The dazzling design team took a few moments to chat with us about their celebrity creations (which we pulled together in a gorgeous slideshow for you) and what it’s like to work with such incredible divas. Aspiring rock stars, take note: This is what you wear to be fabulous.
theFashionSpot: When you’re working with celebs, how involved are they in the design process?
David Blond: Very involved! Every client relationship, celeb or not, is a collaboration.
tFS: Do you keep your celeb clientele in mind while designing your RTW collection?
Phillipe Blond: We are influenced by so many mediums! Art, film, music all inspire us when creating a collection. So, we always have them in mind when their music is on blast in the studio.
tFS: You’ve done costumes for everyone from Madonna and Rihanna to Katy Perry and Beyoncé. What was a real high point for you?
DB: All of the above! Every moment with these clients is a high point and our most recent collaboration with Madonna for her “Living For Love” video, styled by B. Åkerlund, was amazing! We’re super excited for the Rebel Heart Tour!!!
tFS: Is there a particular favorite costume or look? (Hard to choose!)
PB: Most recently the Holy Mountain camo parka from our Fall 2015 collection! That was crazy cool and very different from anything we’ve done before. Giant 3-D camo paillettes!
tFS: Is it challenging to work with celebrities ever? Or do you find them to be equally creative?
DB: Every project is different and it is always interesting! The most challenging part of the job is typically the editing process.
tFS: You’ve become the go-to in the music world for incredible stage looks. Are you looking at all to break into RTW more heavily?
Both: Absolutely!! Stay tuned!!
tFS: What’s next for you guys? You have your own Barbie, you’re pretty much rock stars. What do you want to do now?
Both: We would definitely like to expand The Blonds’ brand and branch out into things like fragrance, cosmetics and RTW, of course. We want it all!
The Blonds Celebrity Moments
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki rocking an embellished bodysuit at her birthday dinner at Tao in December 2010.
Image: Denise Truscello/WireImage
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Katy Perry
The singer goes for a metallic patriotic look (very apropos) for VH1's Divas Salute the Troops in December 2010.
Image: WireImage
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Katy Perry
Katy dazzled in silver and spikes on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in December 2009.
Image: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
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Katy Perry
Katy gets her Smurfette on at the premiere of The Smurfs in July 2011.
Image: Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic
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Jennifer Hudson
J-Hud looks drop-dead gorge in a sparkling red The Blonds number at VH1's Divas Celebrates Soul in December 2011.
Image: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Vh1
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Beyoncé
Queen Bey looking as fierce as always in Atlantic City in May 2012.
Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
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Jennifer Lopez
J.Lo knows how to put on a show — wearing The Blonds, of course.
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Jennifer Lopez
The singer performs at British Summer Time in Hyde Park in July 2013.
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Jennifer Lopez
J.Lo wears an embellished bodysuit in Miami in July 2013.
Image: Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images for Univision
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Iggy Azalea
Say what? Iggy rocks an armored bodysuit at the iTunes Festival in London in September 2013.
Image: Gus Stewart/Redferns via Getty Images
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Beyoncé
Beyoncé sequins up for her Mrs. Carter Tour.
Image: Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment
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Katy Perry
Roar! Katy wearing The Blonds during her Prismatic Tour in July 2014.
Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
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Miley Cyrus
Miley does Miley in April 2014.
Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
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Miley Cyrus
No such thing as too much: Miley performs at G-A-Y Nightclub in London, May 2014.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
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Miley Cyrus
Moneymaker: Miley performs in France in May 2014.
Image: Erick James/Getty Images
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Miley Cyrus
The infamous tongue reimagined by The Blonds.
Image: Erick James/Getty Images
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Ariana Grande
The newest diva on the block wearing head-to-toe sequins at the MTV Video Music Awards in August 2014.
Image: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic