Gwyneth Paltrow seeks sartorial advice from her daughter and Mischa Barton is launching her own retro-inspired fashion range.
The ‘Country Strong’ star – who topped best-dressed lists with her Tom Ford cape dress at the Oscars – admits seven-year-old Apple’s opinion counts for a lot when it comes to dressing for the red carpet.
She said, “My daughter loves a fashion moment. She weighs in very heavily.”
Talking about the unusual gown choice, Gwyneth – who also has son Moses, five, with her Coldplay husband Chris Martin – says she was inspired by a similar outfit worn by America’s former First Lady, Jackie Onassis.
The 39-year-old actress told American talk show ‘The Chew’, “I tried on one dress. That was the dress and I thought, ‘it’s a little different but it’s sort of a throwback’.
“I saw a pic of Jackie O in a white dress with a cape and it’s been a while since anyone’s worn a cape, frankly, except for Superman.”
According to People Magazine, Jackie designed the ensemble in question herself for husband John F. Kennedy’s inaugural ball in 1961.
The former ‘O.C.’ actress – who already has her own collection of handbags – and her mother, Nuala, will launch the new line later this year and they have teamed up with aLine media public relations to help promote it.
Nuala said, “We could not be more pleased to announce the partnership between aLine media and Mischa Barton. aLine’s respect and influence in the industry will provide Mischa Barton with the opportunity to take the brand to the next level as we continue to design unique and fashionable clothing and accessories. The partnership will also support our effort to create a strong marketing and brand awareness campaign to expand our customer base substantially. Our collaboration with aLine will assist in positioning Mischa Barton in the forefront of customer’s minds as a one of a kind, lifestyle Collection.”
Last year, Mischa said she was planning a fashion line incorporating a variety of eras.
She explained, “It’s something I really want to do. It’ll be forties-meets-seventies with the occasionally bit of twenties – that sounds a bit random, but I’ll take elements of different decades. It’ll be a bit like Biba, but with a real simplicity of cut and lots of bright colours. The fabrics will be great quality, and there will be lots of separates, like slacks and shirts. I want people to be able to mix and match.”
