In this edition, we find out why pop stars are the new fashion designers! Lisa Armstrong, fashion editor of the Times, explains why she thinks so many stars are now launching their own clothing brands.

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	Pop stars - the new fashion designers

Vocabulary from the programme

blatant
obvious

a stab
an attempt

longevity
to make your career last longer

a logical step
a sensible move forward

to cut out the middle-man
here, to sell market directly to your customers

a bit of a flop
a bit of a failure

camp
outrageous

mum-sy
old-fashioned, safe, frumpy

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