Rob Kim/Getty Victoria Beckham has plans to open a brick and mortar store (possibly in London), plus get into e-commerce. Hope your credit card is ready for a workout. [ Fashionista ] Adele can sell millions of records, but apparently not British fashion magazines [ The Cut ] Supermodel Coco Rocha styled 10 fun summer outfits as Target’s guest editor [ Fabsugar ] Jeremy Scott designed Nicki Minaj ‘s tour costumes and—no shocker here—they’re eye-popping [ MTV Style ] Snow White and the Huntsman inspires a Deborah Lippman nail polish set with two shades fit for a warrior princess [ SheFinds ]
May 18, 2012 | Posted in
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Courtesy Destination Maternity; Inset: Jamie McCarthy/Getty She just had baby Maxwell Drew two weeks ago, but Jessica Simpson is already giving birth to another venture: a maternity line. The designer announced plans for her latest collection, aptly named Jessica Simpson Maternity, just this morning.
May 14, 2012 | Posted in
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Courtesy Camilla Akransand for Harper’s Bazaar U.K. There’s another member of the Tilda Swinton fan club : one Victoria Beckham . “I’m quite obsessed with [her],” she tells Harper’s Bazaar U.K. “I find her intriguing, very stylish, she clearly understands fashion.” Opening up about her clothing line and design process, Beckham — who recently cut her hair — reveals her designer crush, too: Miuccia Prada. “I’m absolutely blown away,” she shares
March 29, 2012 | Posted in
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Gerardo Somoza/Startraks; Inset: Courtesy Cole Haan She has a big match coming up — an exhibition at New York’s Madison Square Garden in March — but Maria Sharapova is also focused on fashion these days. The tennis star sat front row at several big runway shows this week (Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta and Marc Jacobs, to name a few), and is continually hard at work on her Cole Haan accessories collection . “I always imagined myself being involved in design, but I never thought [others would show] such good interest in [my work],” she tells PEOPLE. “I haven’t even been in the business for that long.” Sharapova began designing footwear and handbags for the brand in 2008; brightly colored pumps, sandals and flats (like the Air Bacara Ballet , above) pepper her current collection. “Flats were the first shoe I wanted to design,” she shares. Given that she stands at 6-ft., 2-in., that definitely makes sense.
February 17, 2012 | Posted in
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Getty (2); Splash News Online; WireImage Though she is reportedly expecting her first child, Sienna Miller ‘s fashion baby has already flown the coop. After six years as co-creative directors at Twenty8Twelve , she and sister Savannah have stepped down from their joint role at the label. “We’ve had a brilliant six years at Twenty8Twelve and are now looking forward to new pastures,” the sisters tell WWD . “We wish the brand the best of luck for the future.” (The statement is a stark contrast to the sisters’ feelings in 2010: “These are the clothes we wear,” Savannah told WWD at the time
January 25, 2012 | Posted in
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Henry Lamb/Photowire/BEImages Avril Lavigne , who already lends her vision to a clothing line and two fragrances , wants to add some punk rock to your polish. Sally Hansen has partnered with the singer for a limited collection of Salon Effects nail strips, launching in April. “I was really excited about the Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips — especially since they’re superquick,” she told WWD . “It’s supercool because the designs that I came up with are my personal style and vibe — they’re rock ’n’ roll and fun and bright and colorful
January 20, 2012 | Posted in
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Sasha Eisenman They’ve lent their keen eye to designing jewelry , but Kate Bosworth and stylist pal Cher Coulter are teaming up for a new endeavor. The New York Times reports that the duo is working on a “denim collaboration,” which makes perfect sense for the actress, who was named PEOPLE’s 2011 “ Jean Queen .” “Kate loves denim because it’s easy and casual,” Coulter told PEOPLE in October.
January 17, 2012 | Posted in
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Courtesy Armani; Inset: Bill Davila/Startraks Good girl gone … designer? Rihanna is parlaying her gig as the face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans into an even bigger job, creating a capsule collection for the brand. The singer designed jeans, T-shirts, accessories and more that will appear in select Macy’s and Bloomingdales locations and on Armani.com in mid-December. Her Armani Jeans collection includes two T-shirts, two pairs of jeans (one skinny, one boyfriend, her fave), a black leather jacket, a bandana belt and a leather-trimmed canvas backpack. The singer’s “R” logo covers one T-shirt; an outline of her face is prominently featured on the other. The Emporio Armani Underwear is slightly more Rated R , though; the lace bra-and-panty sets come in cobalt blue and pearl gray and the words “Rihanna for Emporio Armani” are written on the straps
November 28, 2011 | Posted in
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As temperatures drop, the usually stoic Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen warm up for yet another “T Moment” video for StyleMint . Their latest, an adorable homage to memes and photo bombing, mixes classic holiday flicks with Internet sensations. Watch as the sisters plank, stork and owl in $29.99 trademark tees and wickedly cool accessories. Their final gesture, however, is the one you’ll dwell on: during the month of November, 10 percent of sales will benefit Women In Need , a charity that supports homeless women and children
November 10, 2011 | Posted in
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Tony Lebron/Startraks Move over, Material Girl : mama Madonna is breaking out on her own. The singer is launching her own lifestyle brand, Truth or Dare by Madonna, with a fragrance, accessories, footwear and intimates to follow. “Over the past several years, I have been approached countless times to create my own brand,” Madonna tells WWD . Now, “the timing is right.” Madonna’s brand will piggyback Material Girl, the highly successful line she launched with daughter Lourdes at Macy’s last year. Whereas Truth or Dare will target women 27 to 50 — and “showcases the duality of her image, a power icon intertwined with feminine beauty,” WWD reports — Material Girl caters to juniors
November 3, 2011 | Posted in
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Courtesy Pillsbury What’s cooking? For three former Project Runway stars, a lot! Althea Harper, Kara Janx and Carol Hannah Whitfield were all commissioned to create cute, classic aprons for the upcoming Pillsbury Bake-Off, held in late March in Orlando, Fla. The ladies were given the competition’s standard logo, then tasked to “make it work,” allowed to add colors, prints, trims and more to the classic cover-ups. “It felt like a Project Runway challenge, but it was much more fun and much less stressful,” Whitfield, a season 6 alumna, joked to PEOPLE on Monday. The designer’s apron (above, right), trimmed in blue and featuring an exaggerated floral print on the bottom, was “inspired by the Bake-Off logo itself,” she said
October 11, 2011 | Posted in
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Marion Curtis/Startraks Women everywhere are copying her style following the debut of her Madewell collection , but for Halloween, Alexa Chung is going to wear something that’s all her own. “A palm tree,” Chung told FabSugar.com recently when asked what she’s dressing as on Oct. 31. “I’m going to wear brown tights and a brown leotard and I’m going to make a sort of headpiece into green leaves.” And no palm tree ensemble would be complete without a coconut bra, which the star also intends on adding to the outfit
October 11, 2011 | Posted in
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Baby-G/John Storey/AP Ke$ha made it big with her first single “Tik Tok” two years ago. Now the pop star is returning to her original source of inspiration — and putting her outrageous fashion sense to use — by designing a watch collection for Baby-G by Casio. “Even though it’s a tiny surface area, I think I’ve done a good job packing in tons of signature K Monay swagger,” the singer tells PEOPLE of the two watches she designed for the brand.
October 5, 2011 | Posted in
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Courtesy Karla Otto, Inc. Kanye West showed his first-ever collection in Paris Saturday night, as Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen , Lindsay Lohan and Anna Wintour watched eagerly from the front row. Set in the City of Light’s Lycée Henri IV, it was a runway show filled with leather, fur and lots of skin — and the critics weren’t so impressed. Wall Street Journal style columnist Christina Binkley wrote that the show was at time “painful,” and recalled the Flinstones when referencing one particular breastplate.
October 3, 2011 | Posted in
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Courtesy Lauren Conrad Lauren Conrad seems to have found the trick to making great clothes. “Design selfishly,” Conrad, who has a self-titled collection for Kohl’s as well as her new Paper Crown line, tells PEOPLE. Her motto for creating each season’s signature look?
September 30, 2011 | Posted in
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Paul Buck/EPA/Landov “Trying to find stuff that’s still fashion-forward in my size is damn near impossible,” Melissa McCarthy jokingly laments in the new issue of the Hollywood Reporter . “It’s either for like a 98-year-old woman or a 14-year-old hooker, and there is nothing in the middle.” Disgruntled by the lack of choices, the Bridesmaids star has decided to launch her own line for plus-size women, which she’ll co-design with couturier Daniella Pearl. Though a familiar tale, this isn’t a case of another celebrity gone fashion-crazy: McCarthy actually has a background in design. “I went to college for clothing and textiles and always thought that I would design women’s clothing,” she told reporters on Emmys night after nabbing her best comedic actress award for Mike & Molly . “Then [I] ended up in New York doing stand-up.” Fast-forward a few years, and McCarthy is one of 2011′s breakout stars, with a hit movie and television series under her belt — but nary a chic dress to be found. With the Emmys looming, she decided to take matters into her own hands, designing a one-of-a-kind gown for the big night
September 30, 2011 | Posted in
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Courtesy Elizabeth and James Weeks after showing their luxe line The Row during New York Fashion Week , Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen introduce a colorful line of spring ready-to-wear from their sister brand, Elizabeth and James. Sharing look book images exclusively with PEOPLE, brand reps tell us that the sisters oversaw everything from styling to model casting and set aesthetics. Lending their expert eyes to the looks, which include tailored suiting, scuba fabrics and gossamer-like silks, the Olsen touch can be found in the pattern mixing and attention to detail. Check out some of our favorite styles below, including tuxedo-inspired separates and the perfect float-hem maxi, which will be available in stores mid-February and range from $145 to $745 a piece. Tell us: Which Elizabeth and James look is your favorite?
September 30, 2011 | Posted in
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Marion Curtis/Startraks She was your best dressed at the Emmy Awards , and now, you can dress like Sofia Vergara , too! The Modern Family star launched her Kmart collection this week, a line of luxe-looking items that includes skirts, tops, denim, dresses, jewelry, shoes and more at super-affordable price points. “For a long time I wanted to have a line like this,” the Colombian stunner told reporters in New York on Thursday. “I was able to team with Kmart, create a line for every woman, every size, every ethnicity. [They can] look cute and comfortable and sexy, even when they’re picking up their kids.” Vergara said she took cues from the fashion runways of New York and Paris, applying big trends to her pieces
September 23, 2011 | Posted in
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Goff/INF When David Beckham first announced he’d be stocking our underwear drawers with a new line of bodywear, we were left wondering when and where his unmentionables would be available for purchase. Now, the details are out: the British soccer star (and dad to new daughter Harper) has teamed up with H&M to produce and exclusively sell his new line, David Beckham Bodywear, in around 1,800 H&M stores in 40 countries worldwide. The goods will be available starting Feb. 2, 2012, appropriately timed for Valentine’s Day. “Over the past year, I’ve been developing my bodywear range with my team and I’m extremely positive about what we have designed and produced,” Beckham said in a statement, adding that he will add new products to the collection seasonally. “The final piece in the jigsaw was a retail partner who has the vision and capability to distribute these products globally.
July 28, 2011 | Posted in
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Courtesy eBay Sure fake bags are cheap, but did you know that buying them seriously hurts the fashion industry? On Monday, eBay is launching a campaign to raise awareness against counterfeit goods and stolen designs in collaboration with the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Called “You Can’t Fake Fashion,” the campaign goes hand in hand with the sale of canvas tote bags bearing the slogan and customized by CFDA designers like (clockwise from top left) DKNY, Tory Burch, Milly and Phillip Lim. If you don’t want to shell out $150 for a customized tote — but feel passionate toward the cause — grab a standard “You Can’t Fake Fashion” bag for just $35. The sale begins Monday at 11 a.m. ET at the eBay Fashion Vault ; all proceeds will benefit the CFDA Foundation .
July 8, 2011 | Posted in
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Ben Wright/Women’s Wear Daily; Inset: WireImage While creating her new dress line, Victoria by Victoria Beckham , the megstar informed her staffers that she was pregnant. “One of my team said, ‘It would be funny if you found out you were having a girl ,’” she recalls to WWD . “Because this is the most girly collection I’ve ever created.” Priced primarily from $550 to $900, the colorful, ’60s-esque line was inspired by the cartoon character Emily the Strange, a cat-loving teen with a cute-meets-chic sense of style. “These are the kind of dresses I’ve been searching for,” Beckham says. “The perfect little summer dress, something that was fun, something that was girly, something that was easy to wear, something that would take you from day through the night.” And while creating the looks, she kept the average customer in mind
July 1, 2011 | Posted in
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Courtesy Terry Richardson for Dualstar Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen ‘s quest for the perfect T-shirt continues. Starting tomorrow, the mini mavericks are teaming up with BeachMint , a curated e-commerce community, to introduce a line of sinfully soft shirts through their new site, StyleMint.com .
June 30, 2011 | Posted in
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Courtesy New Balance; Inset: Jens Hartmann/Rex USA She brought high style to the gym last year with her line of New Balance activewear and now, supermodel and fashion mogul Heidi Klum has partnered with Amazon.com to launch an exclusive line of sneakers for the brand. The Heidi Klum for New Balance debut footwear collection includes two of the company’s popular silhouettes, each in three bright hues. “We all need a good pair of sneakers whether it’s for running to the gym or running to the store,” Klum said in a statement. The shoes will retail from $80-$90 and are available now on Amazon.com ; Klum will reportedly launch more footwear this fall
June 8, 2011 | Posted in
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Bennett Raglin/WireImage Queen Latifah is already a successful actress, singer and a CoverGirl, and now the multi-talented star is adding designer to her resumé with a new clothing line for HSN. The Queen Collection, launching this August, includes clothing and accessories designed for every woman in sizes 2-24. “I’m so excited about it,” Latifah tells PEOPLE. “This is something I have wanted to do for a very long time. I’ve been offered a lot of deals for clothing lines and actually started one that didn’t quite get off the ground but this is like a full circle moment for me.” Queen Latifah, née Dana Owens, explains, “This is a young 14-year old, 17-year old and 22-year old Dana trying to go shopping and actually finding the things she wants to wear or going on HSN and ordering the clothes she likes because they’re there and they are in her size. This has been a bit of a journey and it’s a really exciting venture.” She singles out the chic, leather handbags she created as a favorite from the collection — for personal reasons
May 23, 2011 | Posted in
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Courtesy Alexis Couture She’s a mom and reality star, but Alexis Bellino of The Real Housewives of Orange County has somehow found the time to design two clothing lines, too. The California girl recently unveiled her dual collections, Alexis Couture and Alexis Casual, available on her website now. But conceiving her clothing wasn’t without, well, the expected Housewives drama
May 17, 2011 | Posted in
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