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Most celebrities are famous because of their skills and talents in one particular field. The likes of Humphrey Bogart, James Dean and Al Pacino are names synonymous with classic acting; whilst the likes of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and John Lennon are all known the world over for their and contributions to the field of music.

However, some celebrities manage to succeed in more than one area. For example, many people will know Dennis Hopper as the Hollywood actor and star of classics such as Easy Rider; but he was actually a photographer and artist before he was a successful actor and he is still well respected across many art circles. Pierce Brosnan too worked as a commercial artist before succeeding as a stage actor and, subsequently, achieving world wide fame as Timothy Dalton’s successor to the role of James Bond.

Then there is Kate Moss, famous the world over for her endeavours as a queen of the catwalk, fashion icon and face of countless style and glamour products. Her most recent fashion foray took her away from strutting and posing, and put her behind the scenes…as a fashion designer for Top Shop. Of course, this would seem like a natural progression for someone who has worked in the heart of the fashion industry for over twenty years.

Penélope Cruz too has turned her hand from acting to fashion and, in conjunction with her sister Monica, they produced a 25-piece collection for Spanish fashion chain Mango.

Of course, there are many celebrity designers that are famous purely for their ‘designing’ ability too – such as Jimmy Choo, who has been a celebrity shoemaker for over two decades. He’s also the latest in a long line of celebrity designers to tie themselves into deals with major High Street chains, with the likes of Stella McCartney and Giles Deacon designing clothes for Gap Kids and New Look respectively.

With the emergence of the ‘metrosexual’ male – essentially, a man that exhibits a strong interest in his own appearance and lifestyle, ‘fashion’ and ‘high street’ go hand-in-hand just as much for men as it does for women. The male fashion market has received a considerable boost since the 1990s, with cultural icons and fashion trailblazers such as David Beckham leading the way – he even helped to design boyswear for Marks and Spencer. Furthermore, Liam Gallagher even launched his own fashion line recently, which helps to demonstrate the extent to which fashion matters across society – even in the world of rock and roll.

The demand for high quality, fashionable women’s and men’s clothing is greater than ever with actors, sports stars and musicians all dabbling in the design game. Coupled with the plethora of fashion designers that are lending their hand to High Street clothing lines, this is one trend that’s likely to continue.

Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.