WWD reports today that MIA, who's been the face of Marc Jacobs
as of late (about that, she says
in the article: "The whole time I was doing that campaign I was like, 'Does Marc Jacobs
know who I am? He didn't let me into his parties and
stuff six months before.'"), has started her own clothing line.
"'I have my own label now," Arulpragasam said, 'which is the only thing
I've been wearing recently.' The eponymous collection (M.I.A., that
is), which is repped by London-based publicist Mandi Lennard, included
tour bus-friendly items such as bomber jackets, leggings and T-shirts,
all done up in the bold hues and graphic prints for which the singer is
known. And, aside from reflective glory, buying an
Arulpragasam-designed piece affords its owner a little extra sartorial
security. Explained the fashionista: 'With my stuff, because
everything's really bright, if you lose it or someone steals it, you
can see it from miles away and you can be like, 'Oy! Give me my shirt
back!' Talk about bang for your buck.'"
Ooooh. We totally love that. Clothes that are bright so that your asshole friends won't steal them! And, if we ever decide to start a band and go on a national tour, we won't be embarrassed by our decidedly lame (and too fancy) tour bus clothes! Seriously, though, we've got more faith in threads created by MIA than other celeb clothing lines -
anyone from the Hills, we're looking at you - especially since we're guessing they'll be somewhat like the
Cassette Playa-designed outfits MIA has rocked in the past (Google Images hasn't coughed up any sneak previews of the line yet, and MIA's
website of flashing madness doesn't have anything either). It's a safe bet, though, that it'll be at least three time less scary than the prospect of
Amy Winehouse's clothing and cosmetics line.
--Caitlin E. Curran