What’s a celeb without a fashion line?
In 2012, the two seem to go hand-in-hand. While a lot of these style goddesses don’t necessarily need to add to their growing empires, it’s the monetary advantage that motivates them.
In recent years, they’ve come a dime a dozen, but only a handful have stood the test of time and become somewhat revolutionary. Check out 5 of our favorite lines below. —Nicole Brown
House of Dereon
Although it isn’t critically acclaimed, Beyoncé’s House of Dereon has managed to stay afloat in the celebrity fashion industry. With “Couture.Kick.Soul” as its tagline, HOD is a family affair inspired by three generations of Knowles women, including mother Tina and grandmother Agnez Dereon.
The Fall/Winter 2012 Lookbook is the best we’ve seen by far.
Kardashian Kollection
Those Kardashians are hell bent on taking over the industry. While we all try to figure out what exactly Kim K. does, you can’t deny her knack for fashion. The stylist-turned-reality juggernaut established her DASH boutique in LA and has since expanded to several major cities. Together with Kourtney and Khloe, the trifecta recently launched the Kardashian Kollection at Sear’s. The line’s simple designs with carefully placed embellishments are a hit among other affordable fashion lines.
This spicy Latina looks good in just about anything. It was only a matter of time before she capitalized on it. Backed by those adorable commercials, her exclusive collection with K-Mart is successful because of its versatile and comfortable ensembles.
Rachel Roy is the female definition of a hustler. The California native climbed from Rocawear intern to their Women and Children’s Fashion Creative Director in a span of years. Soon after that, she expanded her clientele to countless celebs including FLOTUS Michelle Obama and Tyra Banks. Her most recent collection for Macy’s is a must-have for the holiday season.
Reese is somewhat of a legend among black fashion designers. Her ready-to-wear and formal designs are synonymous with elegance. The who’s who of celebrity Vixens rock her looks and can be found at retailers including Nordstrom’s, Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus.