Poland.

In the lead is this London-based designer, who places femininity and the female form under question.

1. Jak & Jil

2. Hanneli

3. Bryanboy

4. Garance Doré

5. Style Bubble

6. The Sartorialist

7. Business of Fashion

8. Style Rookie

9. The Coveteur

10. Yes! A Bunny Stream of Conch

I’ve never even heard of that last one — nor did I care to — but what do you think of this list? [Net-a-Porter]

Hillary Clinton getting the big picture in Rick Owens.

Fierce Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama telling it like it is in Proenza Schouler. What, no McQueen this time?

Doonan decided former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko needed more Dior Haute Couture in her life. As does everyone.

Susie Bubble wants Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, Theresa May, bubbling up in Versus.

Though she hardly needs the help, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy gets reworked in Stella McCartney. Only gripe, where’s the goddamn heel?

Samantha Cameron, wife of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, looking felicitous in Felicity Brown.

Former French Presidential candidate Segolene Royal going to werq in Dries Van Noten.

Nicola Formichetti threw First Lady of Cameroon and all-around fabulous black lady Chantal Biya in some Mugler. That heel is presumably also 24 inches.

Queen Rania of Jordan gets short and flirty in Erdem. Meanwhile, she’s a queen, for Elizabeth II‘s sake, not a starlet going commando at a film premiere.

Last, and certainly least, Sarah Palin, looking chic on her way to ruin what’s left of America in Christopher Kane. I can hear her cackling even through this illustration.

What do you think of these politically-charged high fashion makeovers? Personally, I think Hillary looks the best out of all of them —  giving goddess realness while sacrificing none of the power she’s been harnessing in those pantsuits over the last decade or so.

Link Love: Vogue UK

(COS shirt yoke with Whistles thunderbolts trousers, H&M x Lanvin dress tucked in, vintage scarf, Suno x Loeffler Randall wedges)

Her look always fit the London fashion scene, where over the top was a way of life, but throw her in New York or Any Mall, Middle America and her look quickly became costume.

Now it seems as if with more power, she’s taking more responsibility for her style, leaving the world of fashion for fashions sake and embracing a style that’s refreshingly unique and very mature.

While she still does manage to wear things that make more sense in theory than in practice, I feel that more and more, as I travel through the backlogs of her blog, I’m witnessing the musings of a Style Icon rather than a girl with a love for mismatched pattering, which for this blogger, who’d rather be in all black and denim is a welcoming discovery.

Link Love: Susie Bubble

Having your own fashion blog as your job seems kind of like one of those dream professions like modeling or acting where all you do all day is put together cute outfits and take pictures of yourself in them. The difference is that successful models get paid. A lot. That’s not so evident with independent fashion bloggers who might have a huge following but don’t seem to actually do much. They've got to have some money somewhere to be able to live like that, right? Recently, Susie Bubble had to confront this assumption after posting about a shopping spree on her blog, Style Bubble, where she disclosed the $338 (220 GBP) price of her Christopher Kane purchase. A reader got a bit curious, leaving the comment: “220 here, 220 there…how much money do you actually spend on clothes? and im not buyng the story…oh they are an investment, like some sort of fashion archive … how do you make money to afford to buy things like this and travel like you do.” Susie, slightly offended, retaliated, and detailed exactly how a fashion blogger supports herself …

LINK LOVE:Are Successful Fashion Bloggers All Trust-Funders?

Eu não tenho como escrever algo similar; por isso mesmo indico a perfeição do post de Susie Lau. Ela discorre sobre a falta de fotos das costas das roupas em desfiles e lookbooks. Perfeita e divina – como sempre. Se não conhece o blog, recomendo!

LINK LOVE:meu amor por Susie – my love for Susie

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Little Miss Bubble headed to the Ellery show and has us in love with the 60′s styled silhouettes, sequins and bell bottoms.

You can check out her full coverage on StyleBubble or look at more photos from the collection after the jump.

Refinery29 posted pictures of style bloggers like Jane Aldridge, Bryan Boy, Susie Style Bubble, and Tavi before and after fame, they look very different now that they are stars!

LINK LOVE: Refiney29

Check out Susie Bubble’s life size (well, they’re a bit bigger then life size) cardboard cutouts featured in the windows of the Sportsgirl Store.

LINK LOVE: Style Bubble

The bubble might currently hate me, but I’m in love with her mismatched combination.

I’m intrigued…must click the link to discover

Oh shit! hahahha. Guess we aren’t the only ones that get bashed on the daily.

LINK LOVE: Susie Bubble’s Twitter

My Fashion Life caught up with fashion blogger Susie Bubble, of Style Bubble  to see what she’s been up to (besides recently beginning work for Dazed & Confused)..check it out!

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My Fashion Life: This morning you woke up

Susie Bubble: And had a very very strong leaning towards frayed denim. Cheesy frayed denim to be precise.

MFL: How would you describe your style?

SB: Eclectic and ever-evolving.

MFL: What does a normal working day for you consist of?

SB: Staring at the screen for hours on end pondering the meaning of various URL’s.

MFL: What other fashion blogs would you recommed?

SB: Luxirare.com,Diane Pernet’s blog,Gnarlitude,Foxyman,Style Lines,Tavi… the list goes on…

MFL: Fashion tip for the season?

SB: Replace the fashion tips with PG-Tips?

MFL: What’s your super power?

SB: The ability to drink copious amounts of tea…

MFL: What’s your party trick?

SB: Turning up overdressed. Everytime.

MFL: Who or what has been your greatest fashion influence?

SB: The movements of the sun and whether it decides to show its face…

MFL: If you owned a shop, what would it be called?

SB:Verbal Diarrhea

MFL: If you could be dressed by anyone, who would it be and what would you have them put you in?

SB: Surely if they were dressing me, they would be in charge of what to put me in? I’ll leave the task in the hands of Camille Bidault Waddington who has exceedingly good taste…

MFL: Who are your favourite emerging designers and what is it that you love about them?

SB: Louise Gray’s unexpected mix of different elements, Sandra Backlund’s immense sense of shape, Mary Katrantzou’s unique stance on prints, and Jeremy Laing’s stealthy cool.

MFL: What item of clothing (if any) do you wish that more of us wore?

SB: Hats.

MFL: With blogs and ezines becoming increasing popular, do you think print magazines have a future?

SB: Yes of course – I’ll still be buying them!

MFL: Finally, what’s the one question you wish people asked you but you’ve never had the opportunity to answer? (And what is the answer?)

SB: Do you have wrinkly elbows? Yes…they’re like walnuts.

MFL: Epitaph:

SB: A melting potato of a girl.

SOURCE: My Fashion Life

Susie Bubble took some time to talk about Marios Schwab’s latest collection, a mix of printed dresses with 3-D images on them. We weren’t impressed. Seriously Schwab, if you’re going to enter a third dimension can you at least make sure your prints are of something we want to see popping out at us, say like a Tiger (oh scary), a fist (watch out now!!!) or a giant pair of bodascious tatas!!! (I’d prefer the last although combing the three might make for the ulitmate sensory experience, eh?)

Either way, the collection seems to require the kind of gimmick that Schwab introduced cause as a whole, it was unmemorable. You can check out Susie’s snaps of the show and judge for yourself. Be sure to leave comments if you think I’m a totally idiot for talking smackage.

(Photography by Kate Rodgers and Patrick Lindblom)

LINKAGE: See that 3-D?

Our fave bubble girl was spotted on Facehunter, looking like her usual fabulous self. Love the leggings, love the shoes, love the random bicycle…

The full list below. Enjoysies.

Dazed & Confused

i-D

British Vogue

British Elle

Vogue Paris

Jalouse

Nylon

Teen Vogue

Flux

Numero

WAD

Surface

Another

10

Lula

Amelia’s Magazine

A Magazine

Let Them Eat Cak

I’m running out of outfits for events, and sick of seeing the same non-celebrity celebrities (Cory Kennedy, cute girl but far from stardom). On the bright side, fashion week is almost over and the good stuff is only yet to come. Tomorrow night is Peter Som (9pm at the tents) and then the Gucci/Madonna/UN cocktail party. Yes, Indies, we are cool enough to get an invite, personally messaged over this morning. Very excited, especially since feeling jealousy toward Susie Bubble for getting an invite, who we met Sunday night at The Box. What a sweet girl! Thursday is the NY Couture show. Everyone needs to be there! After all, she is the new Heatherette.

Then Friday, off to the Gen Art Fall 2008 Fashion Show. And this year, they are mixing things up. The nations leading art and fashion organization is showcasing one chosen designer, instead of their normal three. Camilla Staerk will be presenting her label, STAERK. The collection titled “Bride of the Black Moon,” will return her beloved noir palette and luxurious textures of leather and lace. Looking forward to seeing that, and meeting the designer. Below: piece from Camilla’s previous collection.

Many shows have come and gone this past week, but one still stands out in my mind. Maybe because of the celebrities, maybe because of the floor length gowns that I would never have a place to wear to, but mainly because of the abundance of FUR. I know, I know! Fur is bad, PETA will not be happy with me, but what can I say, it’s the Russian in me. Venexiana was a show unlike any other. With looks that included full length fur coats, sequence cocktail dresses, and floor length silk gowns. I was speechless…Imagine that!

All photos courtesy of a very good friend, Rick Louis. Entire collection available on Flickr.

The band. Mostly spoken word and lipsyncing plus some fun dance routine featuring “Russian.Fire.Bird” which was a little like the YMCA.

I’ll never get modern British music.

Totally in hearts with Cory Kennedy. Something about chicks with income that always gets me going.  She’s a real sweetheart, but you can tell that she’s on the cusp of real celebrity status away from her indie following. Give it a year and a show on MTV and she’ll be more followed than Paris Hilton. Hope your up for the challenge, Cory.  Oh yeah, and your officially off my BASH list. (yes, I know I’m a wimp.)

Cory Solo.

Our favorite UK blogger Susie Bubble from Style Bubble makes her New York Debut. The girl will be rocking with Madonna at the upcoming Gucci party in Central Park. Two thoughts that I was wrong about – 1. She is so not short. 2. She has a British accent. Super cute, uber stylish.

Me with Ms.Bubble

JoMarie, our stylish fashion week friendly, got up close and personal with Kyle XY (Matt Dallas).  This dude is so not gay. He hit on anything and everything with boobs. After asking him to show us his belly button, we discussed whether pretty boys are considered cute or hot.  Conversation ended when Beckham trumped all.

After all the excitement of meeting a real “celebrity” I headed to VIP to party with Iqons magazines and Shaded View of Fashion star, Diane Pernet.  Through her raspy voice she gave me some insight on making a blog spectacular. She smelled like the incents from a Catholic church. It was Commes de Garcons perfume, of course.

After THE BOX and the Iqons Magazine party we headed to Terexov after party. Vodka and Caviar and models, oh my.

Later is was over to La Esquina (yes, Serge Becker owns my ass).  Mexican luchadores and more models abounded.  Checked the watch, 3AM. Better head home and get some sleep, day four is tomorrow and it’s the busiest yet.  See ya tomorrow indies.

LG: How long does it take you to get dressed in the morning?SL: It depends on where I’m going but somewhere between 10 and 20 minutes. I don’t tend to try on different outfits as I have a fairly fixed idea of what I’m going for in my head as soon as I’ve woken up.LG: What do you consider a fashion faux pas?SL: I don’t really believe in the that phrase. Or at least I think it’s used in a very silly way. There is no such thing as a faux pas if you wear everything with conviction. So I guess the faux pas is wearing something without conviction?LG: Do you feel a person should dress age accordingly?SL: I don’t really believe in age-appropriate dressing as it really depends on the person. I’ve seen 50 year olds rock studded shoes mixed with Aztec printed dresses perfectly well. I don’t really guess people’s age that well either so if they’re wearing a non-age appropriate outfit, I probably wouldn’t know!

LG: What is one thing every girl/guy should have in their wardrobe?SL: Something that makes them feel invincible when they walk out of the door. For me, it’s my pink Miu Miu Pop platform shoes. It might be something entirely different for someone else.LG: Who do you consider fashion icons?SL: Would it be entirely wrong if I said I don’t have one? ‘Fashion Icon’ is a heavy title that I don’t use lightly so for me, I haven’t really found that person.LG: Who/what do you look to for inspiration?SL: The weather, my collection of historical biographies, countless stacks of magazines, Etsy, Ebay, countless number of blogs, fabric stores, films, the streets of London

LG: Who is your favorite designer?SL: I love so many designers work, it’s very hard to name one favorite but I guess the work that I’m constantly intrigued by is Olivier Theyskens.LG: Favorite fashion capital/ For what reason?SL: London because I know it the best and because I like seeing new and exciting talent emerge from the place which I know so well. Though Paris comes a very close second.

LG: Which has better fashion Hong Kong or London? How do they differ?SL: London has a much more diverse array of fashion both in street style and what is available in shopping. Thought he style aesthetic of style in Hong Kong is perceived as being more outrageous than it is in London, it’s quite limited and very one-dimensional for me. For womenswear, it sometimes errs on the overly cute side of things for me.For more from Susie Bubble visit StyleBubble.Typepad.comWanna Share Your Fashions Online? Visit Trendible.com.