There are a number of celebrities, most of them female, who are currently expanding to other business ventures, with lifestyle brands being a very popular one with Ellen DeGeneres taking the pluge and Gwyneth Paltrow surely the leading in this arena, being behind Goop - but now it's time for a landmark from another Oscar winner's business with Reese Witherspoon's Draper James!
After a first wave of online sales, Reese Witherspoon's Draper James is taking a new, big step, as the star just officially opened her first-ever store in Nashville, Tennessee, where she grew up in - so it's not just a big deal for her financially, it's also a huge personal achievement.
Last May, the star released Reese Witherspoon's Draper James following the steps of Paltrow and Jessica Alba's The Honest Company, as her own brand is focused on fashion, home décor and accessories inspired by her native American South, so opening the first store in Nashville made all the sense in the world.
According to Parade.com, the grand opening of the first Reese Witherspoon Draper James store was, understandably enough, filled with some of the biggest celebrities helming from the region, including country stars Reba McEntire and Faith Hill as well as Sheryl Crow.
ABC News reports that 39 year-old actress was ecstatic in the event as well as on social media while celebrating the new Reese Witherspoon Draper James store, taking to Instagram to share a sweet snap of herself behind a counter in the venue.
"Nashville is an amazing city that is full of music, great food and amazing artists," Witherspoon told attendants of the store opening last Wednesday. "About three years ago I said, 'I have got to do something here because, first of all, I've gotta move back to the South. It's just where it's at!'"
Whenever you're around Nashville, you can visit Reese Witherspoon's Draper James store on 2608 12th Ave S!
