Some Celebrity "Designers" Just Knock Off Clothes From Their Closets

The news that O.G. socialite-turned-HSN costume jewelry designer Iris Apfel's creations are less than original should — to anyone who pays attention to the celebrity clothing line industrial complex — be less than surprising. The story here is that Apfel, whose taste in jewelry is deservedly famous, was approached to…
Lindsay Lohan Would Like You To Buy Her Shoes For $450
Walking cultural Rorschach Lindsay Lohan found time in her demanding schedule of court appearances and real-estalking to expand her fashion empire. "She brings her own shoes in," admits Lohan's business partner. But fear not. The footwear LiLo's making is "timeless."
January Jones Goes Nude For Versace
- January Jones' reward for holding up the spring Versace show by over an hour is apparently...the brand's spring campaign. Says Donatella Versace, "In January I feel I have found a perfect Versace woman for the 21st century." [WWD]
Bieber Perfume Will Smell Like Boy Sweat, Twitter
- Another reason to avoid Wal-Mart the Friday after Thanksgiving: Justin Bieber's foray into perfume, a unisex scent called My World, will be launching to much teenaged squealing. Bieber said over IM (natch) that he personally picked out the fragrance. [WWD]
Designer Lindsay Lohan Publishes Her Mission Statement
- Apparently, the last thing Lindsay Lohan did before she went to jail was wrangle a commitment out of Blackbook to publish her ramblings about fashion, personal style, and that feeling you get when you're cutting up a Gucci dress. Herewith:
Underwear-Clad Zoe Saldana Coming To A Billboard Near You
- Zoe Saldana is the latest face of Calvin Klein. The actress' only other foray into fashion was a clothing line by the name of Arasmaci. Perhaps she didn't want any other ads to come between her and her Calvins? [People]
The Truth Behind Lindsay Lohan's 11-Hour Tardiness
On last night's Double Exposure, Lindsay arrived at the photo shoot for her leggings campaign at the 11th hour—literally. She gave no excuse for missing her call time by half-a-day, but we've discovered the real reason: romantic drama.
Lindsay To Pose Nude For Fashion Line; Play About Isabella Blow Produced
- To promote her new accessories line for 6126 — the handbags cost $200-$600 — Lindsay Lohan plans to pose nude except for her SCRAM ankle bracelet. It might be airbrushed out, unless Lohan goes for that sexy-court-monitored-alcoholic look. [People]
Cruz & Kruger Corral Campaigns; Anarchists Attack American Apparel
- Penelope Cruz is replacing Kate Winslet as the face of Lancôme's fragrance Trésor. [People]
- And Diane Kruger will be the face of a new Calvin Klein scent, Beauty. Kruger is accompanying Francisco Costa to the Met Ball, too. [WWD]
Tilda Returns As Face Of Pringle; Terry Richardson Says Sex Is Like A Drug
- Ryan McGinley shot Tilda Swinton again for Pringle's fall campaign, with artist Douglas Gordon joining the actress. It was so cold during the shoot, at a castle, that Swinton had to stuff two hot water bottles under her clothes. [WWD]
Lindsay Continues To Impersonate A Fashion Designer; Lara Does Armani
- When Lindsay Lohan decided to expand her leggings line to a 280-piece collection, there was bound to be some chaff. But lace hoodies? Croc-embossed minidresses? A...thing made of sequins that looks like something Pamela Anderson wore? Dangerous precedents, all. [LATimes]
Lindsay Does Good With Leggings; Posh's Old Modeling Pictures Surface
- For a limited time, Lindsay Lohan will donate 100% of the proceeds from her "Fame" leggings to Haiti, via Save the Children. The leggings are on sale. Is she trying to move old stock by appealing to people's charity? [People]
Eva Models For Calvin Again; Is Lara Stone Going To Be In A Lady Gaga Video?
- Why mess with a good thing? Longtime Calvin Klein Jeans face Eva Mendes is back, again with model Jamie Dornan, for spring. And Calvin Klein Collection has again booked 15-year-old Polish model Monika Jagaciak for its spring ads. [WWD]
Barack Obama Made An Unwilling Jacket Shill; Lindsay Copying Scandal Deepens
- Just a day after Michelle Obama was featured in a totally unauthorized PETA ad, Weatherproof is under fire from the White House for erecting a Times Square billboard with a picture of Barack Obama wearing one of its jackets. [Telegraph]
Emma Watson Does Burberry Again; Lindsay Lohan In Intellectual Property Conundrum
- Emma Watson has returned as the Spring face of Burberry. This time, she brought her younger brother, Alex, along for the ride.
Lindsay Accuses BFF Of Fashion Theft; Taylor Lautner's Abs Make Bank
- Leggings! Drama! Lindsay Lohan and her BFF, a shaggy-haired dude named Patrick "Pootie" Aufdenkamp, had a falling out while on vacay in St. Barts.
Lindsay's Clothing Line As Tacky As You'd Expect; Carla Bruni Frees French Coke Smugglers
- Sketches of Lindsay Lohan's full clothing line were released today, along with the expected wholesale and retail prices of the items. Holy 75-85% markup, Lilo! The Ungaro-dabbling starlet Tweeted her excitement. And yes, kneepad leggings are included. [WWD]
LiLo Does Not Go Gentle Into That Fashion Goodnight; Sales Improve; A Feathered Dandy
- In "Bad Ideas": Lindsay Lohan tweets about "my 6126 full collection COMING OUT! all clothing." [New York]
- Finally, some good news: holiday sales, especially at department stores, were strong. [WWD]
- And the fabled "consumer confidence" is back, baby! [WWD]
