An exclusive look inside House of Harlow 1960 and how Nicole Richie is expanding the brand across categories and around the world.

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From her stardom on the reality TV series "The Simple Life" to the world of fashion, Nicole Richie has transitioned from actress to creative designer, becoming an influential force in celebrity licensing worldwide.

The TV personality, singer, fashion designer and proud mom, who began her foray into consumer products with a jewelry collection just five years ago, has always been determined to fulfill her passion and her dream. She first discovered her love for creative design and learned about the trade when she was a 10-year-old figure skater. It was through the sport that she learned about design from the same costume designer that created all of her father's stage clothes (dad is singer Lionel Richie), as well as her skating outfits.

Unlike some of the stereotypical celebrity brands that are more about the sexiness and popularity of a name rather than the functionality of the actual product, Richie has applied her intense passion, savvy understanding of woman's fashion needs and her skill set as a creative designer to grow a business she truly knows requires a hands-on approach and 24-7 involvement.

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