Jessica Simpson in new style: Jessica’s celebrity brand has proved to have serious staying power. “She is the girl next door and has great product that surrounds her… People like her. People look to her as a style icon,” says Vince Camuto, the founder of the CEO of Camuto Group which licenses Jess’s products.

WWD reports that Jessica’s empire includes fashion accessories, swimwear, dresses, watches and fragrance – and will soon reach $1 billion (R6.8 billion) in sales!