When you're a celebrity, the world is your oyster. You can start off being known for one talent and then expand as far as your creativity will allow. Even after celebrities reach their prime, there is always going to be a market for them. After their stardom slows a bit, some stars end up becoming TV personalities or go into acting. Others decide to become ambassadors for particular brands.
Then, there are celebrities such as Rihanna, who is still in her prime, that decide to dabble into the business world while they're still relatively young. Rihanna owns Savage X Fenty, a lingerie line (and valued at 1 billion dollars), Fenty Skin, a skincare line, and Fenty Beauty, a cosmetics line. When you're a celeb, being successful is not only about talent. It's about knowing how to brand yourself. Here are ten fashionable celebrities who own clothing lines.
10 Jessica Simpson: The Jessica Simpson Collection
Jessica Simpson signed to Columbia Records in 1997 at age 17. Her 1999 debut album Sweet Kisses sold 2 million copies in the US. Besides her singing career, people also knew Simpson for her highly-publicized marriage to former 98 Degrees member Nick Lachey. In 2005, Simpson became a business mogul with her eponymous clothing, shoe, and accessory line. Her line brings in $1 billion in revenue per year.
9 Beyoncé: Ivy Park
Ivy Park isn't Beyoncé's first experience in the world of fashion. She did own House of Deréon with her mother, but its official close was in 2012 due to the brand not performing well, according to VH1. Beyoncé partnered with Topshop to launch her activewear and athleisure line in 2016, whose partnership is now dissolved. The Single Ladies singer bought out former Topshop owner Phillip Green's 50% stake and made history because she's the first Black woman to own an athleisure line solely. It's unclear how much revenue the fashion line is bringing in, but Beyoncé's collaboration with Adidas, Icy Park sold out to fans' disappointment.
8 Lauren Conrad: LC
Lauren Conrad is most famous for being on MTV reality TV shows Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and The Hills. After the cameras stopped rolling, Conrad launched a clothing line in 2009 based on her initials. Kohls, the department store, exclusively sells this line. It's unclear how much revenue LC brings in, but Lauren Conrad's net worth is $40 million, so it's safe to say that the line is probably performing reasonably well.
7 Kanye West: Yeezy
According to Forbes, Kanye West's net worth is $1.8 billion as of 2021. In 2015, West launched Yeezy, a sneakers collaboration with Adidas AG, including track pants, shirts, jackets, and other activewear. Kanye made a pretty penny as a rapper and producer, but his sneaker line seems to have boosted his net worth, and it appears his net worth is only going to rise. According to Bloomberg, Yeezy is also going to partner with GAP, Inc. Both collaborations are valued at least $3.2 billion.
6 Reese Witherspoon: Draper James
In 2015, actor Reese Witherspoon launched Draper James. The clothing line stems from the names of her grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon. Her high-end line embraces Southern style. In 2020, Witherspoon faced some controversy over her clothing line. The company advertised that they were going to give dresses away to teachers. After 1 million teachers gave up their information, the company clarified that they only had 250 dresses to give away, and the original advertisement did mention being limited. Nonetheless, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the company, but the case was dismissed.
5 Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen: The Row And Elizabeth and James
In 2006, Mary-Kate and Ashley launched The Row. In 2005, Ashley Olsen worked her to create the perfect T-shirt that would work for all body types, and the rest was history. In 2007, the former Full House actresses founded Elizabeth and James, which only Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Ave, and Net-a-Porter offered. However, in 2018, the brand officially closed, and in 2019 the twins decided to sell their brand at Kohls exclusively. Both brands are sleek and elegant in design, but Elizabeth and James have clothes priced at under $100.
4 Whoopi Goldberg: DUBGEE
Yes, you are reading correctly. Whoopi Goldberg has a clothing line called DUBGEE. Goldberg is known for her EGOT status and being outspoken, but fashion comes as a surprise. You can find her clothing line on Amazon or Neiman Marcus. Goldberg strived to create an inclusive clothing line designed to make anyone feel good. How did Goldberg come up with the name? It stems from the phonetic pronunciation of Goldberg's initials.
3 Ellen DeGeneres: EV1
You can find Ellen DeGeneres' line at Walmart. The talk show host launched it in 2018. All of the apparel is under $30. EV1 is a shortened way to say "everyone." Her brand, like Goldberg's, focuses on inclusiveness. DeGeneres wanted her brand to appeal to everyone and considers the gender-neutral line "adorable." In 2015, DeGeneres also developed a lifestyle brand called ED by Ellen.
2 Justin Timberlake: William Rast
Justin Timberlake and Juan "Trace" Ayala III, his closest friend, even before his Mickey Mouse Clubhouse days launched William Rast in 2006, known for their premium jeans. The label also offers jackets and tops that both men and women can enjoy along with the jeans. This casual clothing reminiscent of the West Coast. You can find the brand at Macy's.
1 Ryan Seacrest: Ryan Seacrest Distinction
Ryan Seacrest is not only famous for hosting American Idol, but he also hosts red carpet events. It makes sense that he would start a menswear line since Seacrest seems to live his life in suits and button-down shirts. In 2014, he launched the Ryan Seacrest Distinction at Macy's. His brand includes tailored suits, tuxedos, and dress shirts with color-coordinated accessories.