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2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony: A High Tech Masterpiece

GeekSugar — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:00:27 PDT

Did you happen to catch NBC's broadcast of the opening ceremonies from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on Friday eve? What a sight it was! Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) were installed across the entire stadium (even the roof!) and a LED screen, measuring 147 meters long and 22 meters wide was placed in the center of the stadium. And for the full futuristic effect, around 44,000 tiny LED beads, all different colors, were embedded within the LED screen as well as in the costumes of the performers. "We have combined creativity with the most complicated technologies in Olympic history to maximize the visual and sensory impact on the audience," said Yu Jianping, technical team leader for the opening.

To see just how magnificent the show was, check out my slideshow. And be sure to catch all the highlights and video footage from the games online!

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Soludos For Opening Ceremony's Latest Collaboration Has Us Counting Down the Days 'Til Summer

Marisa Tom — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:05 PDT

With the latest (read: third) installment of Soludos for Opening Ceremony newly minted and shoppable, we've officially got surf, sun, and sand on our minds. This time around, the espadrille brand and cool-girl clothier have teamed up to create seven new exclusive styles, and lucky for us, the collaboration just so happens to put an edgy spin on the classic Summer sole by injecting out-of-the-box hues and textures into the mix. Think brilliant neon lemon stripe linens, neutral-toned raffia, and one supercool perforated leather pair. And while the $45 price point is sweet, we love that these shoes are warm weather versatile. From hitting the beach to running around the city, to lazy Sunday brunches, Soludos for Opening Ceremony gives us an easy solution to our laid-back Summer dressing quandaries. Click through to see the complete collection - and let us know which pair you'll be snagging in the comments.

The Covet List: Rodarte x Opening Ceremony Lace Blazer

Noria Morales — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:00:04 PST

The Piece: Rodarte for Opening Ceremony Lace Blazer

The Investment: $725

Why We Covet: It's Rodarte. The Mulleavy sisters have become one of fashion's most highly respected designer duos, and their collections are the hard-to-acquire stuff of fantasy. Their collaboration with Opening Ceremony has all their romance and frills in functional silhouettes at a slightly lower price point, making it extremely covetable. Case in point: this incredibly detailed, ultra gorgeous floral guipire lace jacket that will be perfect for the soft dreaminess of Spring. It can look chic over a sleek silk column dress, flirty over a tank and jeans, or romantic with a flowy dress. It's got slight bell sleeves and a gently curved collar. It's something new that could be vintage, and we guarantee you could bring this out every season and get a million compliments.

It's a Collaborative Three-Way!

Noria Morales — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:41:58 PDT

With designer collaborations a dime a dozen, how do you keep it exciting? By adding a third to the party. Collaboration king (or queen) Opening Ceremony is partnering with Lane Crawford on a pop-up shop, and they enlisted designers Alexander Wang, Pamela Love, and Band of Outsiders to design exclusive pieces to mark the occasion. Here's a sneak peek at the pieces from each designer - Alex Wang did a tee-shirt, Pamela Love did a skull necklace, and Band of Outsiders did ties. If you won't be in Hong Kong for the pop-up shop, you can always shop it online.

If you could put together the ultimate designer collaboration three-way, who would it be? Tell us in the comments!

Link Time: See Opening Ceremony's Fall '11 Lookbook

FabSugar — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:40:38 PDT

Check out Opening Ceremony's Fall '11 lookbook - Fashionologie
See Heidi Klum's Spring collection for New Balance - InStyle
Online retailers will be allowed to participate in this year's Fashion's Night Out - The Cut
Michael by Michael Kors Joan bag: an ode to Mom - Bag Snob
Dolce & Gabbana are throwing a party for Justin Bieber - Vogue UK Daily
Miu Miu launches e-commerce site - Miu Miu
Inside Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief pop-up shop - Racked
Keira Knightley toughens up - Teen Vogue
Five things we love about the new Suno e-commerce site - Lucky
Window into the world of Daphne Guinness and friends - Vogue Daily
The best rain gear for April showers - StyleList

Glee-ful Highlights From Season Finale "Goodbye"

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:00:40 PDT

We say goodbye to McKinley High's graduating class of 2012 on this week's season finale of Glee, and while we'll be seeing a lot of these characters next year, for some, it was their swan song (pardon the pun). Everyone is feeling nostalgic, not the least of whom is Mr. Schue, who gives the kids an assignment of picking a goodbye song. The episode is mostly devoted to the characters giving each other touching send-offs, which made me feel sentimental too.

There's a pretty big development at the end of the episode that I was expecting, but it surprised me by how bittersweet it actually is. Ready to break down the highlights of the Glee season finale? Just keep reading.

David Beckham Brings the Olympic Flame to England

Lauren Turner — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:38:12 PDT

David Beckham had the honor of bringing the Olympic Flame from Athens, Greece, to England yesterday. He participated in a welcome ceremony in his home country that marks the beginning of a 70-day relay for the flame before the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The flame has since moved into the hands of three-time Olympic sailing champion Ben Ainslie, who is the first of 8,000 torchbearers to handle the flame before it reaches London for the opening ceremonies. David spent a few days in Greece ahead of his flame duties and met up with a group of children at an Athens school.

David Beckham's Road to the Olympics Starts in Greece

Katie Henry — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:39:56 PDT

David Beckham visited the Experimental University School in Athens, Greece, today before traveling to the UK with the official Olympic torch. David, Princess Anne, and various Olympic officials boarded an Airbus dubbed Firefly and embarked on a four-hour flight with the Olympic torch, bound for an airfield in Culdrose, Cornwall. Expressing his gratitude and excitement, David posted a heartfelt message on his Facebook wall, "What an incredible moment, very proud day for me and so excited for the country."

The torch will make its way across the UK during a 70-day relay before returning to London for the Summer Games opening ceremony. It's been a week full of memorable events for David. David and the LA Galaxy were honored at the White House on Tuesday for their MLS Cup win, and in addition to bringing the torch to his home country, he was also nominated in the category of choice male athlete at this year's Teen Choice Awards.

Pastel Gowns Take the Lead at Cannes Film Festival Day One

Allison McNamara — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:27:11 PDT

The Cannes Film Festival is off to a very stylish start thanks to pastel-clad celebrities including Diane Kruger, Freida Pinto, and Eva Longoria. Diane is serving as a jury member at this year's festival, which means we will be getting daily doses of her impeccable red-carpet style. She kicked off the opening ceremony in an ethereal, seafoam Giambattista Valli number that floated down the carpet. Freida Pinto and Eva Longoria also opted for softer shades on Cannes's first night. Watch today's Fab Flash to see all of these gorgeous pastel-hued gowns. On Allison McNamara: H&M top.

Lauren Conrad: Swimsuit Guide

Lauren Conrad — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:01:48 PDT

We are thrilled to share this story from Lauren Conrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven has started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics - fashion, beauty, food, party planning - and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This week, she's sharing her swimsuit picks.

Now that we are all getting in tip-top shape with my Bikini Boot Camp Plan, it's time to start actually shopping for the perfect swimsuit. I usually like to snag a new suit before Memorial Day since I almost always end up on the beach or at the pool… What about you?

But before you shop, make sure you check out my swimwear guide on how to pick the right swimsuit for your body. That way you will have a better idea as to which cuts work best with your shape. Once you've pinpointed a style that works, get shopping!

Here are 10 of my favorite swimsuits for summer 2012:

Keep reading to find out where to shop Lauren's picks.