Following the examples of P. Diddy and Russell Simmons, R&B star Usher has decided to launch his own fashion line, inspired by the styles of Prada, Gucci and Roberto Cavalli.

"You know what, to be perfectly honest with you, I'm really a suit man, if it's not Prada, it's Gucci, Roberto Cavalli. I'm really into Italian designers as well as American designers, as a matter of fact I'm heading in that direction,” Femalefirst.co.uk quoted the star as saying.

"Look at the capabilities of Martha Stewart or Russell Simmons or Sean 'P Diddy' Combs or even 50 CENT with G-UNIT. Look at what they did with their licensing. This is my opportunity to do the same. Clothing and shoes are kind of the standard nowadays, so I'm trying to figure out how I can come at it from a different angle. Watches, clothes, perfume, cologne, facial and acne products. There are so many possibilities," said the Grammy-winning singer.

Usher has reportedly confirmed his plans to release his new line in 2006.