Jessica Simpson's $750 million empire

[cowcommander]

The singer has quietly built a business that made nearly a billion dollars in 2010. Truth be told, Simpson is far more famous for who she's dating -- and what she's cooking for Thanksgiving -- than for her amazing business acumen. But alas, wipe those smirks away! Because Jessica Simpson, Inc. (not her real brand) is poised to break the $1 billion mark.

But with her lucrative entrepreneurial endeavours, Simpson could retire TODAY if she so desired. Surprisingly, the Texas native's celebrity brand when it comes to fashion and fragrance is more powerful than we gave her credit for -- and the numbers talk. Camuto Group, the company that makes Simpson's wildly popular footwear line, has licensed her name on other merch, which amassed a combined grand total of $750 million in retail sales this year.

http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/thefamous/jessica-simpson-inc-could-surpass-1-billion/178?nc

[aquart]

1. Licensing is a wonderful world.

People just walk money to your door.

[SocialistLez]

2. I read that earlier.

I was pretty shocked to hear her brand was doing so well.

[RockaFowler]

3. She has some great shoes

They are expensive, but boy they are purty and comfortable. I think she was smart to partner with Macy's

[mackerel]

4. Wasn't she originally known for her singing?

I've actually never heard her sing nor have I seen any of her clothing line. Obviously somebody is buying all her stuff but I can't imagine who.