Lindsay Lohan's jailing could mean big bucks for her clothing line
(Author’s internal monologue: how best to write a money-related story about Lindsay Lohan without getting skewered by readers? Hmm, let’s try this … )
For whatever reason, news that Lindsay Lohan was sentenced to 90 days in jail earlier this month damn near shut down the Internet.
No, really. Here, try this Bing search for “Lohan jail” and you’ll see what I mean. Nine hundred and seven thousand results! Crazy.
But why the hell are you reading about such tabloid gossip in this space? Well, as it turns out, there’s a financial spin for everything.
Indeed, while the 24–year-old actress (we say “actress” here in the same sense that you’d still call Carrot Top a “comedian”) will soon head to jail for violating terms of her probation stemming from a 2007 DUI, her prison stint couldn’t actually come at a better time for the starlet’s clothing line.
Lohan runs an apparel company called 6126, a collection of handbags and the sort with estimated annual sales of a modest $5 million.
But the ravenous publicity from Lohan’s jailing might just bump 6126 to another tier of the fashion business.
“Lindsay has mind share right now, so people will be interested to see what the merchandise looks like,” Jeff Vansinderen, a senior retail analyst at B. Riley & Co., told something called Women’s Wear Daily. “Times are tough right now in the retail environment and if I’m a retailer, I’m going to put the merchandise out there and try to sell it.”
Vansinderen sees no absence of irony in this story, noting the “twisted” way Lohan’s time in the clink could help 6126 sales, but there’s even more to that end.
With good behaviour, the Mean Girls star could be out of jail in 23 days, according to WWD, right at the same time 6126’s clothes start hitting stores.
And for what it’s worth, when Paris Hilton similarly went to jail in 2007, her release caused shops that carried her own fashion line to have to close their streets because so many fans wanted a piece.
I don’t know … is this story ridiculous? Yes. Yes, it is. But it’s amazing to think that someone like Lohan could actually profit from her time in a correctional facility.
Add to that that the redhead won’t get anything less than a reported $1 million for her inevitable prison release interview, and one thing becomes clear: it pays to be dysfunctional. A dysfunctional, alleged cokehead.
By Jason Buckland, MSN Money
Posted by: Jaylyn | Jul 14, 2021 2:30:49 PM
Wow... Chris's rant was exhausting.
Bottom line - people make mistakes in life. If we're in the "biz" of entertainment, all eyes are on us.
No matter what choices you make, no matter how well you succeed, no matter how many times you fall on your face..... if you're in that BIZ - somebody's gonna be TALKING (or in this case - ranting).
Seriously Chris - if you want Lindsay to just GO AWAY, why are you so interested in reading articles about her?? Sure, she's not presently WORKING to bring in money... but she chose the SPOTLIGHT business. Therefore, no matter what she does, good or bad, she's gonna rake in cash. That's the way it is.
Congratulations to you, since you feel you are miles above her.
However, I don't think Lindsay Lohan gives a flying F**K how "YOU" are making your money or any mistakes you've made in your life - although you speak as though you haven't made any.
Leave her alone. Her story (because of the biz she got into) is worth the money!
If it wasn't, she wouldn't be getting paid for her story.
Perhaps in your next life, you should persue a career in the entertainment world, because your raging rant just screams JEALOUSY!
Waaa... Why can't I do coke, go to jail and make millions???!
If you're so upset by her presense in the news, you do have the option to turn your head, don't buy the tabloids - AND CLICK A DIFFERENT LINK ON THE INTERNET - and NOT LEAVE JEALOUS-FILLED COMMENTS!
Are you trying to get YOUR OWN 2 minutes of fame here?
You're a NOBODY.
Who cares what YOU think?
Yet you still want the whole world to read it. Uggh.
Sorry you're so upset with Lindsay, you're tired of hearing about her... but you just had to read and comment. Kind of hypocritical...
Posted by: TarynB | Jul 14, 2021 2:35:26 PM
Haa, I agree with Jaylynn. Lindsay's living her life. Let her make money any way she can. People expect others to be PERFECT because they're in showbusiness. They aren't but they have the attention on them to make the bucks - so let them.
If I had a daughter who made millions in her career, of course she would be helping out her parents. That's just the way it is. Good common sense!
Posted by: MarcAlton1976 | Jul 14, 2021 2:52:46 PM
i dont' understand why the author is comparing lindseys acting to carrot tops comedienism.
i have 3 teenaged daughters and a fourth daughter who is 9. they all loved the lindsey lohan movies. we have them all on dvd. my 15 year old twins have MEAN GIRLS listed in movie favourites on their face books. My 9 year old loves the FREAKY FRIDAY movie Lindsey did... and my wife and I watched Labour Pains not too long ago and we thought it was cute. Not ever have i thought lindsey couldnt act. she can - thats why they paid her to make the movies. she just got on a bad path in life and everyone's coming down hard on her. She will learn from her mistakes. it takes some a little longer than others. she's only 24. Geez, let her grow up. she's having fun but it's costing her in other ways.
The fact that she will be paid for her interview.. and her clothing line will profit - all because of jail... well that's alright. there's no amount of money that is gonna fix her jail time or take it away. she's paying for her mistakes. you negative readers really want to crucify everyone who lives their life in front of cameras all the time. put on their shoes for a day or two and feel the pressure. you might find it's not as easy as you think.
Posted by: Dark Ox | Jul 14, 2021 3:01:31 PM
I'll never forget the time I was sitting with my gf at an out-door cafe in Los Angeles. There were 2 girls with a tab. mag reading negative stories about Britney Spears. As they read, they verbally bashed Britney with their own opinions. The hatred and cut-downs were immense. These chicks were serious!!!
About 10 minutes before we left, Miss Britney Spears herself, came strolling up to this very cafe with Kevin Federline at her side... (and a trail of paparozzi following).
I swear these 2 girls almost lost their minds! They were trying to get close to her. They followed her inside, one of the girls kept requesting her autograph. The other girl continuously snapped pics with her cell phone.
As my gf and I got up from our table, the last thing we heard the girls say was: "OMG - I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST MET BRITNEY SPEARS!!!" They were beaming with excitement like it was the best day of their lives!
Funny how just 20 minutes prior, they were verbally slicing Britney to schreds with words of hatred!
Same thing with the original poster here - CHRIS.
If Chris actually MET Lindsay Lohan, it would likely be a different story. So many 2-faced people out there.... and yes, Jaylyn, jealousy speaks VOLUMES when it comes to celebs. Why can't we just wish them well and let them live in peace like we would want to. Try not to care so much. Their mistakes are not effecting YOUR LIFE so take a breath and let it go.
Best of Luck to Lindsay!
Posted by: SummerDawn | Jul 14, 2021 3:09:04 PM
How come the authors always write these articles as if they are only being read and received by NON-FANS of the celebs?
NOTE TO AUTHOR: NOT EVERYONE SHARES YOUR OPINION!
Lindsay does have fans you know. A LOT OF THEM!
Not everyone out there is shallow enough to turn their backs on someone because they made some mistakes.
If everyone did that to us, where would we be?
How about we shut our mouths with the nasties and show Lindsay some support!
She'll get there. Have a little faith.
Its amazing how people seem to always feel they are better than everyone else. I agree that celeb jealousy plays a huge part in this.
GO LINDSAY!!! ..... AND THANKS FOR KEEPING IT "REAL!"
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR FUTURE PROJECTS!
Much love from Canada! :)
Posted by: BJ | Jul 14, 2021 3:16:18 PM
Some people act like Lindsey got away with something. She didn't. She's going to do her time both in jail and inpatient rehab. She's taking her punishment like anyone else would have to, so why are people whining because she's a celebrity? She didn't side-step anything. She's going to jail! She will pay for her mistakes so why keep bitching about her getting breaks or being pissed that she will make more money after. If you had the opportunity to do the same, you know you would. Who would say no to cashing in on a million dollars, if the media is willing to pay it? Not to follow a trend here... but again JEALOUSY. People who complain make their jealousy so obvious. Its almost funny. If you're that jealous, trade up your Walmart job and go make some movies... and a clothing line that people want to wear. Otherwise, STFU!
Posted by: Julia | Jul 14, 2021 3:50:41 PM
Leave Lindsay alone no one is perfect she is still young and entitle to make mistake just like all the rest of us why don't you all talk about the ecomomy the people that dosn't have food on their tables or places to live or money to pay for medication and medical condition that is what you all should be talking about not Lindsay Lahan leave her alone and give her a brak I am a mother and I know what it is to raised children in this environment with all the things that they are exposed to and out ther ready and waiting for someone to get it. Let us help the young people and not kick them further when ther'e having some problem
Posted by: Awe-struck, NOT! | Jul 14, 2021 5:46:47 PM
Of course people make mistakes but your are missing the point. You know darn well that because she is famous, she kept pushing the limits of the law thinking she is above it. Too often the court system gave a slap on the hand to Hollywood Stars when normal citizens would have gotten far worse. Jealousy has nothing to do with this. We are all wondering why the double standard. Finally, a judge felt that enough is enough and sent her to jail for 90 days. Did you see her reaction? She was stunned because she felt she was untouchable because of her status. That's my point! By the way, of course teenage girls will support her no matter what. Our society makes us believe we should be "pushing limits" if we are to become better. We need to explain the meaning of this message a little better.
Posted by: Ed | Jul 14, 2021 5:50:54 PM
Ya!!! What they all said above... Let her be. "In Jail for at least 23 days. And making Million's for it as well...
Posted by: Awe-struck, NOT! | Jul 18, 2021 5:04:54 PM
oh yes, mark my words. she will only serve approx. 30-35 days for best behavior.