Celebrity Designers Casting Call

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Do you ever wish your favorite celebrity would either create a fashion line or partner with an existing brand on a line of clothing and apparel? I am going to share in this post a few of my favorite style icons and the reason I believe their magnetic style should be shared with the world by way of fashion designs.

Below, and in no particular order, is my list of stylish celebrities whom I wish would also consider becoming fashion designers.

Socialite, former reality star and sometimes model Olivia Palermo demonstrates each day she is photographed while out and about that she understands the meaning of the word chic. Olivia Palermo, for those of you who don’t know, used to be on the defunct MTV show The City. Every outfit this woman wears exudes classic chic. She has some intangible factor that I wish could be bottled up and spread around to all whom want to incorporate a similar style into their own wardrobes. The only problem is that were she to start her own label there is a likelihood that the price of the clothing and accessories would be out of my league. She is so accustomed to luxury everything that it is possible clothing and accessories from her line would only be available at luxury designer retailers. I can still hope, however, that she would consider those of us whom have a much smaller clothing budget. This belief is substantiated by how she dresses. She has been photographed in outfits consisting of pieces from retailers Zara and Topshop. The prices of clothing and accessories at both retailers ranges from budget-friendly to moderate. This proves that Olivia Palermo espouses to the high-low philosophy of dressing. She knows how to mix, for example, Burberry pieces with J.Crew separates to create a compelling look. I would love to see what she could do with her own line of apparel and accessories.

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Actress Blake Lively, formerly of Gossip Girl, a co-star in the movie Green Lantern and one of the faces of L'oreal Paris is another fashionista on my list of celebrities that I want to see launch a fashion brand. She seems to have an instinctive sense of style that was likely inherited from her mother, a former model. She routinely does not use a stylist for Red Carpet events but consistently looks superb when she appears on the red carpet. Rarely, has she appeared in outfits that receive a thumbs down. In addition, how often is she on the worst dressed roster on Fashion Police? I would love to see what she could do if she put her mind to it. I know she has a day job or two as an actress and with the face of gigs but if she ever decides to expand her reach into the world of fashion design I think she might just surprise people who may perceive her as just another pretty face.

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Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is also on my list of fashion icons whom I wish would launch a clothing line.  She had semi-success with Steve and Barry’s, a former retailer, in 2007 when she launched her line Bitten but the collaboration did not work out. Steve and Barry's began having financial problems about a year later and because of their ultimate bankruptcy her line was abruptly discontinued. Her Sex and the City pedigree expedited her entry into the fashion icon ranks; however, since the end of that show's television run she has proven time and again that when she steps out for a red carpet event it is news-making. Her style ranges from accessible to high-end and she switches it up on a dime which makes her a true style chameleon. I know she just launched SJP a line of shoes but I still think she is capable of designing affordable quality clothing with the right design partners. Perhaps, after the failure of her partnership with Steve and Barry she has shied away from going too far out on a limb but I believe this is a mistake. She is the type of style icon that understands how to keep fashion lovers guessing. One minute she might be wearing an haute couture gown and swanky hat and the next a midi-skirt and cardigan. Who knows how far she could propel herself into the world of fashion design were she to incorporate her own personal style into the world of apparel design. She may have been burned once as a result of her Steve and Barry's partnership but maybe one day she will give it another try.

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The former host of music program Fuse News, periodic DJ, and occasional model Alexa Chung is also on my list of those whom should, and from what I learned a few days ago, will give serious consideration to starting her own fashion label. Her ability to pair together separates that on paper does not make sense is unparalleled. She has an uncanny ability to mix and match garments that seem like illogical pairings but work to superb effect. Because of this talent it is likely that her repertoire of lookbooks would be considered as highly eclectic. It is rare for Alexa Chung to be on a worst dressed list. This alone proves she has the Midas touch. Her style is in my opinion a result of a devil may care attitude. She simply does not follow the fashion rules. There are also tomboy elements to many of her looks. She notoriously pairs oxfords and flats with even dresses. At other times, she appears in print dresses with sneakers. She constantly mixes it up which keeps her fan base on edge. I believe if she designed a line it would appeal to women whom dress for themselves not for others.

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You have had an opportunity to read my thoughts on this subject but now I want to hear from you. Which celebrity do you think should start a fashion line?

Crazy About Corsets

I am officially crazy about corsets. This fascination began just before I finished my recent corset post. The more corsets and corset dresses I looked at the more I was drawn to them. They are the epitome of femininity and the perfect way to spice up an outfit. I feel the need for a very brief ditty so bear with me: "Oh corset how I do adore thee, from the depths of my inner femme fatale to the breadth of my superwoman persona."

I love the marriage between corset and, fill in the blank with your choice of a separate from a skirt to trousers because any separate can pair superbly with the right corset. I also adore the mash up between corset and dress. Since I concluded my post about corsets, worn solely to lose weight, I have been bursting with the need to proclaim that the corsets worn for fashions sake are beyond divine. I am not alone in this feeling based on the comments I received from many of you after my corset post.

I could not resist browsing through a parade of corsets and corset dresses to bring you those that I am simply crazy about. I rounded up several photos of corsets, corset dresses and celebrities wearing corset dresses anywhere from the period of 2003 to 2013 to prove my point that corsets can rule the runway, the red carpet and anywhere in between.


I chose a ten year period because I was curious about whether there were any design changes in corsets and corset dresses. I will let you decide whether or not designers have remained consistent in the design of corsets or whether there are huge style variations. I think you''ll note after reviewing the images that certain designers are over the moon for corset dresses and so are celebrities.



Jean Paul Gaultier, in my opinion, loves such corsets so much that he has truly become an innovator in regards to the construction of corset dresses. While many of his corset dresses could not be worn, except perhaps by Lady Gaga and maybe Nicki Minaj, I could not ignore his historic impact in regards to corset design. If you research his costumes for Madonna during her Truth or Dare tour you will discover a treasure trove of images. I did not feature any of the corsets he designed for Madonna because they were prior to the period I focused on for this post.

Dolce & Gabbana and Versace feel the love for corset dresses as well because they have consistently placed them into their collections throughout the years. I consider their designs to be based on pure romanticism in all its glory. No wonder celebrities are drawn to corset dresses by these designers.

Now that you have browsed through the images what do you think? Are you a lover of corsets or a hater?