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. 

 

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.

 
 
 
Home | What's New | Links | Tix-on-Sale
Entertainment | Style | Books | Editorials