Since Katie Holmes became firm friends with Victoria Beckham there’s been much speculation as to whether she would follow in her footsteps and make attempts to enter the fashion industry. Well, it appears that the actress couldn’t resist.
It’s true, Pete Doherty has sold his soul to fashion. Announced just yesterday, Gio-Goi, the label known for dressing many in the music industry confirmed Doherty will be involved in the design process for the Spring/Summer ‘07 range. Calling the recovering drug addict the inspiration behind the line, co-founder Anthony Donnelly sang his praises for Doherty claiming that,
“Peter looks fantastic as a model. We are very excited. We look forward to having Pete’s influence as a rock icon in the design process.”
With Kate dabbling in music and frequenting the stage with the Babyshambles, it was inevitable Doherty would try his hand at fashion. Fans won’t have long to wait as the line is launching next month and will be sold in Selfridges. A special preview will be given by Doherty who is set to wear some of the designs at a secret Babyshambles gig in London scheduled just before Christmas.
To win a chance to meet the band and watch them perform at the secret gig, check out gio-goi.com
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Justin Timberlake is hard at work with business partner and best friend Trace Ayala, preparing for their first runway fashion show at L.A Fashion Week. The pair will be presenting their spring/summer ‘07 line from their clothing label William Rast. According to Timberlake the emphasis for the line which mixes Tennessee with Hollywood has been on “fit”.
The show is inspired by their favourite movie “The Outsiders”, and will take place at night club Social Hollywood, Mr Timberlake will be performing at the celeb studded after party.
“We’re incredibly excited about the show – if it’s one thing I understand, it’s how to put on a show,” said Timberlake.
So Beyonce’s new line is causing quite a stir, some think its way too expensive while others can’t get enough. Either way, many are talking about the debut of the House of Dereon.
Beyonce has released a statement saying,
” the aim is to fuse celebrity power and design artistry into a brand of global importance.”
Intending to offer affordable couture, furs, ready-to-wear, denim and casual sportswear, the line is named after her seamstress grandma and according to the bootylicious babe its theme is,
taking nothing and turning it into something because that’s what my grandmother did with all kinds of fabrics. She just turned everything into masterpieces, and that’s what my mother does.”
Could Beyonce be a bit deranged? Tina’s creations are far from masterpieces, more like god awful! Destiny Child’s style has drastically changed since they were released from wearing the nightmare that was Tina Knowles designs.
And they emerged more stylish and glam then ever….
It’s very likely her grandma did create something out of nothing but today, Miss and Mrs Knowles are far from doing they same. With a great deal of start up capital enabling them to invest in better fabrics than most, this really cant be what Beyonce’s referring to as nothing.
It’s bad enough she’s joined the whole celebrity cum fashion designer posse who are determined to take over the industry, but trying to justify it, with a lame grandma theme really doesn’t sound too good.
The collection isn’t as bad as Tina’s earlier work, but the House of Dereon hasn’t really made or added any creative differences to the industry. Nevertheless sales of the label probably won’t reflect this, and everyone will most likely run out to buy pieces because Miss Knowles supposedly designed it. Jeans are currently available for purchase on the site and are selling for approx. $100 each.
If you love your celebrity clothing lines, then you’ll be excited to hear that Justin Timberlake will be launching his own label with childhood friend Trace Ayala. Merging street chic with country wear, Timberlake said of the line, “This clothing is representative of where we come from - it’s sort of country, but it’s also got a little edge and a little chic to it.”
The label will be called William (the name of Justin’s grandfather) Rast (the last name of Trace’s grandfather). William Rast will be launched in Bloomingdales in November.
I knew this would happen, it was just coming wasn’t it. thanks to www.nogoodforme.com for this piece.
Lets hope she handles the marketing better than Pharrell..
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