Last month, Gigi Hadid launched her fashion brand and it takes the fashion industry by storm. She is one of the biggest celebrities in the fashion industry thanks to her modelling career which is one of the reasons why she started her brand.
The Guest in Residence clothing brand is not the first time Gigi has stepped into the design industry either. She has experience in the industry, collaborating with some of the world’s biggest brands such as Tommy Hilfiger.
Upon the announcement of her fashion brand, she also mentioned that she is the co-host of the fashion show series on Netflix, Next in Fashion.
About Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid has been in the limelight for the last decade or so now. Her career started at the age of 2 and then focused on her education after that. She then returned to modelling life in 2011, working with Paul Marciano who she originally worked with when she was younger.
Her breakthrough started in 2013 after she signed with IG Models and then made her New York Fashion Week debut at the start of 2014. She then got introduced to the world in the same month as she was on the cover of Carine Roitfeld’s CR Fashion book.
The fashion industry took to Gigi Hadid in a flash. She was soon modelling for Tom Ford’s Eyewear campaign in July 2014. She also featured in the Velvet Orchard Fragrance and Tom Ford Beauty campaigns.
Hadid’s modelling career continued to grow, with her being announced as the brand ambassador for the Australian swimwear label, Seafolly. Since then, she has worked with many luxury fashion brands such as; Versace, Chanel, Elie Saab, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more.
Her career continued to progress, with her featuring on the American Vogue cover for the second in 2017. As mentioned earlier, she collaborated with Tommy Hilfiger and due to the success of this collab, she was honoured with the Best Design Debut for the collection.
Now, with the success of her modelling career and the collaborations throughout her career, she launched her fashion label, Guest In Residence.
Other Fashion Brands With Their Fashion Labels
Gigi Hadid isn’t the only celebrity that launched her own fashion brand. There have also been many others that have owned fashion brands for several years. Here are some of the most successful fashion brands which have been launched by celebrities.
Reese Witherspoon with Draper James
In 2015, Reese Witherspoon launched her fashion brand which has a timeless southern style to clothing and homeware. If a fashion brand is affordable and produces high-quality clothing for plus-size women.
Kate Hudson with Fabletics
Kate Hudson launched her fashion brand, Fabletics, back in 2013 and it is safe to say it has been very successful. This successful fashion line includes workout clothing such as leggings and is a subscription-based service. Although Kate Hudson only owns 20% of the company, it is worth $500 million, with her share worth $100 million.
Victoria Beckham with Victoria
Victoria Beckham launched her fashion brand in 2008 and is known worldwide. Nonetheless, it has been known that the brand has struggled to profit. However, it has still been successful to a certain extent as it is valued at $450 million.
Kanye West with Yeezy
Back in February 2015, the Kanye West clothing line launched. It has been highly talked about since the launch of his fashion brand, with many streetwear lovers wearing the brand. The collaboration has been very successful, despite a cagey start. Now, it is arguably one of the most common trainers out there and they remain in the news today for their weird and unique designs that stand out from the rest.
Drake OVO
Drake, one of the most popular rappers in the 21st century, also has his fashion brand. October’s Very Own is what it stands for as it is referring to his birth month. This luxury streetwear line is fantastic, with its iconic owl trademark logo. Furthermore, their luxury tracksuits are loved by many but not just for their wonderful design, for their high-quality as well.
To Conclude
There is no doubt that Gigi Hadid’s fashion brand has high expectations. Her success in her modelling career and the success of the collaborations have built the hype around the brand. The prices are on the more expensive side for this brand but, for those that can afford simple yet high-quality designs, we are sure it will be a success as celebrity fashion trends usually take off.