5 Celebrity Jeans Brands You Need to Know About
While plenty of Hollywood stars have launched top-selling perfume lines, there are not as many successful celebrity jeans brands. The denim industry is a demanding playing field and it takes strong business skills and design talent to create a denim collection that can compete with existing designer brands and win over jeans-buying consumers. Here's a look at 5 celebrity denim brands that are making a name for themselves in the fashion world today.
As the name implies, Apple Bottoms jeans are designed to "celebrate and liberate" a curvier woman's body. The company Apple Bottoms was launched in 2003 by the multi-platinum American singer Nelly, a year after the release of his second chart-topping album "Nellyville". With a mission to create jeans that fit and enhance the beauty of real women, Nelly's team of designers crafted styles to accentuate a range of different silhouettes, all with the label's signature apple pocket. The company's launch was publicized by a nationwide model search for the "Apple Bottoms Girl", which was televised on VH1. The popularity of the jeans was so great they sold out completely within two weeks. Since then, Apple Bottoms has matured into an international lifestyle brand and its jeans are popular with celebrities including Oprah and Fergie. In addition to skinny jeans in a variety of fabric colors and treatments, Apple Bottoms also offers a sexy range of plus-size jeans. The collection is affordably priced from about $25 to $70.More »
Frame Denim is a California-based company founded in 2012 by Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson, two London-based Swedes with global fashion industry experience. The pair brought their European style sensibility to Los Angeles, where they put together an all-star design and manufacturing team to put together their vision of the perfect pair of jeans. Soon, the brand was producing body-conscious designer jeans, focusing mainly on a wide range of skinny jean fits. Shortly after launch, the brand partnered with leggy international supermodel Karlie Kloss to create a custom denim collection designed for taller women. The Karlie Kloss Frame Denim collection features an extra-long inseam (40 inches, as compared to 29 inches for the average jean), higher waistband and raised back pocket to complement a tall woman's silhouette. In addition to skinny jeans, the collection includes the popular Karlie Flare style, which works well for wearing with cropped tops, basic tee-shirts and other staples to create a classic look. The collection retails for about $200 to $330.More »
Designed by child stars turned fashion conglomerate co-owners Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, TEXTILE Elizabeth and James is a contemporary casual clothing line that includes a well-edited capsule denim collection. The line is named after the Olsen twins' other sister and brother, and features weekend-ready, incredibly soft denim jeans with a lived-in feel. This denim line is known for vintage-inspired 1960s and 1970s jean silhouettes with modern fit and detailing. The styles all take their inspiration from jeans Mary Kate and Ashley have worn and loved over the years, and each is named after one of their favorite musicians, such as Hendrix, Stevie, Joni, Debbie and Ozzy. The collection is available at prices ranging from about $170 to $285.More »
Victoria Beckham has an enviable life as the head of her own successful global fashion brand, and co-head of a beautiful family with her hunky athlete husband, David. Since her early twenties as a globe-trotting Spice Girl, the former singer has evolved a strong personal brand based on her impeccable style and talent for accessorizing, which has landed her on more than one Vogue magazine cover. Today, Victoria's clothing collection including jeans is favored by many Hollywood celebrities and fashion editors alike, for its sleek, sophisticated silhouettes that sometimes include a bit of whimsy in the details. The Victoria Beckham Denim collection focuses strongly on perfect fits, contemporary tailoring and high-quality fabrication. The collection changes by season, but always features body-conscious skinny jeans. Additional styles include tailored flares, boyfriend jeans and a minimal denim dress. Prices range from about $240 to $500 for most styles but you can drop up to $1,700 on the high-end of the range, which includes perfectly-cut denim leather leggings.More »
Twenty8Twelve is a lifestyle clothing and jeans brand founded by British-born actress Sienna Miller. Sienna achieved Hollywood success in movies such as Factory Girl and Alfie but is probably better known for her covetable, London-inspired fashion style and perfect beachy waves, as well as her on-off relationship with film star Jude Law. Twenty8Twelve, which takes its name from Sienna's date of birth, was launched in 2007 and today is a global brand with several stand-alone London boutiques and is sold in more than 20 countries worldwide. Sienna co-creates the line's stylish separates with her sister Savannah Miller, a professional fashion designer. The brand's jeans are made in England and created with a London attitude, with expert tailoring and fine denim fabrics. The collection focuses mainly on a skinny jean silhouette, with body-hugging skinnies in a wide range of fabric colors and treatments, including dark denim, vintage washes, distressed and printed jeans. Each fashion season, the company introduces new and trendy jean styles, often with cheeky nostalgic references. Twenty8Twelve jeans are sold in stores and online starting at around $150.More »
1. Apple Bottoms
As the name implies, Apple Bottoms jeans are designed to "celebrate and liberate" a curvier woman's body. The company Apple Bottoms was launched in 2003 by the multi-platinum American singer Nelly, a year after the release of his second chart-topping album "Nellyville". With a mission to create jeans that fit and enhance the beauty of real women, Nelly's team of designers crafted styles to accentuate a range of different silhouettes, all with the label's signature apple pocket. The company's launch was publicized by a nationwide model search for the "Apple Bottoms Girl", which was televised on VH1. The popularity of the jeans was so great they sold out completely within two weeks. Since then, Apple Bottoms has matured into an international lifestyle brand and its jeans are popular with celebrities including Oprah and Fergie. In addition to skinny jeans in a variety of fabric colors and treatments, Apple Bottoms also offers a sexy range of plus-size jeans. The collection is affordably priced from about $25 to $70.More »
2. Karlie Kloss for Frame Denim
Frame Denim is a California-based company founded in 2012 by Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson, two London-based Swedes with global fashion industry experience. The pair brought their European style sensibility to Los Angeles, where they put together an all-star design and manufacturing team to put together their vision of the perfect pair of jeans. Soon, the brand was producing body-conscious designer jeans, focusing mainly on a wide range of skinny jean fits. Shortly after launch, the brand partnered with leggy international supermodel Karlie Kloss to create a custom denim collection designed for taller women. The Karlie Kloss Frame Denim collection features an extra-long inseam (40 inches, as compared to 29 inches for the average jean), higher waistband and raised back pocket to complement a tall woman's silhouette. In addition to skinny jeans, the collection includes the popular Karlie Flare style, which works well for wearing with cropped tops, basic tee-shirts and other staples to create a classic look. The collection retails for about $200 to $330.More »
3. TEXTILE Elizabeth and James
Designed by child stars turned fashion conglomerate co-owners Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, TEXTILE Elizabeth and James is a contemporary casual clothing line that includes a well-edited capsule denim collection. The line is named after the Olsen twins' other sister and brother, and features weekend-ready, incredibly soft denim jeans with a lived-in feel. This denim line is known for vintage-inspired 1960s and 1970s jean silhouettes with modern fit and detailing. The styles all take their inspiration from jeans Mary Kate and Ashley have worn and loved over the years, and each is named after one of their favorite musicians, such as Hendrix, Stevie, Joni, Debbie and Ozzy. The collection is available at prices ranging from about $170 to $285.More »
4. Victoria Beckham Denim
Victoria Beckham has an enviable life as the head of her own successful global fashion brand, and co-head of a beautiful family with her hunky athlete husband, David. Since her early twenties as a globe-trotting Spice Girl, the former singer has evolved a strong personal brand based on her impeccable style and talent for accessorizing, which has landed her on more than one Vogue magazine cover. Today, Victoria's clothing collection including jeans is favored by many Hollywood celebrities and fashion editors alike, for its sleek, sophisticated silhouettes that sometimes include a bit of whimsy in the details. The Victoria Beckham Denim collection focuses strongly on perfect fits, contemporary tailoring and high-quality fabrication. The collection changes by season, but always features body-conscious skinny jeans. Additional styles include tailored flares, boyfriend jeans and a minimal denim dress. Prices range from about $240 to $500 for most styles but you can drop up to $1,700 on the high-end of the range, which includes perfectly-cut denim leather leggings.More »
5. Twenty8Twelve Jeans
Twenty8Twelve is a lifestyle clothing and jeans brand founded by British-born actress Sienna Miller. Sienna achieved Hollywood success in movies such as Factory Girl and Alfie but is probably better known for her covetable, London-inspired fashion style and perfect beachy waves, as well as her on-off relationship with film star Jude Law. Twenty8Twelve, which takes its name from Sienna's date of birth, was launched in 2007 and today is a global brand with several stand-alone London boutiques and is sold in more than 20 countries worldwide. Sienna co-creates the line's stylish separates with her sister Savannah Miller, a professional fashion designer. The brand's jeans are made in England and created with a London attitude, with expert tailoring and fine denim fabrics. The collection focuses mainly on a skinny jean silhouette, with body-hugging skinnies in a wide range of fabric colors and treatments, including dark denim, vintage washes, distressed and printed jeans. Each fashion season, the company introduces new and trendy jean styles, often with cheeky nostalgic references. Twenty8Twelve jeans are sold in stores and online starting at around $150.More »
