Everyone who’s sick of seeing cheesy pics of Spencer and Heidi of The Hills, raise your hands.
The latest money-making publicity attempt by L.C.’s nemesis is her recently debuted fashion line for Anchor Blue called, what else, but Heidiwood.
It seems as though being a socialite, actor or reality TV star basically guarantees a successful foray into the fashion, beauty and accessories realm. Almost everyday there’s a new announcement or buzz about celebrities becoming spokesmodels or designers for some of our favourite brands.
Sarah Jessica Parker made the headlines this week after speaking out about her hurt feelings upon hearing she was voted Maxim’s un-sexiest woman alive. Granted, its not the best title one can hope to receive.
Most of the stories feature a breakdown of SJP’s earnings, confirming that she’s made £12.5m ($25m) in just 4 years from advertising, movies and collaborations.
Peaches Geldof is keeping herself busy this year. Not only will Sir Bob’s daughter work as a magazine editor for her own reality show, but now WWD confirm she will be turning her hand to fashion design.
For autumn, Peaches will create a capsule collection of dresses, separates, and bags for the label PPQ. Naturally the colour palette of the line will consist of peach and a touch of black.
Founded in 1992, by Percy Parker and Amy Molyneaux, PPQ has gained a loyal customer base and Peaches has been seen on a number of occassions wearing their designs.
If you haven’t already heard, those budding fashionistas, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have launched a line for the higher end of the market called The Row.
Check out the video below for a preview of the collection which basically screams “this is a line that can carry you from casual day to glam night”. Not bad for their first attempt at tackling high end. Anyone against the use of fur should probably not watch!
Amidst the whoo-hah of fashion week, the launch of Chloë Sevigny’s new collection for Opening Ceremony appears to have been overlooked….perhaps fashion week wasn’t the best of times for its release. In the video below Chloë showcases some pieces to Style.com and explains how the partnership came about.
Thoughts on the line? Well its very Chloë…whatever that is. I would define it as quirky but apparently she doesnt agree. Well whether you love it or hate it, is probably dependent on if you like her style…..
I know I’m probably aligning myself with the minority when I say this, but not only am I looking forward to Roberto Cavalli for H&M but I believe the line will be a success. Let’s hope I’m not forced to eat my words when the collection hits the stores in November! But seriously… judging from these preview pics I do think we’re in for a treat. In fact as far as collaborations go I’d say we’re in for a lot of treats this season.
So it’s not exactly breaking news that Sienna Miller along with her sister Savannah have launched a label called “Twenty8Twelve“. After celebrating with a party in New York, the sisters brought the festivities to London with a private party to mark the opening of their new boutique in Notting Hill. Pictures from the collection surfaced a while ago and after numerous peeks I can’t seem to form any concrete opinion about the line. Do I love it, hate it or feel indifferent? I really don’t know. Pieces that have been worn by the Miller sisters at parties or in editorial pics, look fab. But standard images like these, just fail to impress.
No good for me gives her take on the SJP interview with Cathy Horyn.
Actress SARAH JESSICA PARKER has launched a crusade to cover up young America with her new cheap-chic clothing line Bitten. The former Sex + The City star’s new Steve + Barry line of affordable womenswear features only conservative attire - because the actress is tired of seeing young girls baring almost all…….”There’s not going to be any inappropriate midriff showing, regardless of your age. I really don’t care for it. I feel like, as a culture, we have seen enough damage done by it. It’s provocative in a way that I just don’t feel comfortable with.”
Erm o.k… this revelation comes after Sarah Jessica Parker enjoyed a high level of success from a show which was far from conservative. I’ve gnerally tried to stay away from the SJP for Steve and Barry’s relationship and try to avoid posting too often about the other celebrity lines which keep cropping up mainly because I have no interest in them. I believe what is actually damaging for us as a culture is all these damn celebrity collections! Designers for the high street I can somewhat understand, we’re buying into the design which is good enough for me and as much as I sometimes have my reservations about the partnerships, I fully accept the argument for them and I’m willing to accept that my qualms are based on unreasonable emotion.
But celebrities for the high street and celebrity labels, need to be stopped. I’m all for affordable fashion, my wardrobe would be empty without it, but what I find distasteful is the mass hysteria which surrounds the idea that a collection of clothes is only as worthy as the celebrity persona that is attached to it. I pity the next generation who soon enough will only associate and make their fashion choices based on their celebrity preference. For me the final straw of this epidemic came with Kate Moss -who has apparently raked in over £3m with her line – for Topshop.
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