10 celebrities who have their own shoe lines including 2024 US presidential hopeful Donald Trump
Famous celebrities who have their own shoe lines
Celebrities have frequently ventured into the business sphere during their careers. Their shoe collections, which bring in millions of dollars each year, are one of their most successful business ventures. The most recent personality to enter the shoe business and (presumably) put his best foot forward is Donald Trump. Here are the 10 celebrities who have started their own shoe line.
1. Donald Trump
On February 18, 2024, Trump unveiled his sneaker collection, one day after a New York judge ordered him to pay a $354.9 million fine for falsifying his net worth to mislead lenders. The Never Surrender High-Tops can be purchased online for $399. The back of these shiny, gold sneakers features the American flag.
2. Kanye West
Kanye West, known for his love of fashion, originally introduced the Nike Yeezy sneaker line in 2009 after collaborating with Louis Vuitton on a footwear collection. After several disputes, West moved to Adidas in 2015, where he created an empire that made him a millionaire. In 2019, revenues from his footwear business amounted to more than 1.5 billion dollars, accounting for around 10 per cent of Adidas' total annual sales.
3. Beyonce
In 2019, Adidas and Beyonce's athleisure brand Ivy Park entered into a partnership, with the singer acting as a creative partner. Following the announcement of the decision, Adidas shares rose by 1.5 per cent. In addition to her partnership with Adidas, the singer has already supported and worn several shoe brands and models in her music videos, live performances, and public appearances. Her footwear taste often reflects her adaptability and ability to seamlessly combine streetwear, athletic inspirations and high fashion.
4. Serena Williams
In 2022, tennis icon Serena Williams designed the Lapis, a purple Nike Air Force 1, in collaboration with Nike. In September 2022, the 23-time Grand Slam winner announced her retirement. She also co-founded the Serena Williams Design Team which focuses on producing creative and fashionable designs including shoes and clothing.
5. Michael Jordan
On October 26, 1984, Michael Jordan signed the largest contract in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA) with Nike, a five-year deal worth $ 2.5 million (£2 million). In 1985, the Air Jordan 1 — the original Air Jordan sneaker — was introduced.
6. Cardi B
Reebok and Cardi B collaborated to create a distinctive line of footwear and gear. The partnership was announced in November 2018. The collaboration combined Reebok's history as a company known for its athletic and streetwear-inspired designs with Cardi B's colorful and flamboyant style.
7. Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals worked together to create a limited run of 50 Superstar sneakers in 2014, each with a different color. Most of the colors chosen for the Supercolor partnership came from the Pantone handbook, thanks to Pharrell's help. In 2014, the partnership sold 15 million pairs of sneakers, and the number is rising.
8. Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish and Air Jordan launched a two-shoe sneaker collection in 2021. In her colorway, she created the AJ15 and AJKO utilizing vegan materials, of which more than 20 per cent were recycled. Each pair of the sneakers, which retailed for more than $1,000, sold out within eight minutes of being released.
9. Steph Curry
In 2013, Steph Curry signed a big contract worth $4 million a year to represent Under Armour's products. When he introduced his debut shoe in partnership in 2016, sales of the sports brand increased by an astounding $1.05 billion. nearly their first year of sales, his Curry sneakers brought in nearly $160 million and are still growing today.
10. Travis Scott
Although Travis Scott has collaborated on shoe lines with many companies, his most notable partnership was with Air Jordan. A pair of Nike Air Force 1 sneakers that sold for a whopping $100,000 was his most expensive pair. With the Nike partnership, Scott's brand endorsements bring in an additional $10 million annually to his $20 million salary.
