Angelina Jolie, renowned actor, director, and former UN refugee agency Goodwill Ambassador and Special Envoy, is making waves in the fashion industry with the opening of her new fashion studio, Italia Jolie.
This venture marks Jolie’s transition as a person and her desire to bring her globally-minded, socially-conscious values to the world of fashion.
Italia Jolie aims to be more than just a fashion studio; it will serve as a cultural center, design workshop, and gallery space for local artisans, along with a cafe run in partnership with refugee organizations.
To accompany the launch of her fashion studio, Jolie has also created an official Instagram account under the name Italia Jolie.
Within a short span of time, the account has amassed a following of 216,000 fans, a significant increase from its initial 157,000 followers.
Jolie humorously questioned whether Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was resorting to throwing furniture in Montecito to gain attention, as her own Instagram following grew at a staggering rate.
Comparing Jolie’s dedication to her fashion line with Meghan Markle’s lack of interest, it becomes evident that Meghan prefers to be seen wearing fashionable outfits rather than creating her own clothing line.
It seems she lacks the drive to work on such a project.
However, in today’s digital age, even seemingly unremarkable details, like Jolie’s choice of airport shoes, can attract hundreds of thousands of clicks on fashion websites.
Jolie aims to utilize this power to promote positive change.
Rumors have circulated about whether Meghan Markle will request free clothes from Jolie’s fashion line.
In Hollywood, everyone has their own brand, but Meghan, who is not well-liked, lacks such a presence.
Jolie, on the other hand, has made it clear to her hundreds of thousands of fans that her fashion line will not associate with copycats who constantly seek freebies.
Although Meghan’s name was not explicitly mentioned, it is widely understood that she is the one being referred to.
Meghan has been known to imitate Jolie’s fashion style, often wearing similar outfits and even posing in the same manner.
In a recent interview with Vogue, Angelina Jolie shared her vision for Atelier Jolie, the fashion studio she founded.
Rather than aspiring to become a big fashion designer herself, Jolie wants to create a platform for others to flourish in the industry.
She expressed her admiration for the talented artisans she has encountered throughout her career and emphasized her desire to see them grow.
Jolie also credited her eldest daughter, Zahara, for playing a crucial role in the establishment of the fashion studio.
Describing Zahara as grounded, decisive, and thoughtful, Jolie revealed that her agreement to the project solidified their joint decision to pursue this endeavor.
Despite her involvement in the fashion world, Jolie humorously admitted to having more books than clothes in her closet.
She acknowledged the irony of her family’s engagement with fashion, stating that while they may not be overly fashionable, clothing is an integral part of their identity and something worth exploring, especially for young people.