Photo: Christine HahnKaty Perryrecently pulled off the ultimate fashion industry flex.The superstar singer andAmerican Idoljudge, who is also fronting her own Las Vegas residency right now, bought back the entirety of herKaty Perry Collections footwear labelfrom Global Brands Group — stepping into the role of CEO. The line, which first debuted in 2017, is celebrating a relaunch with Perry at the helm — and the new spring/summer 2022 collection shows she’s just getting started.With complete ownership ofKaty PerryCollections, the star says it’s “time to swing harder, bigger and better” with footwear designs as the brand hits its five-year mark.“I’m excited to take it to the next level,” Perry tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue, noting that the relaunch collection gives “real personality for the price point.” The line features everything from gingham pumps to jelly sandals (her favorite for playdates) priced from $39 to $129.Shop thelatest Katy Perry Collections drop, now!Perry says that she continues to find design inspiration from “all over.““I get the opportunity as a musician to travel the world and see all the different places in the world, and people and cultures and textiles and things — and I’m just a sponge,” she tells PEOPLE. “I’m an absorber and an observer. And in my music, I do the same thing. And I wrap up everything I absorb and a product comes out of it. It’s either a song or a shoe.“The star adds that from a young age, she knew fashion would be part of her future.“Everyone always asks me, ‘What would you be if you weren’t a pop star?’ and I’m always like, ‘Well, I would’ve worked in fashion in some capacity.’ And I’m doing that now.“In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, Perry also reflects on her fearless fashion choices over the past decade.“When it comes to dressing up, I always take the road less traveled,” she tells PEOPLE. “I was born with a fearlessness that put wind in my sails with fashion. In the beginning [of my career], everything was on a shoestring budget. I got a lot of my stuff on Etsy. It was a mishmash of crafty and kooky pieces that no one else had. The fashion world didn’t take me seriously. But I think it’s become more playful in the past few years.“For more on Perry’s style evolution and CEO boss moves, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE, on stands everywhere, Friday.
Photo: Christine Hahn
Katy Perryrecently pulled off the ultimate fashion industry flex.The superstar singer andAmerican Idoljudge, who is also fronting her own Las Vegas residency right now, bought back the entirety of herKaty Perry Collections footwear labelfrom Global Brands Group — stepping into the role of CEO. The line, which first debuted in 2017, is celebrating a relaunch with Perry at the helm — and the new spring/summer 2022 collection shows she’s just getting started.With complete ownership ofKaty PerryCollections, the star says it’s “time to swing harder, bigger and better” with footwear designs as the brand hits its five-year mark.“I’m excited to take it to the next level,” Perry tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue, noting that the relaunch collection gives “real personality for the price point.” The line features everything from gingham pumps to jelly sandals (her favorite for playdates) priced from $39 to $129.Shop thelatest Katy Perry Collections drop, now!Perry says that she continues to find design inspiration from “all over.““I get the opportunity as a musician to travel the world and see all the different places in the world, and people and cultures and textiles and things — and I’m just a sponge,” she tells PEOPLE. “I’m an absorber and an observer. And in my music, I do the same thing. And I wrap up everything I absorb and a product comes out of it. It’s either a song or a shoe.“The star adds that from a young age, she knew fashion would be part of her future.“Everyone always asks me, ‘What would you be if you weren’t a pop star?’ and I’m always like, ‘Well, I would’ve worked in fashion in some capacity.’ And I’m doing that now.“In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, Perry also reflects on her fearless fashion choices over the past decade.“When it comes to dressing up, I always take the road less traveled,” she tells PEOPLE. “I was born with a fearlessness that put wind in my sails with fashion. In the beginning [of my career], everything was on a shoestring budget. I got a lot of my stuff on Etsy. It was a mishmash of crafty and kooky pieces that no one else had. The fashion world didn’t take me seriously. But I think it’s become more playful in the past few years.“For more on Perry’s style evolution and CEO boss moves, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE, on stands everywhere, Friday.
Katy Perryrecently pulled off the ultimate fashion industry flex.
The superstar singer andAmerican Idoljudge, who is also fronting her own Las Vegas residency right now, bought back the entirety of herKaty Perry Collections footwear labelfrom Global Brands Group — stepping into the role of CEO. The line, which first debuted in 2017, is celebrating a relaunch with Perry at the helm — and the new spring/summer 2022 collection shows she’s just getting started.
With complete ownership ofKaty PerryCollections, the star says it’s “time to swing harder, bigger and better” with footwear designs as the brand hits its five-year mark.
“I’m excited to take it to the next level,” Perry tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue, noting that the relaunch collection gives “real personality for the price point.” The line features everything from gingham pumps to jelly sandals (her favorite for playdates) priced from $39 to $129.
Shop thelatest Katy Perry Collections drop, now!
Perry says that she continues to find design inspiration from “all over.”
“I get the opportunity as a musician to travel the world and see all the different places in the world, and people and cultures and textiles and things — and I’m just a sponge,” she tells PEOPLE. “I’m an absorber and an observer. And in my music, I do the same thing. And I wrap up everything I absorb and a product comes out of it. It’s either a song or a shoe.”
The star adds that from a young age, she knew fashion would be part of her future.
“Everyone always asks me, ‘What would you be if you weren’t a pop star?’ and I’m always like, ‘Well, I would’ve worked in fashion in some capacity.’ And I’m doing that now.”
In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, Perry also reflects on her fearless fashion choices over the past decade.
“When it comes to dressing up, I always take the road less traveled,” she tells PEOPLE. “I was born with a fearlessness that put wind in my sails with fashion. In the beginning [of my career], everything was on a shoestring budget. I got a lot of my stuff on Etsy. It was a mishmash of crafty and kooky pieces that no one else had. The fashion world didn’t take me seriously. But I think it’s become more playful in the past few years.”
For more on Perry’s style evolution and CEO boss moves, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE, on stands everywhere, Friday.
source: people.com
