When you are used to seeing the front rows of fashion shows peppered with A-list celebs and reality-show contestants, it is a shock to discover very few celebrities at this year's Fall Fashion Week. It might have to do with the cold. It might have something to do with the fact that Fashion Week occurred at the same time as Superbowl Sunday. But Fashion Week is always held in February in Manhattan, so it is usually cold out. So what is the reason behind the current lack of star power this Fashion Week? Britney Spears attended Baby Phat. But overall, the biggest names were Rachel Weisz, Donald Trump, Fergie (the Dutchess turned Weight Watchers spokesman, not the one who is Fergelicious), Claire Danes, Susan Sarandon. Designers usually blow their budget paying celebs to attend. They pay for first class airfare and hotels for the celebs and their huge entourages. Then they pay the celebs themselves, tens of thousands of dollars. Nicky Hilton was paid $30,000 for hosting Macy's Presents Kiss and Tell Party last Thursday night. Cate Blanchett was flown around via private jet to the Armani Show. Rock and Republic paid $5000-$15,000 to celebs to attend their shows. Dolce and Gabanna paid JLo to attend their recent show in Milan. And you know Jenny from the Block does not come cheap. Most designers would never admit to paying actors to attend their show. However, Kate Bosworth admitted that the only reason she came to the shows is because they paid her.
sasha says:
SOme celebs are way too into themselves. Jennifer Lopez is trash goddamn has an accent and she was born in america. She thinks wearing expensive clothes changes the trashy slut she is. If you have to be payed and your fucking entourage to attend a DOLCE AND GABBANA show ban you to fashion and nod real hell. If thats the case they should sell seats how many oc girls and ny girls would and could pay. Pretentious dipshits may their 15 minutes breeze by quick as tsunami and forgettable as their talent.