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Story by Melinda Newman Whether he's answering to Puffy, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or the latest incarnation, just plain Diddy, his success is undeniable - and he's not stopping until he has conquered all of fashion and entertainment.
More than 10 years
ago Combs
launched Bad
Boy Entertainment,
the successful hip-hop
label that created countless
superstars. But wanting to be
more than a mere music mogul,
Combs branched out.
In 1998, he founded the Sean John
sportswear line and followed with
other menswear lines. His blend of
street smarts and urban chic hasn’t
just appealed to his fans; it has won
supporters within the clothing
industry: In 2004, Sean John won
the prestigious Men’s Designer of
the Year award from the Council
of Fashion Designers of America. In November 2005,
Combs won an ACE Award from the Accessories
Council for his influence on fashion and consumers.
Now Combs is focusing on his new women’s line,
Sean by Sean Combs. The beautiful Penelope Cruz
is the face of the range, offered throughout the
MGM MIRAGE properties.
However he hasn’t abandoned his first love:
music. In December, Bad Boy released
a collection of studio-created duets
featuring the Notorious B.I.G. with
everyone from Mary J. Blige to Korn.
And Combs himself is working on a new
album, due in late spring 2006.
With all these activities, Combs still found
time to talk to M lifestyle about his passion
for fashion and his next ventures.
Q: Your new line for women, Sean by
Sean Combs, is offered throughout the
MGM MIRAGE properties. Why are they
the perfect venue?
A: We’re really proud to be showcased at MGM
MIRAGE. The properties reflect the luxe, sexy,
superstar attitude the line embodies. The edgy,
opulent vibe of Vegas goes hand-in-hand with
the glamour of the Sean Woman.
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