Usher Wants to Make Lingerie?

Lately it seems every designer wants to get in on the lingerie collection trend, but rumor has it that Usher wants to make a lingerie line. {Styleite} Jean Paul Gaultier designing under garments for La Perla is great, but what exactly qualifies Usher to create lingerie? Sometimes we’re pleasantly surprised by celebrity clothing lines, but lately they’ve been nothing but trashy or like something out of the Frederick’s of Hollywood catalog with a ridiculous pricetag added for fake prestige.

Apparently panties being thrown on stage has awakened a sleeping undergarment designer, or something. The weirdest part is that he wants to team with Jimmy Choo’s Tamara Mellon. She’s great at making shoes, and while sexy heels and lingerie are a pairing that lots of ladies (and guys) enjoy, it still seems like an odd step for the brand.

Styleite points out that Usher has been “flighty” with his plans to found a clothing line before, so perhaps he’s not all that serious about the idea.

Note to Usher: Stick with the fragrance promotion like countless other celebrities (now including Lady Gaga) do.