MORE AFFORDABLE BALMAIN LINE

So I first heard of Balmain on the red carpet when a few of the celebrities were wearing the line, most notably at the MTV Movie Awards 2011. So when I heard that Balmain is coming out with a more affordable line I was pretty psyched!....until I looked into it and found out, it's not exactly that cheap but I guess more affordable?

The "more affordable" line called Pierre Balmain will hit stores in early December of this year. The line will feature a range of items from evening wear to daywear. CEO and Balmain chairman Alain Hivelin says, "The Pierre Balmain collection translates the codes of Balmain in a more casual and relaxed manner ... We see Pierre Balmain as a new and distinct brand that is inspired by the successes and history of a great house, but offers a look and product that respond to the needs and desires of today’s marketplace.” Prices range from $173 (t-shirts) to $363 (jeans) to $1291 (eveningwear).

The main Balmain line will ultimately still keep it's rock n' roll edge which made it famous, but distinguish it by becoming more sophisticated and couture-like. Check it out!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

VICTORIA BECKHAM LAUNCHES MORE "AFFORDABLE" CLOTHING LINE

Victoria Beckham besides expanding her family, is now expanding her fashion empire. The more "affordable" clothing line will be called Victoria by Victoria Beckham and it will come out this spring.

The collection was inspired by a cartoon character named Emily the Strange, who is constantly followed around by cats. Differing from her previous line the Victoria Beckham Collection, the clothes are less structured and include printed fabrics.

Victoria comments, "These are the kind of dresses I’ve been searching for. The perfect little summer dress, something that was fun, something that was girly, something that was easy to wear, something that would take you from day through the night.

Where I am currently, I like a more modern attitude. Also, it means that I’m opening these designs to women and girls of all different shapes and sizes, people who maybe want something less tight and clingy and structured. It also makes it more comfortable for during the day. You can wear them with a pair of flats or a pair of heels and they look great."

So what will this more "affordable" line cost you? Not that cheap as you might've expected, to be more specific the range is between $550-$900. I guess it's a steal compared to her first line which retails for $2000+!!! THIS AIN'T NO CHANEL UP IN HERE!!! In this economy, many designers are looking to cater toward the middle class budget, not to only higher classes --> Take a hint girl!!!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille