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Semi-celebs extend their 15 minutes, by design
April 11, 2003
By Jae-Ha Kim
Chicago Sun-Times
Have you heard? Hilton Hotel
heiresses Paris and Nicky Hilton are the latest "celebrity" designers.
Last GLARE noticed, the only designs the sisters had before were on the
likes of hottie actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Edward Furlong.
Here's a look at some of
the famous folks who were able to sidestep design classes before hawking
their wares:
Paris and Nicky Hilton
The model It girls have
decided to take a stab at designing purses. Both party-hearty sisters are
working on a collection for Tokyo's Samantha Thavasa label. No ETA has
been announced for their design debut. Kate Spade shouldn't be too worried,
but the same can't be said for Monica Lewinsky.
Monica
Lewinsky
Speaking of whom, the world's
most famous former intern continues to churn out tacky little handbags
that are selling at trendy shops such as Henri Bendel and Fred Segal. Her
line, "Made especially for you by Monica," ranges from $24 to $190. Not
sure if fabric from that infamous blue Gap dress was used on any of her
creations.
Shoshanna
Lonstein
Jerry Seinfeld's former
teen dream parlayed her fame-by-association into a career as a fashion
designer. Though no one would mistake her designs for Stella McCartney's
sophisticated creations, Lonstein has done well enough to branch out into
swimwear. The full-figured gal's designs are more forgiving of a normal-size
woman.
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Fashion Buzz
April 15, 2003
By Jae-Ha Kim
Chicago Sun-Times
"Free Winona"? That was so
2002. This spring's must-have shirt is the plain and kinda ugly T-shirt
touting "Jesus is My Homeboy." Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, Ashton Kutcher and
Pamela Anderson have all been seen wearing the shirt. Even barely-there
Lara Flynn Boyle (above) found a size small enough to fit her. Urban Outfitters
reports brisk sales of the shirt, which is priced at $28.
And though there's also
a "Mary is My Homegirl" shirt, the "Jesus" top is particularly popular
with the boys. Some online sites already are sold out of the men's sizes. |