Jennifer Hudson

Courtesy QVC

Growing up, Jennifer Hudson was quite the do-it-yourselfer. “I would cut up my clothes and design them to what I thought it should be,” she tells PEOPLE, “because I feel like clothes are more your expression of you, and how you feel.”

As a singer, the star “likes to find ways” to express herself — “I have a love of fashion like I have a love of music,” she says — and now, she’s doing it doubly with the impending launch of her eponymous clothing line for QVC.

“I want to see everyone in my things,” she says. “That’s the dream. I had everyone in mind — nobody exempt, no size exempt.”

The collection includes sexy ruched lace-back dresses, cozy coats, simple day dresses, a sheer maxi skirt and some serious leggings. “The leggings I am loving,” she says.

The most expensive piece is $170, making the line pretty affordable — but it does have some high-fashion inspiration. “Definitely Michael Kors, Rick Owens, Givenchy,” Hudson shares. “Rick Owens because his things are so comfortable but they’re so fashionable at the same time. And then Michael Kors because he’s focused more on … the real woman, and every curve.”

Read More

• Celebrity Designer,
• Fashion,
• Jennifer Hudson

Courtesy WWD; Inset: Startraks

Jennifer Hudson is hitting all the right notes in her newest gig: she’s created a clothing line for QVC. The star, who recently shed 80 pounds through Weight Watchers, says her collection will be for any body type.

“I feel like I represent every woman,” Hudson tells WWD. “I’ve been on both sides of the fence. I’ve been a big girl and now whatever this is, the average size, whatever you want to call it. But I wanted the clothes to be where any girl could wear it — no matter what size you are — and you could feel comfortable in it.”

Read More

• Celebrity Designer,
• Fashion,
• Jennifer Hudson