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Reality TV has swollen the ranks of celebrities from lists B through to Z to the point where it seems like every other week another almost has-been is busy trying to revive a faint career with a new fashion line. The lesson here seems to be stick with what you’re good at, even if that’s flashing your knickers at the paparazzi. Paris Hilton, we’re looking at you. Read on for the worst celebrity fashion lines in all their shiny, tacky glory.

Paris Hilton

It seems Paris Hilton is a celebrity first and foremost for having money, and then working that fame to make even more. The kind of person who gets paid just for showing up at a party, Paris is sometimes more a marketable brand than a person. And what an unfortunate brand! Paris launched an exclusive line for Kitson Boutiques selling her particular brand of style – mostly t-shirts screen printed with her face in gold lame. With lots of cheap, shiny dresses too, it has to be one of the most unattractive celebrity fashion lines on the market.

Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad, star of MTV reality show The Hills, actually has a pretty, laid-back California style. But her much anticipated line the Lauren Conrad Collection was a let-down. Lovely LC seemed to be going out of her way to ‘design’ as boring a basics collection as could be had – an entire line made of plain and unflattering jersey cotton for some offensively high prices. That hasn’t stopped her from putting out another collection with US store Kohl’s this autumn though, and unfortunately the second go-round is just as generic.

Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan seems to feel that being a washed-up celebrity has-been with stringy blonde extensions gives her the right to nominate herself Marilyn Monroe’s style representative on earth. No matter how hard she tries though she certainly can’t match the lovely Monroe, even if she creepily named her line of leggings ‘6126′ after the screen siren’s birthday. Lohan’s line features leggings alone – zipper leggings, faux leather leggings, sparkly leggings, shiny leggings. Hardly the most challenging item to design, they look like something a tween could customise with a glue gun, some cheap lycra and a portfolio of Miley Cyrus paparazzi snaps.

Mischa Barton
If La Lohan’s leggings weren’t enough of a capsule collection, someone actually thought they could make a quick buck from Mischa Barton’s boho headbands. Starting at $50, Barton’s hair accessories are over-priced, poorly finished and embellished in junk. The wilted hippy flowers stink of the desperation of someone who has been putting out forgettable, lack lustre performances since The O.C. ended three years ago.

The Jonas Brothers

Of all the things we though the Jonas Brothers could be doing – pretending to play guitar and saving themselves for marriage – sticking their names on a tween fashion line of ruffled denim skirts was not one of them. In spite of having no fashion experience and an average age of about 20, the family-friendly JoBros have their own fashion collection of mostly Disney-prep argyle sweaters, Polo shirts and pleated denim for thirteen year old girls at WalMart. It’s a strange combination though of all the celebrities listed above, it’s probably the most appropriately pitched and priced fashion line for the pop stars’ fans.

It’s no secret: celebrities love to don fashions that turn heads. From Lady Gaga’s odd outfits both on and off the stage, to all those “interesting” looks showcased at big events like the Academy Awards, celebrities often get attention for their fashion sense. However, as many are aware, this attention can be delivered in either positive or negative form. Many stars are praised for what they wear – and how they choose to wear it – while many others are constantly criticised for their fashion choices, by both the public and the media.

So, who are some of the best and worst dressed celebrities of our time? What are some of the best and worst fashion trends? Some stars who tend to be given a hard time for their fashion sense include Pamela Anderson, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, and Paris Hilton. Female stars aren’t the only ones earning a bad reputation for their fashion choices. Adrien Brody, Pete Wentz, and Pete Doherty have also made some jaws drop with their less-than-fashionable styles. Whether a result of much-too-revealing styles (often the case for “worst dressed” females), a sloppy sense of fashion, or an outdated look, it seems many stars could stand to hire a stylist – or perhaps replace they one they have.

Of course, alongside the worst dressed celebrities are those who make a more flattering list: the entertainment industry’s best dressed. Among the best-dressed women in show business are Kate Winslet and Reese Witherspoon – both of who gravitate towards more classic looks – not to mention Beyonce, Cameron Diaz, and Nicole Richie, who are a bit more edgy with their fashion choices. Some of the industry’s best dressed men include Daniel Craig, David Beckham, Tom Ford, Jay Z, and Kanye West, who have been known to don everything from classy suits to casual yet fashionable mens jeans.

However, in assigning stars to either list, it helps to be familiar with the season’s fashion trends. For instance, in 2009, some of the best fashion trends for women included high-waisted dresses, military jackets, sailor stripes, big scarves, metallic fabrics and wide-legged jeans. On the other hand some of the worst fashion trends for the year showed up in thigh-high boots, harlem trousers paisley prints, shoulder pads, open-toe booties, bib necklaces, and neon colours.

Ultimately, there will always be celebrities whose styles won’t mesh with what most think is fashionable – which means fashion lists such as the “best” and “worst” dressed will always circulate. See how your favourite celebrities rate within the fashion world this season, and whether they’ll turn your head with fashion hits or flops.

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