Okay I've been down this road before...with entertainers with no more fashion sense than a NYC cab driver. But, now somehow they are overnight" fashion designers" for no other reason than, it sounds like a good idea....each year the list gets longer...Beyonce*, Snoop Dogg, Paula Abdul, Pharell, Jessica Alba, G Unit, Queen Latifah, EVE, Gwen Stefanie*, Elizabeth Hurley, Pamela Anderson, Jessica Simpson , even Anna Nicole Smith was in collaboration with Von Dutch, before her death.
And guess what irks me more than the fact that no one has bothered with something as minor as a degree in fashion. It is the lack of quality...yes, I'm talking directly about JLo's fashion company, Sweetface. In 2004 *hangin head in shame* I purchased a pair of her sweat pants, which after the 1st cleaning transformed into capri's. (...and yes, I read the cleaning directions correct). In fairness I hear the quality of her higher end line, which debuted at New York Fashion Week is much better. Too late for me, JLo owes me $50.00 plus tax.
Add to the list the new company called Pastry Footwear via Angela and Vanessa Simmons. The Pastry’s four distinctive sneaker styles —the Cake Collection— : Chocolate Mousse (brown with pink), Red Velvet (red with white), Sprinkles (white with multicolored dots) and Strawberry Shortcake (pink with white).Each pair is sold in a cake box secured by a satin ribbon, and comes with a tube of lip gloss.
And guess what irks me more than the fact that no one has bothered with something as minor as a degree in fashion. It is the lack of quality...yes, I'm talking directly about JLo's fashion company, Sweetface. In 2004 *hangin head in shame* I purchased a pair of her sweat pants, which after the 1st cleaning transformed into capri's. (...and yes, I read the cleaning directions correct). In fairness I hear the quality of her higher end line, which debuted at New York Fashion Week is much better. Too late for me, JLo owes me $50.00 plus tax.
Add to the list the new company called Pastry Footwear via Angela and Vanessa Simmons. The Pastry’s four distinctive sneaker styles —the Cake Collection— : Chocolate Mousse (brown with pink), Red Velvet (red with white), Sprinkles (white with multicolored dots) and Strawberry Shortcake (pink with white).Each pair is sold in a cake box secured by a satin ribbon, and comes with a tube of lip gloss.
And poor Vanessa sounds confused in her Essence interview:
1.Growing up, my father and uncle Russell definitely instilled their strong work ethic in us.
2.We just happen to be in a really privileged position, which I thank God for every day. But we have to prove ourselves 20 times more to our family because our dad knows how quickly I can just say, “Oh, that was cool, but I’m over it.” ( yes, this child said that she has a strong work ethic but will bounce when bored..smh)
Vanessa wake up, I do not purchase (with my hard earned $$) clothes from Stella McCartney because her father Paul is more than able to finance any venture that she chooses. I love Stella's collection because it reflects her dedication and flair to style, skills she gained when she studied fashion design at St Martins College of Art & Design.
Angela if you are still enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Technology..GOOD!! I urge you to stay until completion. Success earned will never match that what is just given...
*good quality and workmanship
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