Mystery as Christine McGuinness’s clothing brand disappears after fallout with best friend
CHRISTINE McGuinness’ inclusive clothing line appears to have completely disappeared – just two years after she launched it.
The 37-year-old excitedly announced her first collection for HER following her split from Paddy McGuinness, but two years on and her brand is all but forgotten.
Christine went into business with her friend at the time – Catherine Farrell – after growing close.
At the time, Christine gushed about how Catherine was one of the first friends she had made and she seemed incredibly excited about their future.
But last year Catherine took a step back from the business and resigned as director.
Just months before, Christine was busy celebrating their success, writing: “It’s our birthday!!!! Thank you so much to every single one of you that have placed an order, followed, liked and supported our business – we see you!!
“H-E-R – two best friends and an idea to level up the every day wardrobe. This year we very quickly grew out of our first space, moved onto our second and now onto a massive space with a whole team of people… and we are only just getting started!!!”
Companies House records show the company was almost struck off at that time.
Around the same time, Christine stopped mentioning the brand she had once been so excited about.
The Sun has contacted Christine’s representative for comment.
Catherine has now gone on to launch a business with Tanya Bardsley – and it seems Christine is no longer on speaking terms with either of them.
The reality star previously launched a brand called VIBE By Christine in 2020.
And she planned to follow up the range with wellness products, work-outs and lifestyle tips and hints.
Yet the clobber – that included £50 sets of workout leggings and tops – failed to sell well and the firm is now dissolved.
Last week we told how Christine was facing more woes after being hit with a legal challenge to her dream of launching her own cosmetics range called Goddess.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire alum has filed papers with the Intellectual Property Office to trademark the term Goddess by Christine McGuinness.
But she has been clobbered by a dispute from a top US sportswear firm loved by A-listers like Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber.
Bosses at Alo Yoga, based in Los Angeles, have filed papers with the UK government department opposing the application.
The firm is reportedly worth $10 billion (£7.54bn).
The company already uses the term Goddess to flog a range of £58 tops and £118 leggings, and they want to prevent Christine from using the word to sell her goods.
Official papers reveal Christine, who is in the process of a divorce from comedian Paddy McGuinness and is “devastated” at the sale of their family home, wants to sell make-up, perfume, nail varnish, and other women’s beauty products, plus sports bags.
The application is still being considered by lawyers at the government department, and they are yet to make a ruling on Alo’s opposition.
Inside Christine and Paddy McGuinness's bitter split
Christine and Paddy McGuinness’s split in June 2022 has been marked by emotional and financial challenges.
Despite initially putting on a united front for their three children, all of who have autism, their relationship has since deteriorated, with tensions arising over living arrangements, legal battles, and public remarks.
Christine and Paddy still live together in their £2.5 million Cheshire home for the sake of their children’s stability, though the mum-of-three has expressed disappointment over not securing sole ownership of the property.
Christine, who has autism and ADHD, has spoken about how her neurodivergence and past trauma shaped her decisions during their marriage and subsequent separation. She described feeling “safe” with Paddy despite being unhappy, which she attributes to her aversion to change.
The divorce process has been financially draining, with Christine reportedly spending £300,000 on legal fees. Both hired high-profile lawyers, signalling a shift from their initial amicable intentions to a more contentious split.
Paddy’s recent stand-up comedy routine, which included jokes about their divorce, added to the strain, leaving Christine reportedly upset and feeling disrespected.