Smokey Robinson - Smokey Robinson To Launch Clothing Line With Joe Frazier's Tailor

James Andrew, who has dressed the U.S. soul circuit's biggest stars for years, has been working closely with the Tears of a Clown singer in recent months and their suit, shirt and golfwear designs will hit stores next spring (12).

Andrew, who was also planning to release a line with Frazier before he fell ill and died and last month (Nov11), tells WENN, "I have always been a fan of Smokey's music and he's a very stylish guy so when he got in touch with me and we started working together I was thrilled."

The signature item in the new Smokey Robinson Collection is an ice-white suit, which Andrew hopes his partner will model in 2012 - before it becomes available at leading department stores.

Robinson and Andrew are also planning to create a line of upmarket womenswear and accessories, as well as perfumes and colognes.