Most of us would it consider it a dream come true to attend a glamorous fashion show in NYC or Paris. Beautiful clothes, celebrities, parties–what’s not to love? Well, apparently getting to see some of the most prestigious collections in the world isn’t enough to lure celebs to Milan or Paris.
We constantly see them in the front row, but for certain famous people, it’s only because they’re getting paid to be there.
I always assumed that celebrities went to fashion shows to see clothes (and maybe get some attention at the same time). However, I never thought that designers actually paid celebrities to sit in their front rows. So just how much do they rake in to attend a fashion show?
Rihanna was reportedly paid $97,500 to attend Karl Lagerfeld’s fall 2012 show, while Jessica Chastain apparently made $800,000 to take pictures at last year’s Armani Prive show. Beyonce makes $100,000 per show, while Blake Lively and Kim Kardashian command $50,000 and Chloe Sevigny makes $65,000.
It may seem like all celebs are making money to attend fashion shows, but thankfully that’s not the case. Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman never take money to sit front row and others attend because they simply love and want to support the brand. I’m glad that there are celebs who stay grounded and don’t give in to this stupid practice. I think it’s ridiculous that a celebrity is paid more than what most people make in a year to attend one event, especially when all they have to do is dress up, take a few pictures and then watch a fashion show. I mean, I’d do that for free.
Do you think it’s wrong that celebrities get paid to attend fashion shows? Tell me your thoughts in the comments below!
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I don’t see anything wrong.
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The other Kardashian girls also get paid to attend events. It’s been going on for a while.
I don’t think it’s wrong because some people will attend if they know their fav celebrity will be there.
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I don’t see anything wrong with it.
dahlia / 2747 posts
why are you so surprised? they also get paid to club and party.
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Wow…. I think that’s ridiculous. Like.. really? They aren’t getting paid enough already?? Gimme a break. So lame! *jealousy rage*
sunflower / 300 posts
Tons of celebrities get paid to sit in the front row. A couple years ago, the Olsen twins were two of the ones that cost the most. Right after A Single Man came out, Colin Firth cost some $10,000 to have at your show. It’s a pretty normal practice buuuut I still think it’s absurd and they should pay those who are sewing the dresses or otherwise working there more rather than celebrities. But c’est la vie, silly world.
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Yeah, they get paid to attend parties and clubs too.
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I think it’s a wise marketing move. *shrug*
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wow hook a woman up!!! lol
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you didn’t know this? They get paid to do pretty much everything.
orchid / 191 posts
Wow! I didn’t expect them to get paid THAT much!
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I don’t see how that’s wrong. It’s just marketing.
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Blame the people who obsess over celebrities in the first place (e.g., lovelyish)–that’s what creates the market that makes it worth paying them that much.
And do you really think they shouldn’t get paid if they are being offered it? If someone offered you $100K to write your next story, would you say “No, I simply enjoy writing and want to support Xanga, without the need for money.”?
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No. I work in Hollywood and get paid to do these things too (not as much by far lol). And I’m nowhere near celeb status. The designers (etc.) need their shows to look fantastic and popular. It’s all part of the show.