Celebrities like to diversify, and these days many are turning to fashion design, the latest being Britney Spears. The critical and commercial success of these enterprises may vary – Britney’s frequently scruffy appearance has led to acerbic comments regarding her suitability to launch a fashion range – but some celebrity designers have proved very successful.

1. Victoria Beckham

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Many people scoffed when Victoria announced that she was moving into design, but she has proved her doubters wrong. Unlike many designers, she produces simple, flattering dresses, and after several collections her reputation is well established.

2. Nicole Richie

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If your taste runs more to hippy chic than the tailored Beckham dresses, then Nicole Ritchie’s House of Harlow may be more your style. The former BFF of Paris Hilton has turned her attention from partying to working hard, and her hippy print dresses have been well received.

3. Sienna and Savannah Miller

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While I don’t rate Sienna Miller much as an actress, her venture into clothing design has a sound background. Sister Savannah is a trained designer, and together the two launched twenty8twelve. The range is now stocked across the world.