Celebrities have long been more than just people we hear on the radio, see on TV or at the movies. Whether sporting personalities, singers, actors or presenters, celebrities almost always supplement their already rather large incomes with product endorsements. Be it their own line of perfume, an affiliation with a particular brand of football boots or becoming the face of a line of make-up or hair care products, the stars are doing it all. The latest trend amongst the 'glitterati' seems to be having their very own range of bed linen. From home decorating enthusiast Kirstie Allsopp to the pixie queen of pop Kylie Minogue, superstars from around the globe are lending their skills, ideas or sometimes just their names to a whole range of luxury bedding.
With a background in interior design and a name in reality makeover shows, Kirstie Allsopp probably has more of a hands-on approach to her bed linen designs than most. While her designs may be a little too girly for the male half of the species they are certainly tasteful and versatile. Most have a charming country house look that cries out for wicker furniture, open log fireplaces and exposed beams in the bedroom. Allsopp favours flowers for her prints and appliqué, in a range of complementary pastel shades.
The Kylie range is as delicate and dazzling as the diva herself. Sophisticated yet playful, the collection of bed linen from the pint-sized pop princess is as stylish as she herself is. An under-stated yet obvious glamour pervades the designs; from elegant all white sets to pillows and bedspreads inlaid with sequins and diamante for that bit of extra sparkle. A Kylie set of bed linen promises classic neutral colours, bold designs and top quality fabrics for the more discerning palate, one of her bestsellers is the Kylie Kiana Duvet Set with its classy and elegant design.
At the other end of the scale is Katie Price. Price has made an entire career out of selling herself - her name, her face, her body and her merchandise. As with Kylie, the range reflects the personality of the star. Bold prints of hearts and flowers in her trademark bright pink feature heavily. The Katie Price bed linen is relatively cheap, incredibly vivacious and very, very pink.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is another celebrity who at least has a background in the area of merchandise he brings out. His designs are bold and bright with plenty of silky fabrics and plush cushions. Ranges entitled 'Midnight at the Oasis', Viva la Diva' and 'Venus Flytrap' may hint at the style Llewelyn-Bowen is trying to achieve, and with a fair measure of success. More 'boudoir-esque' than many other designers, his luxury bed linen sets aspire to more than simply being slept under.
No matter which celebrities you prefer, it seems that you glean a pretty good idea as to what style their bed linen ranges will favour simply by using the knowledge you already have of the persona they portray to the public. If you want your own bed sheets to reflect your personality it seems that the quickest way these days is to pick the celebrity you feel most resembles yourself. If they don't already have their own range of bedding on the market chances are they will soon, so keep an eye out and you too could be sleeping with the stars - or at least under their sheets!
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