Over the last couple of years an overwhelming number of celebrities have attempted to design for, or create their own, fashion labels. In the past celebrities have lent their names to a company or publicly endorsed a company’s products. Recently, however, these superstars are taking the reins of the design process and creating their own aesthetics.
Victoria Beckham was recently honoured at the British Fashion Awards, and with good reason. The former Spice Girl managed to design a very wearable and ultra-chic collection that was seen on the red carpet worldwide. This former pop-sensation shows no signs of slowing down in the coming seasons. Below: from Victoria Beckham for F/W 2011.
Although Kanye’s Parisian debut was received with mixed reviews, the musician-turned-designer appears to have a good starting point for his vision. Many of these looks have been seen before, and some of the materials used did seem a little inappropriate for the season. Regardless of the misconnections in his collection he shows a promising future. Below: from Kanye West for S/S 2012.
The Olsen twins are known for their unique personal style, an upscale take on the ‘Bohemian chic’. The twins launched The Row in 2007, focussing on tailored women’s clothing, and since have expanded to include menswear. Mary-Kate and Ashley have grown up in front of America and have shown that they have much more up their oversized sleeves. Below: from The Row for S/S 2012.
The Olsen Twins, Kanye West and Victoria Beckham have successfully transitioned to design, but unfortunately some of the greatest fashion flops of the past decade are also due to celebrities’ confidence in fashion; remember Lindsey Lohan or Avril Lavigne’s recent attempt?
Left: Abby Dawn SS2012; Right: Ungaro SS2010
Some of the greatest fashion innovators are also celebrities who were initially criticized for their interest in the industry. Although many celebrities have failed to break into the industry, we are sure to see some interesting collections from many stars in the near future.
Over the last couple of years an overwhelming number of celebrities have attempted to design for, or create their own, fashion labels. In the past celebrities have lent their names to a company or publicly endorsed a company’s products. Recently, however, these superstars are taking the reins of the design process and creating their own aesthetics.
Victoria Beckham was recently honoured at the British Fashion Awards, and with good reason. The former Spice Girl managed to design a very wearable and ultra-chic collection that was seen on the red carpet worldwide. This former pop-sensation shows no signs of slowing down in the coming seasons. Below: from Victoria Beckham for F/W 2011.
Although Kanye’s Parisian debut was received with mixed reviews, the musician-turned-designer appears to have a good starting point for his vision. Many of these looks have been seen before, and some of the materials used did seem a little inappropriate for the season. Regardless of the misconnections in his collection he shows a promising future. Below: from Kanye West for S/S 2012.
The Olsen twins are known for their unique personal style, an upscale take on the ‘Bohemian chic’. The twins launched The Row in 2007, focussing on tailored women’s clothing, and since have expanded to include menswear. Mary-Kate and Ashley have grown up in front of America and have shown that they have much more up their oversized sleeves. Below: from The Row for S/S 2012.
The Olsen Twins, Kanye West and Victoria Beckham have successfully transitioned to design, but unfortunately some of the greatest fashion flops of the past decade are also due to celebrities' confidence in fashion; remember Lindsey Lohan or Avril Lavigne’s recent attempt?
Left: Abby Dawn SS2012; Right: Ungaro SS2010
Some of the greatest fashion innovators are also celebrities who were initially criticized for their interest in the industry. Although many celebrities have failed to break into the industry, we are sure to see some interesting collections from many stars in the near future.
