Rihanna at PFW spring 2010. Photo courtesy of Retna
Most of us would give anything to sit front row at New York Fashion Week. But imagine getting instead of giving for that coveted opportunity. Fashionista.com reported this week on the prices celebs fetch for appearing front and center at major runway shows.
After making headlines for every show she attended at the last Paris Fashion Week, it’s no surprise that Rihanna commands the highest paycheck. She receives $100,000 or more. The next top earner is Beyoncé, who is paid between $80,000 and $100,000. ELLE February cover girl Jennifer Lopez used to earn as much as $80,000 circa 2005, but after leaving the spotlight for a few years she can expect just $30,000 this season.
Queen Bees Blake Lively and Leighton Meester bill $50,000 and $40,000 respectively, while the other Gossip Girl cast members get $25,000 a piece. Notably unpaid and uninvited in 2010 are tabloid regulars Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. After the disaster of Lohan’s collection for Emanuel Ungaro last season, it’s no surprise designers want her no where near their shows. Also absent from the front row (and hopefully from the tent entirely) is the cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore. Thank Gawd.
- Phillip B. Crook
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