Discuss with Dina: Celebrity Clothing Cult

According to WWD, Nicole Richie will be coming out with her 3rd collection this spring. This time around, it's a 37 piece contemporary line called Winter Kate. This collection is inspired by Richie's own style, with the bohemian 60's and 70's twist. She has already come out with a jewelry and maternity line which seem to have done well thus far.












I like Nicole's style, I really do-but it's everywhere. The Celeb Clothing Line Cult.  Queen Latifah just launched her new fragrance Queen, Lauren Conrad, Miley Cirus, Jennifer Lopez , Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, Amanda Bynes, Kanye, P-Diddy aka Puff aka Mr. I -don't -know what- to- call- you- anymore so I will go by Sean Combs, Lauren Bush (as in the former president's daughter) Will.i.am, Fergie, Beyonce, L.Lohan, Justin Timberlake, The Olsen twins  -all have clothing lines or some type of collaboration with a line. (ahem, Madonna for Ed Hardy) Bet you didn't know queen of country singing Reba McEntire had a clothing line too. Go ahead, check it out.

THE LIST GOES ON AND ON.

With the exception of a select, and I mean select few, most of these lines just don't tickle my fancy-yes, I just said tickle my fancy. By celebrity , I don't mean well known fashion designer such as Marc Jacobs or Vera Wang- No, I mean actor/actress/singer/musician/reality star gone "designer."

Anymore, when I think of a celeb collection, I think of over priced, overly trendy, cheaply made items. I adore, just adore Lauren Conrad's personal style, and was actually pretty excited to see what she had to offer for Kohl's and it was a huge disappointment, both for prices and style.Oh and remember Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker's sold at Steve and Barry's?  Need I say anymore?

I just think it's being over done, to the point of tackiness. It's almost become like a competition for celebrities to see who can come out with the next clothing line or perfume. I feel like these lines appeal to younger people more than anything. What do you think? If I were a respected, successful, talented designer-I'd almost be offended by all of these "designs" celebrities are making millions off of. Bare with me, because I'm probably being a little too critical, especially since I usually don't end up buying anything from these lines.

Beyonce's House of Dereon

Are you sick of celeb collections? Which ones do you love, hate, love to hate, or even have a love hate with? (say that 10 times fast)

Lindsey Lohan recently came out with her 6126 leggings line. 6126 referring to Marilyn Monroe's 6/1/26 birthday. These lacey bad boys cost $110. Hmm, not so much Linds.

Rachel Bilson has great style. There is no doubt about that. She recently teamed up with DKNY to launch her edie rose line. She admits to not drawing any of the sketches, although she's learning to sew. The line, Bilson adds is inspired by her own closet. Bilson's closet? Take me on a field trip! (Source and photo)

Oh Tara. Please, spare us the bikinis and beads.

Jessica Simpson's line I don't mind so much. Although I don't own any of her items, I've come across some stunning shoes and functional bags for decent prices at TJ Maxx and Marshall's.

Oh Lauren, what a let down.

Jennifer Lopez's Sweetface

Ok, that's a really bad picture, and extreme. Pictured right is a picture from the Sweetface website.

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