Notably not known for her acting skills and a recently released album that has received mixed opinions, Jessica Simpson appears to have fully proven herself a success behind the scenes with her current fashion label. It is monstrously successful. Having just launched the her label only three years ago, 30-year-old Simpson is on track to break the $1billion mark in sales in the coming year. The $1billion estimate comes for next year, as the star will be releasing a new line of sportswear. However, this year alone has seen Simpson’s fashion label rake in a cool $750 million resulting from retail sales. Vince Camuto, Nine West fonder, lays claim to the master license of the Jessica Simpson Collection brand. He believes that it is the stars next-door girl attitude and a fantastic product that is driving the strong sales. He also believes that many look to Jessica as an icon of style. Simpson and her mother are the current acting creative directors for the collection, which was originally launched in 2007. Since that time the line has added to its clothing collection things such as footwear, luggage, accessories and a perfume. Also included in Simpson’s fashion lineup is her denim collection, which can be purchased in over 650 US department stores such as Dillard’s, Belk and Macy’s. It was at Dillard’s and Belks where Simpson once made an appearance promoting the line that drew a crowd of nearly 600 excited patrons. Adding to the Simpson’s cheer this year was a recent engagement to Eric Johnson, a NFL player.
