Madonna Fashion Brands

American entertainer Madonna has produced five fashion brands, beginning with a clothing range for fashion store H&M in March 2007. She later created an enterprise, MG Icon LLC, a joint venture with her manager Guy Oseary and Iconix Brand Group which produces her lifestyle brands ''Material Girl'' and ''Truth or Dare by Madonna''. She also collaborated with Dolce & Gabbana on a range of sunglasses which marked the first co-branded collaboration that the design duo has ever undertaken.

Prior to creating her own fashion lines, in 1985 at the height of Madonna's fame, Macy's department store created a section called ''Madonnaland'' in New York. It was established to coincide with her Radio City Music Hall concerts as part of The Virgin Tour. They sold clothing and jewelry resembling those worn by the singer at the time and held a look-alike contest in the store.

M by Madonna

In March 2007, Madonna collaborated with fashion retailer H&M to produce the fashion line ''M by Madonna''. She had previously modeled for their 2006 campaign which involved herself and crew from the 2006 Confessions Tour and had designed a tracksuit which was worn in the advertisements. The collection consisted of leather trench coats, sequined shift dresses, cream-colored calf-length pants and matching cropped jackets. H&M said the collection reflected Madonna's "timeless, unique and always glamorous style." Madonna also directed the television commercial to advertise the collection. The collaboration involved H&M's head of design, Margareta Van Den Bosch and Madonna commented
"I've made no secret of my love for fashion and trends. Working with Margareta and H&M was an exciting and new creative challenge for me. I'm really happy with the results and look forward to wearing ''M by Madonna'' along with the rest of the world."

MDG

In March 2010, Madonna collaborated with fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana to produce a range of sunglasses named ''MDG'' (their initials). It marked the first co-branded collaboration that the design duo has ever undertaken. They commented on the collaboration: "We’re so excited. Designing an eyewear line with Madonna was a new experience for us. This further strengthens our relationship with Madonna, and it was a very constructive experience for us. She is very exacting and a professional who seeks perfection in everything she does, and this was no exception. The oversized and wraparound designs are sexy and very feminine, like our clothes. Madonna’s creative contribution and unique point of view were key, even in designing the MDG logo.”

Material Girl

In August 2010, Madonna and her daughter, Lourdes Ciccone Leon, launched the teenage fashion brand ''Material Girl'', named after her 1985 single of the same name. The 1980s inspired clothing line, borrowed from Madonna's punk-girl style when she rose to fame in the 1980s, was released under the Macy's label. Taylor Momsen was chosen to be the face of the brand. In 2011, she was replaced by Kelly Osbourne. Other faces of the brand include: Georgia May Jagger, Rita Ora, Zendaya, and Sofia Richie.

Prior to the line, Macy's New York department store created a section called ''Madonnaland'' in 1985. It was established to coincide with her Radio City Music Hall concerts as part of The Virgin Tour. They sold clothing and jewelry resembling those worn by the singer at the time and held a look-alike contest in the store. This look would later inspire the ''Material Girl'' collection.

Madonna was sued over copyright of the name of the collection by LA Triumph, a Los Angeles-based clothing retailer that claims to have been selling "Material Girl" clothing since 1997 and has a registered trademark. In response, the singer attempted to get the lawsuit tossed by presenting evidence she created a hit song that brought "Material Girl" to fame more than 25 years ago. In court papers, Madonna said she is the Material Girl, and she was the first user starting in 1985. California Judge S. James Otero wasn't convinced and commented " heDefendants' argument that Madonna created the 'Material Girl' mark through her performances fails as a matter of law," the judge writes in an order denying summary judgment. "This Court and other courts have recognized that the singing of a song does not create a trademark." The judge also rejected arguments that $85 million worth of "Material Girl" related merchandise sales in the 1980s is enough to establish being the "senior trademark user" because concert paraphernalia doesn't strictly equate to clothing sales.

Truth or Dare by Madonna

In November 2011, Madonna announced plans of launching her own global lifestyle brand, called ''Truth or Dare by Madonna''; her second lifestyle brand following Material Girl with her daughter Lourdes and second enterprise involving MG Icon and Macy's. It will include handbags, footwear, accessories, intimates and fragrances. Madonna's target for the brand was women in the age range of 27–50. In an interview with ''Women's Wear Daily'', Madonna stated her inspiration behind the name ''Truth or Dare'': "Over the past several years, I have been approached countless times to create my own brand. The timing is right and I have found great partners in Iconix, who can help translate my vision to reality. I have always been obsessed by fragrance and for years wanted to create something personal that was an expression of me but that other people could relate to as well. Something honest, and yet daring, hence the name ''Truth or Dare''". The first product, a perfume with the same name was launched in collaboration with Coty, Inc and was followed by a footwear line produced with ALDO Group. The initial footwear consists of more than 60 styles, including flats, heels, booties and over-the-knee boots. The product will be sold through Nordstrom, ASOS.com and Macy’s in the United States, Selfridges in the UK and The Bay and Little Burgundy Stores in Canada.

The advertising campaign featured Madonna topless, and looking towards the camera with the ''Truth or Dare'' perfume bottle in front. The poster was created by re-using images from Madonna's 2010 photoshoot with ''Interview'' magazine, which was shot by Mert and Marcus. Jessica Vince from '' Grazia'' magazine complimented the ad, describing the singer's look as "recycle chic". The writer continued: " heis looking every inch the Hollywood glamazon, topless except for striking lipstick and her trademark crucifix, plus a mass of blonde waves. And no, you haven’t had one too many glasses of mulled wine – that is indeed herself she’s cosying up to."

In December 2012, a second fragrance was announced, ''Truth or Dare by Madonna: Naked''. The press ad campaign featured a naked image of Madonna with a back banner across her breasts with the words "Naked - a new fragrance" on it.

MDNA Skin

MDNA Skin is a range of skin care products which were released in Japan on February 12, 2014. The premiere took place at Omotesando, Tokyo, and the product was developed in collaboration with MTG Co. Ltd, one of the foremost beauty care product developers in Japan. Madonna had previously released a picture on her Instagram account where she posed on her bathroom floor, while a caption said the following: "She's done for the day! Bath or shower? #MDNASKIN." The link from the hashtag connected to the official website for MDNA Skin. An exclusive release took place at a store on February 13, 2014, following a country-wide availability from February 26. The skin care ranges available included a serum—exclusively created for Madonna—for obtaining a glow effect on the skin, a chrome induced clay mask for enrichment of the skin as well as a skin rejuvenator which helps to eradicate impurity. As stated in Madonna's official website, the main motto of the product was to "challenge women and their awareness about the art of beauty and skin care. The MDNA Skin pop-up store will give customers the opportunity to see, feel and experience the products and enjoy the multiple screen projected visuals." Michelle Peck, who had been appointed as Madonna's skin advisor for the last ten years, was enlisted as the brand ambassador for the product and helped. Subsequently, to this, the brand has expanded to Taiwan, Hong Kong as well as the United States in autumn of 2017. She promoted it on Jimmy Fallon and according to the official Instagram page, it intends to expand to South Korea.

See also

* Influence of Madonna on fashion

References

External links

Madonna.com
Madonna's official website

{{Iconix Brand Group

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