After entertainers' careers as entertainers end, the fashion industry often opens its cold, bony arms to them. Just look at Jessica Simpson, who makes a very handsome living off her fashion line, now that her music career has stalled. Or Lindsay Lohan, who fled to Ungaro, and then her own 6126 label, before legal problems kept her away from work entirely. But her younger sister Aliana can act as her ambassador to the world and to the fashion business. The 17-year-old, who has modeled for 6126, just signed with Next modeling agency.

E! reports:

"In fashion, Ali will set herself apart as a bona fide icon," NEXT director Alexis Borges exclusively tells E! News. "One that fashion fans will follow not because of her famous last name, but because of the beautiful images and fashion trends she is helping create."

Well, Next did discover Karlie Kloss, among plenty of other top models. So maybe this isn't as weird as it seems?

Ali Lohan Signs Modeling Contract—Is She Officially More Bankable Than Lindsay? [E!]