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March 11, 2025 37 mins

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: The Myth of Celebrity Brands - From Gloria Vanderbilt to Kim Kardashian with Diane Gilman

Join Diane Gilman as she dives deep into the fascinating world of celebrity-driven fashion and lifestyle brands. From Gloria Vanderbilt's iconic jeans to Kim Kardashian's billion-dollar shapewear empire, Diane explores why we buy into celebrity culture, shares personal behind-the-scenes stories, and reveals her own surprising celebrity-inspired purchases! 🌟

In this episode:

  1. Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans & the Birth of Celebrity Fashion: Diane shares personal memories from working alongside the Murjani organization, revealing the wild stories behind Gloria Vanderbilt's iconic denim empire.
  2. Jaclyn Smith & America's Sweetheart: How the Charlie's Angels star captured America's heart and became a retail sensation at Kmart.
  3. Elizabeth Taylor's Midlife Makeover: Diane reflects on Elizabeth Taylor's groundbreaking "White Diamonds" perfume launch and how it inspired women everywhere to embrace beauty at any age.
  4. Sean John & the Rise of Hip-Hop Fashion: The groundbreaking impact of P. Diddy's Sean John brand in reshaping men's fashion and tapping into an underserved market.
  5. Rihanna & Fenty Beauty's Authenticity: How Rihanna revolutionized the beauty industry by creating inclusive products for all skin tones.
  6. Kim Kardashian & SKIMS: Diane unpacks Kim Kardashian's masterful marketing strategies, her billion-dollar shapewear brand, and what makes her a global phenomenon.
  7. Selena Gomez & Celebrity Cooking Dreams: Diane hilariously reveals her own experience buying Selena Gomez-endorsed cookware, hoping it would transform her culinary skills.

Featuring insights on:

  1. Why we are drawn to celebrity brands and what we hope they'll bring into our lives.
  2. Behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Diane’s career in fashion, including diva moments and outrageous celebrity demands.
  3. The evolution of celebrity branding—from Hollywood glamour to social media dominance.

Diane’s Key Insights:

🌟 Celebrity branding taps into our dreams, aspirations, and desires for transformation.

🌟 Authenticity and inclusivity are powerful drivers behind modern celebrity brands.

🌟 Even fashion experts aren't immune to the allure of celebrity-endorsed products!


Plus:

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✨ Connect with Diane:

  1. YouTube: @thedianegilman
  2. Facebook: TheDianeGilman
  3. Instagram: @thedianegilman
  4. TikTok: @thedianegilman
  5. Website & Mailing List: TheDianeGilman.com
  6. Get Diane’s Book on Amazon: "Too Young to Be Old"


We'd love to hear your stories! Have you ever bought a product because of a celebrity? Did it live up to your expectations? Share your experiences with us on social media!


#CelebrityBrands #FashionHistory #GloriaVanderb

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