Top 11 Celebrity Clothing Lines
Sometimes, celebrities can actually be useful. Like when they teach us how to make due while under house arrest. They’re also serviceable when they launch cool clothing lines. Here are our picks for the best.
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The J5 Collection includes T-shirts that feature iconic images of the band throughout the ’60s and ’70s -- along with replicas of the leather-and-rhinestone jackets worn by The Gloved One in his “Thriller” and “Beat It” videos. For the understated only, of course.
Founded by Bono and his wife, Ali, in 2005, Edun’s goal is to create a global fashion brand that is committed to developing trade with Africa and encouraging others to do the same. This high-end label features a full line of men’s organic T-shirts.
Will.i.am
This member of the Black Eyed Peas actually has a background in design, and his collection of offbeat suits is just as unique as his music. The cutting-edge label also includes tees, jackets, caps and windbreakers with rock-star chic.
Justin Timberlake
JT enlisted the help of his best friend, Trace Ayala, to start the William Rast label, which was named after the duo’s grandfathers. The line includes vintage-inspired sportswear -- and high prices -- for both men and women.
Pharrell Williams
This rapper, producer and sometimes-stylist developed a limited-edition tennis shoe called Ice Cream , the menswear line Billionaire Boys Club, and a collection of sunglasses for Louis Vuitton.
Jay-Z and Damon Dash
With the combined powers of Jay-Z and Damon Dash of Roc-A-Fella Records, Rocawear’s hip-hop inspired threads for men, women and kids have risen to the top. The brand has graduated from street-smart to affordable city sophistication.
Nelly
Like many rappers before him, Nelly has hit the fashion scene with his own line, Vokal. Characterized as “clothing that speaks for itself,” this line includes sports-themed products for both men and women.
50 Cent
50 Cent’s urban-oriented line, G-Unit Clothing Company, can be found at select stores nationwide. It features highly affordable tees, jeans, hoodies and outerwear with gangsta-inspired attitude.
Diddy
In 1998, Sean Combs started one of the early music-celebrity fashion ventures, Sean Jean, which began as a street-smart extension of the hip-hop lifestyle and has grown to include designer suits, outerwear, and fur at midrange prices.
Lance Armstrong
The LIVESTRONG 10/2 clothing line, which includes sneakers made by Nike, commemorates the day that the 38-year-old Texan was diagnosed with cancer (Oct. 2, 1996). For the serious athlete, this line features high-quality exercise and cycling wear, from training pants to hoodies.
Michael Jordan
Nike sneakers and Michael Jordan have been together since 1985, and they’ve created a full line of footwear and high-end sporting apparel that includes shorts, tees, golf gloves, hats, polos and more.
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Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
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If you thrive on new music, this is a must-have app. Band of the Day introduces you to an artist that you need to know about every day. You get a bio, a song to listen to, a stream of Facebook/Twitter comments about the artist, videos to view and a list of albums that you can buy, right from the app.
Platforms: iPhone
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Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, Nook, Windows Phone
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Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
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Platforms: iPad
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Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
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Music nerds, welcome to heaven. This app tracks music blogs and culls their favorite tunes from the Web, then lets you create your dream radio station. The genre section alone offers more than 100 options -- perfect for deep dives into your particular mood. You can even track what your friends are listening to.
Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch
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Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
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Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
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