November 27, 2007 | 6:00 am

Heidi Montag Turns Designer — And Gives PEOPLE the Scoop!

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Just when you thought the drama between Heidi Montag and Lauren Conrad was dying down on The Hills, Heidi ups the ante with her own clothing line just months after Lauren launched hers. At an event for clothing chain Anchor Blue in Los Angeles, Heidi confirmed her new project with the brand to PEOPLE, telling us “It’s going to be called Heidiwood, and I’m so excited I can’t even tell you!” But unlike Lauren’s line, where most pieces are over $100, Heidi is looking to “be very price-range oriented. I want all my fans to be able to buy it. I want to bring that fashionable clothing line down to a price range where people can actually afford it.” And what to expect of the line, which will launch next spring? ” I do want to do some cute spring dresses, some little flowy summer dresses. I just want it to be fun for girls.” But what we really want to know is how does Heidi expect her line to stack up against Lauren’s? Heidi tells PEOPLE that “[Lauren's] is more of bows and a little girlier, and mine’s going to be more sexy and fun. I think they can both do well. They’re very different. So good luck to her, and I’m not doing this to compete.” Sure, but is there room in The Hills for two designers? We’ll have to tune in and see.

cathy

First!

im not doing this to compete???!?!.. is she the only person that doesn’t know what she’s doing (besides spencer).. if she really dont want to compete, with all the drama between them, i wouldn’t even come near the “fashion” area, i mean you’re supposed to be a singer right? so just do that… and don’t talk about lauren when you’re promoting your line.. you’re such a user!

Eli

Heidi has fans?!

Pineapple

Good for her. If LC can do it so can Heidi. I am so tired of the LC VS Heidi deal. They are both the same. LC has proven to be just like Heidi and the show’s editors have a lot to do with how viewers see each character. In real life, I have actually read and seen more rude and diva behavior from LC than Heidi. I hope her line does well. She is smart to not overprice herself out of success.

Sarah

Yet another thing Heidi is trying to do to be like Lauren. I rly didn’t like Heidi in the beginning of “The Hills” and I like her even less now.

LK

LoL, does anyone actually buy Lauren’s clothes?

Overpriced for a designer who is barely known, and only known through a tv series. Her clothes look like everyone else. They are plain and nothing special. You can get the same stuff for half the price at any other generic store…or franchise store.

All her clothing line is a tag with her name on it…but really Lauren Conrad???

If I wanted to spend a big wad of cash on a single garment I think I’d rather go to Holt Renfrew or Gucci…etc etc…not Lauren Conrad.

I have a feeling Heidi’s clothing line, if they are decent looking and not near the price of Lauren’s will more than likely sell a lot better.

Quiana

Ugh…not HER! She ALWAYS wears the ugliest things.

G

Heidi – go home. Your village is calling. You’re not only an idiot, but one FUGLY one at that.

Feisty

I love Heidi. She is so misundestood. I hope her clothing line does good. I will 100% buy from her. Heidi, keep your head up high!

mia

Let me get this straight, Heidi thinks she has fans other than spencer and spencer’s mentally weird sister stephanie (she acted like a 6th grader on last nites episode) and heidiwood? Sounds like heidi fleiss !!!! and the clothes will look like hooker clothes too !! She is so pathetic you almost have to feel sorry for her. There is not one single girl in my high school who likes her all you hear about is lauren and people in my school have actually bought clothes from lauren’s line. Cant heidi stop riding on Lauren’s coat tails and get a life of her own?

Anonymous

At least LC knows fashion. I can’t really see a fashion school dropout/events promoter/wannabe singer having a successful clothing line.

blah

how lame is heidi … she has fans, when the hell did that happen. so sad this poor girl.shes a fashion school dropout/wannabe singer/events promoter/i think im ready to get married/worst bf ever….. she really needs JESUS, and i hope she takes spencer and his sister too bc she is stuck in lala land right now… Heidi please wake up.

Guess who

If the plunge neck dress highlighting fake breasts is any preview, I won’t want a thing to do with “Heidiwood.”

Crystal

I don’t know how Heidi thinks that she is a celebrity. She is only in the shadow of Lauren. It is because of her, that Heidi is known throughout Hollywood. She should get her big jaw sized down a bit! And Spencer’s sister needs to grow up and mind her own business. She didn’t even tell the truth on how the confrontation started. Just another moron trying to get into the spotlight.

Ashleigh

I support Heidi’s decision to become a designer and her new line.I feel maybe just because of Spencer she is a little misunderstood. I think Lauren and Heidi should work on patching things up, starting over and try forgive each other for the way they have both acted. We all deserve second chances don’t we?

Amber

She’s calling it “Heidiwood”??? Seriously???

KASIA

HEIDI IS A LOOOOOOOOSER! “She is so pathetic!” I cant beleive spencer has her brainwashed. She need to let lauren have her own thing and hop off because clearly ahe is trying to compete AND NO ONE LIKES HER. she is stupid. Her clothing like is not going to succeed it gonna be a reflection of herself. slutty.

Jennifer

Okay so Heidi umm.. so your realllllllyyy blinded by Spencers charm and in all reality he really sucks as a person. “He is a sucky person” as Lauren would say. His sister is UGLY! She needs to mind her own business and where the heck did you her best friend come from??? hahah lol That was my favorite part. She made herself look like a huge idiot for a “friend” that would choose Spencer over her in a heartbeat! Whats it going to take for you to finally realize that he is not worth your time. You see i like you Heidi i just think your stupid. But i LOVE Lauren shes the funniest!!.. She probably would have been a better person to have in your life than Spencer. You guys wont last long anyways. Then what? Besides your clothes suck! I like Lauren though.

Anonymous

Hello?! Does Heidi think she’s going to get anyway doing the same thing Lauren does? She is an underachiever and knows nothing about fashion. I think my 60 year old grandmother knows more about fashion than she does. And let’s not forget about her ugly boyfriend, Spencer. He even admitted that he didn’t want LC and Heidi to be friends. Who puts a guy before their friends? I don’t blame Lauren for not forgiving her. Heidi just wants to be in the spotlight more, even though she isn’t doing too well. She wants her fans to buy her clothing? I didn’t know a person who was in college for 2 days, leaves her friend for some dumb guy, a person who can’t sing, and some party promoter actually has fans! I don’t see why people hate Lauren. She is a fashion designer, an achiever and is gorgeous! All Heidi Montag has is an ugly boyfriend, a long hideous face, and drama, not to mention a stupid, lieing sister-in-law.
All Lauren haters suck!

Gina

On a recent People Poll ranking Heidi vs. Lauren, it was something like 7% to 93%. I highly doubt that any of the 93% will buy Heidi’s clothes and support her pathetic life. I sure as heck won’t.

Lauren Nicole

Heidi is probably one of the most nieve woman Ive seen in a long time. I HONESTLY feel bad for her because Not only did she lose her friends and Her fun free life but Now she’s losing her MIND! Be YOURSELF girl! Stop tryin to compete with Lauren b/c at the end of the Day….You CANT WIN! I dont support it one bit…

TiiFANY

I HATE HER!!!

…Shes UGLY & CHEAP!

..& SHE DOESNT HAVE FANS!!!!
……EXCEPT SPENCER, Haha!!!!!!!!

LAUREN CONRAD RULES!

ALY

I wish Heidi would do her own thing for once

Dorothy

One more short-lived celebrity is trying to squeeze out some more money by endorsing some designer deal-HOW BORING!!!!!

Daisy

Okay!!!!!!!!!!!! Lauren is so much cooler than Heidi we get it!! And Heidi is such a loser and probably wishes she could be Lauren, BUT, I do have to agree with others about these so-called clothing lines…
First off, Laurens is so ridiculously priced for the quality and overall appearance (ugly). What is she thinking? She’s not a great designer! You have to start somewhere, usually talented people start from the bottom moving up with their clientele right?!
Second, Yes Heidi is being stupid as usual, but at least she doesn’t think she’s an overnight designer asking for the world like Lauren. I’m sure she recognizes to a certain point that no one likes her and that she is NOT famous in any important way! I’m sure she knows how stupid she is!!!

MEGAN

i don’t like Heidi at all. all she has tried to do the whole time that LC has been in Hollywood is become JC. Heidi is not happy with Spencer but she doesn’t want to admit that EVERYONE was right. i hope Heidi’s line goes down the toilet. but i can almost bet it will anyway.

Cassie

I think everyone should give hiedi a break. She is pertrayed on the show to be a bad person and I’m sure she is not. people make mistakes. get over it. I think that it is great she is putting out a clothes line. i’m excited for them both.

Florence

ugh…heidi can never compete with lauren because unlike lauren nobody likes heidi.

Christie

Again…Heidi has fans? If its just her fans buying the clothes, the line won’t do to well…

Dottie

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Oh, sorry. I just re-read Speidi’s article and came across this quote. “I want all my fans to be able to buy it.”

We think alike Eli……she has fans????? I guess Spencer is going to have to start cross dressing (if he doesn’t already!!).

What a couple of LOSERS. Heidi and Spencer take up too much space and air. TEAM LAUREN

Sam

Heidi is stupid no one likes her.

Vonnie

that is a SEXY dress!

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smith

she knows what she is doing!

who in god’s name would be her fan!?

Vicki

She is doing this for her fans? And what fans would those be?

Mo'sTown

I am so sick of the Lauren Conrad worship. Gimme a break. Anyone in Heidi’s shoes would do the same thing. I don’t know anyone who’d just curl up and die after having a feud with someone. Of COURSE she’s going to try to be successful and one of the most obvious ways is to start a clothing line. Everyone’s doing it so stop trying to flatter LC by making her think Heidi is copying her…and LC’s clothes really ARE plain and overpriced.

Lindsey

I think it is rediculous that they are trying to design clothes. first of all, all of Lauren Conrads clothes have been done before. She is just recreating basic styles, slapping her name and a 100 dollar price tag on them. Words of wisdom, if you want something designer go for Galliano or Lagerfeld. The day Lauren Conrad or Heidi are common household names for iconic fashion is the day I die!

Colby

I really dislike Heidi I think she is doing this all for attention. I love LC and Lo and I think i like the show with just Lauren and Adrinna together. Also Heidi’s line isnt that cute its all little shirts and dresses that are so ugly.

Bethany

I love how the sign in the background says la la land…That’s where she is if she thinks anyone will be interested in what she’s selling. Her singing sucks, so now she has to find something else to keep her fake like going. What a loser!!!

Catherine

Heidi is so much better than Lauren. And her stuff will be cheaper, which is great. LC’s clothing line is like 150 dollars for a simple T. Good for you Heidi!

Kristi

Heidi is just trying to test all of the waters in Hollywood. So far, she has seemed to have failed at all of them. Good luck with your knock off clothing line!

Margo

Fashion is all about personal preference and what’s affordable to the buyer. It doesn’t surprise me that both Heidi and Lauren have the same types of interests. I guess timing is everything. I say good luck to the both of them and to each their own. I mean, the fact is that regardless, they’re both gonna benefit from their talents. Keep up the great work girls.

MG

jeeennn

heidi seems like shes copying LC. we all know LC is the best!

jen

neither of these girls can design as their careers just came out of a reality tv show.

but for the love of god Heidi, stop copying Lauren. As for the name, Heidiwood thats just stupid

mARYL

HEIDI NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ELSE THN COPY LAUREN BECAUSE NO MATTER WHAT SHE DOES SHE LOOKS LIKE THE VILLAIN. U KNOW, THE ONE WHO ALWAYS WANTS TO BRING THE STAR, LAUREN, DOWN! IN THE END LAUREN WILL WIN…SHE JUST NEEDS TO CONSIDER MAKING HER LINE MORE AFFORDABLE SO THAT EVERY GIRL HAS A PIECE OF HER DESIGN. BUT THEN AGAIN, GOOD QUALITY COMES WITH A PRICE… THAT MEANS IT WILL LAST LONGER AND NOT LOOK C-H-E-A-P. GO TEAM LAUREN!

Val

I think Heidi’s sweet and very misunderstood. Lauren is wierd and crazy! I’m so looking forward to getting my hands on her clothing line. I bet it’ll be great. Lauren’s line boring!!! Heidi shouldn’t listen to what people say, she’s funny and sweet and is going to be successful. Besides so many people are jealous because she looks WAY better than them!

duffy1958

I saw the fall catalog of heidi’s clothing and it was fantastic! The prices are very affordable, I hope she does well and will continue to provide a stylish line of clothing at an affordable price. I appreciate what she is doing, I have daughters I like to dress and I appreciate a quality product. Thanks Heidi!

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