For the past few years, Katie Holmes has functioned as 50% of Holmes & Yang, the fashion line that she runs with her stylist, Jeanne Yang. Back in 2010 when the first collection was about to launch, Katie described the clothes as a simple yet luxurious line of basics that were created with Lauren Bacall in mind. While the line has been considered a financial success by Barneys, I’ve included some examples that Katie herself has worn on various red carpets. For the most part, the Holmes & Yang line has proven itself to be generally busted and unflattering, and in particular, the above dress makes Katie look hippy (when she isn’t).
Oddly enough though, Katie plans on ramping up her career in the line in the wake of her divorce from Tom Cruise, and part of this strategy involves showing the latest Holmes & Yang collection at NYC Fashion Week. Page Six also made a huge deal about how Katie will rival former pal Victoria Beckham by showing her collection on the same day. At first, I wondered why this would be a big deal (other than the press loving a good catfight), but maybe Katie wants to send a giant “fug you” message to Tom since he tried to make “Kate” and Victoria be best friends years ago. Who knows? Now we’re hearing that Katie has doubled down on her challenge by arranging to present the new line at Lincoln Center (while Posh will be at the NYC Library), which will be a very high-profile showing indeed:
Katie Holmes is taking the giant step of showing her latest collection for her fashion label Holmes & Yang at Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week, Page Six can exclusively reveal. Sources said Holmes, who founded the line with her stylist Jeanne Yang, will show at the tents — the first time the duo will present their collection during Fashion Week. Tom Cruise’s ex-wife will be there near the end of the week to present the line, currently sold at Barneys. A source told us, “This is a big deal for Katie to show in the tents, under the full attention of the fashion editors and the glare of the media scrutiny. They could have done a small show elsewhere, so this proves she and Jeanne are very serious about their business.” Holmes is refocusing on her career post-divorce — starring in a play in November and two movies next year. Meanwhile, she’s still making time for daughter Suri. Friday night, Katie and Suri stopped by Artichoke Basille’s Pizza on East 14th Street. After ordering a margherita pie, an artichoke pie and some salad, little Suri ordered three fried Oreos for dessert. A source told us cute Suri ate two of the cookies and gave the third to an unidentified woman sitting next to her who accepted and ate it.
[From Page Six]
Wait a second, I’m distracted by Suri’s dessert choice — fried Oreos — which immediately brings to mind pregnant Jessica Simpson and certainly isn’t the healthiest food option out there. At least Suri gave one away, which is kind of sweet, really.
Back to Katie’s fashion career though — does anyone else think that maybe the maligned fug booties might just be a ruse? As in, nobody thought Katie possessed the spine to actually leave Tom Cruise (let alone in the spectacular manner that she pulled off), so maybe she’s been holding her cards close to her chest with this latest Holmes & Yang line too. I’m currently reminded of Tom’s recent Playboy interview (to promote Rock of Ages), in which he discussed all the things that Katie did and then mentioned “she wanted to try designing clothes” like it was yet another example of something he “let” her do. That quote rubbed me the wrong way at the time, and maybe Katie felt the same way. Maybe she’ll surprise us all by really bringing it at NYC Fashion Week, you know? Then again, maybe not.
Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet and WENN
Not thriall at all with the clothes-very busted and uninspired. Why doesn’t she hire a real designer to at least re-work her ideas?
that skirt ain’t doin’ her no favors. it photographed looking like a fake paper skirt on a paperdoll. the waistband is too big or something. weird. 😯
Gosh that first outfit is AWFUL! Makes her boobs look wonky and her hips look HUGE. And she’s not a big girl.
I like that navy dress she has on though. Is that Holmes and Yang? It looks like something I would wear if I wasn’t all T&A.
Is the navy dress with the sheer overlay one of hers? I think that one is actually quite pretty. The rest, meh.
I was thinking the same. I actually like the blue one.
As for the rest, they’re not offensive but they don’t look great on her.
But she literally has no style ……. Ummm Sigh
totally delusional. her style is so busted. really can’t stand anything she wears so there’s no way I’d be interested in her clothing line.
I’ve noticed that she hasn’t worn her “S” necklace since her separation/divorce, anyone else notice?
She can’t dress to save her life. She wears the same boots everyday. How is she a fashion designer?
I agree, but some designers have the worst personal taste imaginable.
Check out these winners:
http://fashionindie.com/the-10-worst-dressed-designers/
Hahaha, they didn’t have to stop at 10 either!
She looks like my great aunt Hazel in the first pic ; no offense to Hazel. What’s with the skirt? I think she’s a very pretty woman, but she is as stylish as Jessica Biel (cough, gag, puke)
Ick, worse than Biel. That’s really saying something
She has the irregular shape of most women.. not all are thin and perfect. It would help if she got a hairstyle she can easily manage.. stood up straight, throw out the slouchy, ill fitting and drab clothes and look for bright and flattering to her skin. Being tall, her whole appearance just seems ungainly.. awkward when she is in motion. Perfect model for ‘What to do and how to to update your old worn out favorite styles clothes, to give them a new life and save them from the landfill’? I think she likes what she wears, and generally states in a bland, comfortable manner.. if you want to look like me.. fine.
That dress is awful and please wear a bra! Also, get a haircut as your mane is starting to look ratty.
I like the plain black dress and the navy one. Holmes & Yang isn’t the worst clothing line out there, and a clothing line’s success is not defined by how the designers dress themselves- otherwise the Olsen twins would never have succeeded with their own lines. I do find Holmes & Yang to be way overpriced and boring though.
WTH is that first thing she is wearing. Delusional.
The black dress is fine, but not exciting at all. The rest are pretty ugly. Most of the other stuff I’ve seen from her line is ugly as well. I’m really not sure how she is considered a fashion designer. I mean really. Katie can’t dress to save her life most days. She generally dresses terribly.
I don’t get why this line is a success. The actual tailoring is awful, e.g. hemlines that look like they might come apart any minute and other details that make those clothes look as if someone aimed high but hasn’t yet learned the basics of sewing.
At least VB’s stuff seems to be put together by a competent team.
The H&Y ‘creations’ I have seen over the years have been very unflattering and not at all attractive. Why is it that these people think a little fame leads to a credible perfume line, clothing line and other branding?? Oh, yeah, I know, there is the gullible public who loves ‘name’ brand clothing/perfume/shoes regardless of quality.
We have enough shitty clothing lines to last until 2525.
The first photo is horrible. That would spell the end of any fashion career.
Sick of all those ‘celebs’ thinking they can do it all. I saw Justin Timberlake is now adding interior design to his CV.
That black skirt was way too big on her. She is petite up top but on heavier side on the bottom.
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