Kerry reveals ‘Scandal’ collection

Actor teams up with show’s costume designer and clothing brand The Limited for a spring collection.

Followers of television series Scandal love it for its political plot and suspense, but fashion retailer The Limited is cashing in on the bang-on-trend apparel sported by lead character Olivia Pope, played by Kerry Washington. To give fans a taste of the power suits, outwear and separates featured on the show, the clothing brand’s head of design Elliot Staples has teamed up with Kerry and Scandal costume designer Lyn Paolo to roll out a collection of clean cuts and silhouettes, reported Huffington Post.

“What’s most exciting about the spring collection is that we were inspired by the fans’ reactions to the line,” Kerry said in an interview. “Lyn, Elliot and I were constantly discussing the responses we saw on social media about what people loved and were gravitating towards. That direct fan-and-consumer response really informed the new pieces of the spring collection.”

The collection will also include a variety of new looks, thanks to Scandal-enthusiasts, who also expressed interest in the rest of the cast’s attire.  “We’re introducing three fantastic looks inspired by the other women on the show,” Kerry explained. “Mellie, Abby and Quinn each have a signature style and it’s fun to offer the fans something that reflects those characters as well.”

Commenting on her level of involvement in the designs, Kerry stated, “It has been really fun to have a voice at every stage of the production, from picking buttons to choosing fabrics to weighing-in on hair and make-up people.” She shared that the collection is versatile, “Being an actor who has worn fashion and being somebody who is a fixture on red carpets, I have been able to pull from every level of my experience, including working with magazines. The collection is a range of all those looks,” she said, reported Elle magazine.

The Limited Scandal collection will launch at 250 Limited stores and on the company’s website in September. The price of the 42-piece line ranges from $49 to $248, and includes mix-and-match tops, pants, jackets and outerwear in the neutral, feminine colours that have become an Olivia Pope signature. The star, who, until now, has been costumed in designer wear such as Armani, Donna Karan and Gucci, will also don pieces from the new collection on the show.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 5^th,  2015.

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