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Inside 50+ Celebrity Closets That’ll Blow Your Mind

Updated: Jul 14, 2023By Emma VernerCelebrity News
This article originally appeared on Investing.com. It has been republished here with permission.
Eva Longoria @instyle/Twitter.com Eva Longoria @instyle/Twitter.com

We look to celebrities for fashion trends to follow, so it’s only natural that they’re expected to have massive wardrobes full of designer pieces. After all, who wouldn’t load up on their dream bags, shoes, and apparel if they could afford it?

The celebrities on this list not only have enviable clothing and accessory collections, but they house their goods in impressive closets that are both feats of design and storage capability. Read on for a glimpse inside the swoon-worthy inner sanctums of our favorite fashion icons. 

1. Rachel Zoe’s Overflowing Shoe Closet

Notable Feature: Hundreds of pairs of shoes
Est. Home Value: $3 million*

Rachel Zoe is a fashion designer and business guru who got her start working as a stylist to A-list celebrities. Her roster included Cameron Diaz, Anne Hathaway, Demi Moore, and Kate Hudson, just to name a few, though she is most recognized for her work with early-2000s fashion icons Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie. 

Rachel Zoe's Overflowing Shoe Closet @swfshoesonline/Pinterest Rachel Zoe's Overflowing Shoe Closet @swfshoesonline/Pinterest

Zoe even starred in her own reality TV series on Bravo called The Rachel Zoe Project, which ran on the network for five seasons. As fashion is her bread and butter, it’s no surprise that she would have a closet absolutely overflowing with designer shoes. 

2. Paris Hilton’s Stuffed Closet

Notable Feature: Mountains of couture
Est. Home Value: $8.4 million*

Love her or hate her, Paris Hilton is a socialite who left a lasting impact on culture and fashion. From a tank top that reads “Stop Being Poor” to toting around small dogs as accessories, Hilton has endless memorable looks in her fashion arsenal.

Paris Hilton's Stuffed Closet @Allure/Youtube Paris Hilton's Stuffed Closet @Allure/Youtube

With a shopping habit like hers and the funds to support it, it’s no surprise that her closet is absolutely stuffed with clothing. Imagine how difficult it must be for her to decide what to wear, and how long it would take to clean up the discarded outfit options off the floor. 

3. Dita Von Teese’s Red Room

Notable Feature: Bright red shelves
Est. Home Value: $2.8 million*

Dita Von Teese is no stranger to decorating with color. In her Los Angeles home, she opted for a maximalist design aesthetic, picking sumptuous fabrics like a velvet sofa and rich jewel-toned hues for the walls. 

Dita Von Teese's Red Room @popsugar/Pinterest Dita Von Teese's Red Room @popsugar/Pinterest

Her closet is no exception, featuring bold red shelves which hold all of her dozens of pairs of high heels, worn both recreationally and for the burlesque star’s iconic performances. Each pair of shoes is meticulously organized by color and detail. 

4. Kylie Jenner’s Bag Collection

Notable Feature: Designer handbags galore
Est. Home Value: $16 million*

Kylie Jenner is a makeup entrepreneur, model, and of course, one of the younger members of the Kardashian dynasty. When she isn’t too busy juggling her many hats of work and motherhood, she can be seen shopping for more designer handbags to go with her massive collection.

Kylie Jenner's Bag Collection @esraaxa/Pinterest Kylie Jenner's Bag Collection @esraaxa/Pinterest

From Gucci to Chanel to nearly two dozen Birkin bags, Jenner has a collection worth tens of thousands of dollars, if not hundreds of thousands. She even has a variety of styles, from classic chic options to modern streetwear designs from brands like Supreme.

5. Giuliana Rancic’s White-Walled Closet

Notable Feature: Custom shelves
Est. Home Value: $6.8 million*

Giuliana Rancic is one of those rare meta-celebrities who became famous by interviewing celebrities on the red carpet for E! News. Now a full-fledged star in her own right, Rancic has a closet worthy of an A-lister. 

Giuliana Rancic's White-Walled Closet @ruemagazine/Pinterest Giuliana Rancic's White-Walled Closet @ruemagazine/Pinterest

She opted for a mature, immaculate look, going with bright white custom closets with discrete sections for handbags, shoes, and clothes. The closet even features an island with a marble countertop, to make getting ready that much easier.

6. Aerin Lauder’s Spacious Floral Closet

Notable Feature: Elegant mural
Est. Home Value: Unknown

Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer, along with her sister, is the heiress to the Estee Lauder cosmetics fortune, worth billions of dollars. With a net worth of $2.3 billion alone, it’s no surprise that she would see to having the closet of her dreams become a reality. 

Aerin Lauder's Spacious Floral Closet @marieflaniganinteriors/Pinterest Aerin Lauder's Spacious Floral Closet @marieflaniganinteriors/Pinterest

The elegant room is painted a light, muted mossy green with beautiful cherry blossom trees and little birds hand-painted onto the walls, evoking a Cinderella-like fairy tale. The room has classic white cabinetry, plush white furniture, a chandelier, and massive French windows with floor-to-ceiling curtains. 

7. Nanette Lepore’s Jewel-Toned Closet

Notable Feature: Velvet ottoman
Est. Home Value: Unknown

Nanette Lepore is a fashion designer based in New York City with an eponymous brand. Her clothes can be found in luxury department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, and Neiman Marcus, or in her New York, Chicago, and Boston boutiques. 

Nanette Lepore's Jewel-Toned Closet @hannaperez14/Pinterest Nanette Lepore's Jewel-Toned Closet @hannaperez14/Pinterest

As evident by her heavily stylized closet, she is a fan of more of a bohemian look, opting for bright jewel tones, dark wood, and a funky vintage mirrored dresser. In the middle of the room perched atop a clashing-colored turquoise rug is a gorgeous teal velvet ottoman, which is either an expensive modern purchase or a lucky vintage find.

8. Tamara Mellon’s Jimmy Choo Paradise

Notable Feature: Endless pairs of Jimmy Choos
Est. Home Value: $25 million*

Tamara Mellon might not be a household name in the United States, but the designer footwear brand she co-founded, Jimmy Choo, sure is. The British entrepreneur lives in an Upper East Side penthouse in New York City, with a shoe collection even Carrie Bradshaw would envy. 

Tamara Mellon's Jimmy Choo Paradise @Tamara Mellon/Facebook.com ©/ Tamara Mellon's Jimmy Choo Paradise @Tamara Mellon/Facebook.com ©/

The fashion mogul has dozens and dozens of pairs of her own shoe label, carefully stacking the heels on light-colored wooden shelves. She has so many pairs of black, patent leather Jimmy Choos with similar cuts it’s impossible to imagine how she decides which ones to wear to which event. 

9. Mariah Carey’s Pink-Heavy Closet

Notable Feature: Marble floors
Est. Home Value: $15 million*

Mariah Carey is no stranger to the finer things in life. The five-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer has seen enough success to ensure that she could design the home, and closet of her dreams and that she did. 

Mariah Carey @Vogue/YouTube.com Mariah Carey @Vogue/YouTube.com

In a video interview with Vogue, Carey walks through her massive closet past rows and rows of pink and sparkly heels and ball gowns. With just a preliminary walk-through, it immediately becomes apparent that her taste is for all things hyper-girly. 

10. Ralph Lauren’s Masculine Wooden Closet

Notable Feature: Custom wooden elements
Est. Home Value: $16 million*

Ralph Lauren is a giant in the world of fashion, creating clothing for people of all ages and genders, as well as fragrances and home decor as well. As such, he’s amassed a net worth of $6.8 billion dollars, and can afford to live wherever he wants. 

Ralph Lauren's Masculine Wooden Closet @archdigest/Pinterest Ralph Lauren's Masculine Wooden Closet @archdigest/Pinterest

In one of his closets in one of his many homes, as seen here, we opted for a hyper-masculine dark wood treatment, a picking bulky vintage-inspired look with brass details. The closet is complete with a three-panel floor-length mirror and a supple brown leather bench.

11. Elton John’s Glasses Closet

Notable Feature: More pairs of shades than a Sunglasses Hut
Est. Home Value: $7.2 million*

Throughout Elton John’s iconic decades-spanning career one thing has remained obvious–his penchant for fun tinted sunglasses. And he keeps every single pair in a closet dedicated to his unusual sunnies.

Elton John @EltonJohnEyewear/Twitter.com Elton John @EltonJohnEyewear/Twitter.com

The British artist, with a net worth of a whopping $500 million, has quirky taste to say the least. His home, which he shares with his husband and two sons,  is full of funky art and animal print accents, and a healthy dose of neon colors. 

12. Ellen Degeneres’ Sneaker-And-Heels Collection

Notable Feature: Shoes for any occasion
Est. Home Value: $15 million*

In an exclusive interview with Architectural Digest, comedian and daytime television phenomenon Ellen Degeneres took interviewers into her inner sanctum–her closet featuring an extensive shoe collection. 

Ellen Degeneres' Sneaker-And-Heels Collection @archdigest/Pinterest Ellen Degeneres' Sneaker-And-Heels Collection @archdigest/Pinterest

Degeneres showed off her massive shoe collection that proves she can do both–strut the red carpet in five-inch heels, or lounge around in Keds. The modern ashy wood shelves and black and white photography prove she has exceptional design taste as well. 

13. Chelsea Handler’s Closet

Notable Feature: Mini-fridge
Est. Home Value: $5.85 million*

As a riotously funny comedian, Chelsea Handler knows how to have a good time, and designed her home so that it would be perfect for entertaining her many famous friends as well. And the party doesn’t stop at her closet. 

Chelsea Handler @Chelsea Handler/Facebook.com Chelsea Handler @Chelsea Handler/Facebook.com

The large room is outfitted with custom wooden closets, a small island with built-in storage, a leather bench, and the ultimate element–a mini-fridge and freezer. This way, getting ready can be as fun of an occasion with cocktails in hand as the party itself.

14. C. C. Sabathia’s Well-Preserved Shoe Collection

Notable Feature: Glass-enclosed shoe storage
Est. Home Value: $15 million*

C.C. Sabathia is a baseball legend, having played for the Yankees for most of his nineteen-season career in Major League Baseball. Now retired, he lives in a New Jersey home that most could only ever dream of owning. 

C. C. Sabathia's Well-Preserved Shoe Collection @archdigest/Pinterest C. C. Sabathia's Well-Preserved Shoe Collection @archdigest/Pinterest

His enormous closet features three custom glossy burled wood cabinets holding a collection of shoes that most sneakerheads would kill for. Each pair of shoes is carefully held behind a glass case, ensuring their safety for years to come.