“A decade or two ago, rock stars teaming up with a nationwide department store chain to hawk back-to-school clothing would have raised more than a few critical eyebrows and accusations of ‘selling out’.” But this year, the Kohl’s chain is doing just that – “unveiling several brand-new apparel lines inspired – and pitched – by famous musicians, including Lenny Kravitz, Avril Lavigne and Vanessa Carlton.”