Comments on: Debate: Celeb Designers?

By: celina

celina — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:12:59 +0000

Lauren’s always wanted to design which is why she’s in FIDM. I like her pieces, they’re actually kind of classic. You should all take a look at it first.

As for Heidi, ugh, I’ve seen her prototypes and they’re like $5 hooker clothes.

We can expect chic stuff from both Rachel Bilson and Whitney as they’re both very tasteful girls. But I agree with the comment before mine that the emergence of young, new designers makes the timeless and classic ones precisely what they are. And besides, I think the industry needs some fresh fashion and something to talk about.

By: fashion-in-the-making

fashion-in-the-making — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:15:00 +0000

WELL WELL AS I AM A FASHION DESIGNERS, THESE IS THE REASON VERSACE,GUCCI,ARMANI,DIOR,CHANEL,HERMES,PRADA,CAVALLI,VALENTINO,
ETC, ARE STILL THERE CAUSE, ARMATURES JUST GO AWAY BY TIME, I HAVE BEING WORKING ON MY LINES SINCE 16 AND I STILL HAVE NOTHING OUT THERE, SO IF YOUR AN INVESTOR ALL I NEED IS A LITTLE MONEY

By: a.

a. — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:09:18 +0000

ugly and you would not be able to pay me to wear it…

By: Fallon

Fallon — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:47:34 +0000

I don’t know, I’m only 15 years old and am disgusted at these “reality tv stars” claiming to be designers. It just doesn’t seem fair to all of the designers out there who work their buts off just to get their name known.

And I don’t think i’d ever wear something by a brand called “Heidiwood”…although I can’t say I represent the average 15 year old girl so I’m really only speaking for myself.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:50:02 +0000

I must admit that The Hills is one of my guilty pleasures but I have no interest in clothing lines from any of the girls (or any other celebrity really). I’ve seen a small glimpse of LC’s line and everything looks like something you could buy at Gap for half the cost.

Maybe these lines are targeted to teenage girls so I can’t relate? I’m in my mid 20s and have never been interested in the celebrity clothing/shoe/handbag lines.

By: Jahpson

Jahpson — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:36:07 +0000

true. But I remeber a long time ago before Gwen released her LAMB line. There was this show in where this woman wanted Gwen to design her wedding dress.

anyone know what I’m talking about? Well, Gwen designed it off her own head (took her a little while) and the dress was really unique! I actually liked the end result, and was surprised to see an artist with alot of talent.

Gwen was even praised for her designing, and this is probably why she released her own line (she had a fan base behind her)

With that said, I appreciate Gwen Stefani and Stella McCartney has real designers!! I think if they wouldnt get paid from doing it, they would do it anyway.

By: suzana

suzana — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:03:38 +0000

The whole Hollywood/Reality TV clothing lines have become a corporate moneymaker. The person is no longer a public figure but a brand. There are to be bags, perfumes, clothes, stickers, notepads, bookbags, and all sorts of junk made with the stars name on it. I really feel true quality and design require years of dedication and working under a good fashion house. Most of these stars are not really designing anything- instead they are letting their name be put on a product. ( I really can’t see Lohan or Lauren Conrad sewing anything…)
The only piece I have bought was a dress from Mary Kate and Ashley Olsens line – Elizabeth and James. I got a few wears out of it, but would probably not buy again. I would not pay their absurd asking price for their higher line- The Row which pretty much makes t-shirts and jersey knits for over $1000. This whole subject is a supertrend which any consumer should be weary of. Stay with classics that can be worn in 10 to 20 years and still look great. I really don’t think anyone is going to salivate for a Lauren Conrad piece that has been in their closet for years, but a Balenciaga Edition Dress would be divine in a 100 years….

By: lisa

lisa — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:15:07 +0000

also, from what i understand, stella mcartney paid her dues before designing for chloe and then making her own label

By: lisa

lisa — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:14:28 +0000

i agree gwen stefani has great style but she does work with a designer- he designs most of her pieces and she gives approval and takes credit- jennifer lopez’s sweetface line was designed by tommy hilfiger’s brother, etc. its a shame the real designers are not getting the credit, but then again many big time labels like ralph lauren and calvin klein are designed by many designers who collaborate and then the designs are approved by a creative director who takes all the credit. that is why if lauren and whitney and heidi are serious about fashion, they should pay their dues by working for an established designer, and then create their own labels.

By: Jahpson

Jahpson — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:19:04 +0000

the only celeb I would buy clothes from and have, are Gwen Stefani

because clearly she isn’t on any “design bandwagon” the girl really knows what she is doing. multi talented