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Never did I think I’d say this, but Lindsay Lohan may actually have done something right. Though she’s not exactly known as the most professional actress in Hollywood, Lohan might actually turn out to be a good businesswoman. And possibly a good designer, depending on how hands-on she is with her new leggings line. Lohan’s pricey collection is selling incredibly well, surprising both fashionistas who say that leggings are over and regular folk who say they’re overpriced.
Lindsay Lohan’s got a leg up on the competition when it comes to her fashion line. While some style mags have heralded the end of the leggings trend, the “Mean Girls” star is trotting her 6126 footless tights all over the world. And she’s apparently doing something right. Despite a very hefty price tag in tough economic times, Lohan’s debut legwear line is selling like hotcakes, retailers tell the Daily News.
“They’re blowing off the shelves,” says Jill Lowe, publicist for high-end Hollywood boutique Intuition. The Marilyn Monroe-inspired leggings - which cost anywhere from $44 to $132 - are also flying out the doors at Henri Bendel, Nordstrom, Intermix and Lisa Kline. Across the board, stores say, Lohan’s best-seller is her Mr. President leggings - the most expensive and unique-looking option. Black with grey knee patches, the $132 tights are a big hit from coast to coast.
Many items from Lohan’s line are firmly in the $75 and up price point, with several costing more than $100; By comparison, popular legwear brands Danskin and Hue offer cotton/spandex leggings for a mere $25. “The leggings are made of top quality materials,” says 6126 publicist Ali Brubaker. “Many have accents like 100 percent leather patches and 100 cashmere leggings which also contribute to the price range.”
[From the Daily News]
Lohan’s leggings come in 35 styles. I never knew there were 35 different things you could do with leggings, but I’ll take their word for it. They’re also dry clean only, which adds to the cost significantly. Lindsay is planning on rolling out four collections a year – one per season. The long-term plan for 6126 is to eventually add more products to expand the line beyond leggings. Which seems like a good idea – I highly doubt leggings are going to be as popular as they currently are for much longer.
It’s always hard to know just how much a role celebrities have in designing their products. I really doubt Lohan is at home sketching crocodile patch leggings all night long. But I’m guessing she does more than just throw some ideas out there and walk away. 6126 is obviously at the top of the line in terms of creativity and quality, and if Lohan has anything to do with that then good for her.
Here are a few pictures of Lohan’s merchandise, along with Lindsay in her leggings with Samantha Ronson on December 2nd. Images thanks to Fame. Header of Lohan’s ad for 6126.
Written by JayBird
Posted in Fashion, Lindsay Lohan
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52 Responses to “Lindsay Lohan’s leggings are flying off the shelves”
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It’s not over 35 years old, it’s over 150 lbs. Tina Turner can wear all the leggings she wants!
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Nothing says cellulite* like a good pair of leggins
* you may replace by “genitals” or “traillor classy”
PS : sorry to all the leggings lovers ! -
I’ll just ignore both those comments and continue to wear them, just below the knee and usually under a skirt or dress…
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I think I must be the only person who actually likes Lilo. I don’t know why; I just do. That being said, good for her with her success with the leggings.
However, being 44 (which is WAY over 35), I’m not allowed to wear them!
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*stifles the urge to say something about extraordinarily mobile crustaceans*
Well, if it’s something that can distract her from from her more dubious social life, then that’s a good thing. Leggings are still feckin’ ugly though.
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“Leggings” are NOT pants and shouldn’t be worn as such.
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I wore them the first time around when Madonna wore them in her ‘like a virgin’ clip. Have to wear them under a skirt now, cant get away wearing them just with a top anymore.
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I always like what Cher had to say about conforming to society’s ideas of what she should wear and who she should be…
“If I want to take my tits and put them on my back I will…”
Nuff said…
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So in the spirit of that if I want to wear leggings as pants, a shirt or headgear I will…
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these leggings are for people like her who find getting dressed just too big of a chore to handle.
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i am obsessed with fashion and like to try it all but i just cant get behind the leggings thing, and i DEF. cant get behind spending $130 on some that are going to go out of fashion any day now.
but good for her i guess…and the pair with the kneepads are just CLASSIC.
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Linds is hot, and so many people still dig her, especially being she is with Sam.. go linds.. she is doing so much better than the god awful heidi (ick), paris and ugly ass beyonce.
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From what I’ve seen of LiLo’s leggings, they’re not too bad. For leggings, that is.
The fashion journalist in me is saying that it was a terrible move to make a line of leggings. But I’m proven wrong.
And most brands tend to try to get rid of their huge stocks of leggings at the moment. The only odd thing is: leggings are getting back in without being commercialized and advertized because of that. Women (especially young) are buying them again.
Even I am… (I’m not crazy on wearing tights with dresses, I confess)LiLo’s luck is great. I would never have given the advice to do that particular move in today’s business but God’s ways are mysterious.
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Thoroughly gross.
You know what would improve the look? Crocs. -
Those of us who are over 40 have been getting some very specific instructions from commenter’s lately. We can’t wear leggings and we can’t say fuck… What the fuck is next, I wonder…? Ha ha, I never stopped wearing leggings.
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What is with all of the legging haters? Is it because they are somehow more scandalous than tights, because I really don’t see the difference. I have a lot and lot of them. Age limit on clothes? psh.
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Leggings? I can take them or leave them. But I certainly don’t trust anything a Lohan endorses to put on my thighs. That’s just begging for scabies.
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If it keeps her off the screen, I’m all for it.
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first of all, Lilo looks like she making a difficult poopie in that header pic.
Second, only SHE would think to put kneepads on leggins HA!! Must have been pre Sam…
also, I like leggings, especially under a tunic shirt… -
Love leggings,especialy now that the temp is -5 celcious and i have to go out and work in the field.I also love to wear them under a jean skirt.Yeahh,Go Linds,at last some good news.
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Now, do those LiLo leggings come WITH the Herp and the saber-toothed crotch crickets, or do you still have to go get those yourself? Because if they’re REAL LiLo gear, they should already have both built right in.
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I still agree with gg.
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Who cares how old you are if you want to wear leggings? It’s up to the person, not what anyone else says. I love them and leg warmers too.
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These seem like the 1980’s stretch pants. I hope this does not catch on
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i looooove leggings and have a couple pairs of them…. i am 24 and 110 pounds and they look perfectly fine on someone with my build as pants!!!!
and everytime i wear them i get compliments - esp. the pair that has a “boa” finish on them from american apparel
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I still wear them too, around the house on the weekend, because they’re so comfortable. And I’ve got KIDS past 40.
Mine are mostly from Fashion Bug, though, and none cost over $10.
I say “fukc” too. A lot.
Just unredeemable, that’s me.
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what morons are buying that trash
go to american apparel and get a pair for 1/4 of the price
anyone who buys that crap is such a wannabe
crabs!
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it’s not a don’t wear leggings thing. it’s a don’t wear leggings as pats thing. ever. i don’t care if you’re a svelte and nubile 20 year old, i don’t want to see your bits, and leggings do a great job of highlighting the camel toe. also, i don’t have faith that leggings are thick enough to keep everything… hygenic. i don’t want to sit on a bus seat after someone who is essentially just wearing undies. it’s gross. put on a skirt or something.
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Time was when this title would’ve simply read, “Lindsay Lohan’s Leggings Are Flying Off”
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Crawling away under the power of their own crabs.
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dante:
:lol:
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Crabs don’t come to mind when I see Lohan. Kirsten Dunst makes me think crabs. Courtney Love = crabs. Vincent Gallo and Pete Doherty, ditto. I’m very non-sexist in my views on who potentially carries pubic lice.
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:lol: great comments! And back atcha Mairead, great minds think alike.
Let me first say that I am an old bat too.
The deal with the age thing is only this: It makes one look trashy.
Just sayin.oh yeah, and the not wanting to see your VPL (very proud labia)
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I’d rather go to Express and get mine for 8 bucks. Black, purple, red and all kinds of patterns. 8-12 dollars.
Spending any more than $20 on leggings is just stupid. Personally, they aren’t very comfortable. They are great for dance classes, especially for ballet, but other than that…having to peel them off is weird. I’d rather wear my comfy, worn in jeans that I’ve had for 6 years.
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Built-in kneee pads. Classy.
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I love my leggings! They are super comfortable &, despite the lack of pockets, are perfect for around-the-house-wear. I have, however, been known to hit up the Harris Teeter clad only in a scrubby band tee-shirt & leggings
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dante, I think you’d look smashing in a pair of those knee-pad leggings. short and sweet.
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Yeah I read the headline as “Lindsay Lohan’s legs are flying open by themselves” and didn’t bat an eye…
Nice touch with the knee pads - for those carpet burnable areas?
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Leggings suck.
I have spindly little skinny legs and a bit of a belly. I look like a pregnant spider wearing them, and I hate that it’s currently forbidden to show a little leg.
I’ve always liked to be flashy. I think showing some leg is pretty sexy, but since leggings have been rediscovered, it’s not fashionable to be sexy anymore.
Actually, I say that about a lot of recent trends, especially for girls in my age bracket (I’m 20). I wish the flowy, empire waisted, overly modest look would finally make an exit. I personally like tops that show cleavage. I personally like miniskirts that show bare leg.
Most girls I know resort to wearing leggings under a skirt that’s cut anywhere above the knee, because I guess that skirts that come above the knee are too risque anymore.
I hate you, leggings.
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$130 for a pair of leggings.
It probably costs the company $1.50, if even that, to make each pair in their factory in China; the rest of the money goes to Lindsay’s spa budget.
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Who pays $132 for leggings ? You wash them a few times, and then have to throw them away. I don’t even pay that much for a good pair of jeans.
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I wore leggings in the 80s when I was a teenager. I loved them. They are comfortable, slimming, durable, can be dressed up or down, and you can layer them. That’s a winning combination. They are woman-friendly clothes. I’m too old for them now, but I think they are a smart marketing choice to younger women. Brilliant actually.
If women feel comfortable and slender in something it will always come back in style. (See cowboy boots, wrap dresses, and platform shoes. They’ll always come back.)
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I do not believe this story. Leggings are lame. Nobody wants that sh#t.
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at Christina X’s “pregnant spider.” I’m built exactly the same way (add an ample Mexican butt to that equation), and leggings look like hell on me. But for those who love them, more power to you!
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MB Travis-
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@ Tia (many comments up) Kudos!!!
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Somehow I don’t think there are enough Lezlo fans or fashionistas (what kind of a fashonista still wears leggings?) to make those things fly off the shelf. I’m guessing maybe her frends and family are buying them to make her stock rise. Maybe she’s hoping people will see she’s not a complete f-ck up and hire her again. Yeah right.
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hah! msn.com news in today’s front page:
Some Tips on Wearing Leggings for Mature Fashionistas:
- Stick to basic, dark colors—dark blue, black, brown.
- Wear them under dresses that hit at least mid thigh or long cocoon type coats and avoid short, unflattering tops (sorry—that includes baby doll tops).
- Pair them with a cute pair of ballet flats, but avoid the urge wear them with heels.
- If you have thick ankles, avoid leggings like the plague.
- Last, but not least, throw them out the moment they become too stretched, discolored, etc.
p.s. Avoiding like the plague also goes for those not in possession of a fat-free ass.
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Ohhhh sorry i am over 50 and luv leggings but i still have terrific legs and dont really need them if i have a tan, they are so comfy though and oppps yes i do wear short tops and a leather biker jacket, oh hell u lot r gonna slate me i say providing u look good in them then no problem its just the ones who cant wear them themseves that give us a hard time…..leggings forever
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That is some 80s ugly! Borderline ’80s workout wear ugly. Who knew so many crackheads were shopping for leggings?
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The Marilyn Monroe-inspired leggings
In what way are these leggings inspired by Marilyn Monroe? Was she wearing them when she serviced the Kennedys?
And better yet, who says any of Lindsay’s fans have a clue who Marilyn was? They were all born in the 1990s….
I can’t abide it when celebs and their witless publicists pointlessly evoke Marilyn Monroe (or a “young James Dean”) just to get hits on their product websites. Give it a rest already!
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Those she has on in the picture are beyond ugly.
Thank you Lindsay Blohan for bringing this unforgiving fashion trend back.
By the way, ladies, The Rule still holds. (Over age 35 no leggings) PLEASE!
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