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Target has landed another big designer for its Designer Collaborations Program: Jean Paul Gaultier.
The legendary French fashion designer is the third designer in the program, which features well-established designers who draw inspiration from a collaborative partner, muse or creative element.
The exclusive Jean Paul Gaultier for Target collection pays tribute to the American woman, celebrating "the forces of style both past and present in American pop culture," according to a press release.
The collection will launch on Target.com and in more than 250 Target stores nationwide March 7 and will be in stores through April 11.
For those wondering, the Designer Collaborations is separate from the company’s GO International collections.
Just a reminder that Anna Sui's "Gossip Girl" collection hits Target stores on Sunday, the day before the shows returns to the CW.
The collection takes all the looks of the show's four leading characters - Blair, Serena, Jenny and Vanessa. So it's a little punk, Bohemian, preppy and edgy.
Anna Sui came up with the idea after she was in Asia last year and girls kept asking her about the various areas of New York where the characters from "Gossip Girl" live.
The collection mostly is made up of dresses and jackets, with dresses priced at about $60. The black leather jacket in the collection costs $149.99. And a zip-front, color-blocked cardigan is $44.99.
Not all Target stores carry the collection. For a full list, go to target.com/annasui. The collection will be in stores through Oct. 17.
I know some people this week were shocked, just SHOCKED! about Michelle Obama wearing "short" shorts on her recent hike at the Grand Canyon (Duh! What else would you wear?) But what I find even more fashion newsworthy is that she wore a black and beige print dress by Merona from Target when she arrived in Phoenix Sunday. Apparently, it came from an older collection and is no longer in stores.
Of course, it was just a matter of time, right? After wearing cardigans from J. Crew, T-shirts from Gap and dresses Talbots, you knew she was going to pull out some Target cheap chic at some point. Could H&M be next?!
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Target just announced that Kate and Laura Mulleavy's fashion label Rodarte will be the next limited-edition designer collection in the company's GO International program, which has established and up-and-coming designers creating lower-priced lines for the store.
The sisters, who named the company after their mother's maiden name, are known for their romantic looks and attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Sounds like it has the makings of being a great run for Target. The Mulleavy's have a good track record going into the gig. The bow top (shown here) they made for Gap sold out fairly quickly.
The news is just out so we don't have pictures to share of what some of the styles will look like. Check back for those in November.
The collection will be in Target stores Dec. 20 through Jan. 31.
Women's Wear Daily is reporting today that Tracy Feith, known for his seasonless resort-wear look, will be the 15th guest designer for its Go International program.
Don't know Feith? No worries. He's become sort of a cult fave in recent years in sun and surf circles, especially among the Hamptons and winter resort crowds. He's known for sexy and fun pieces made from mixing fabrics, such as lace, corduroy and velveteen. His biggest crowd pleaser seems to be the printed sundress.
“I was pleased when I was approached to do (the collection),” Feith told WWD. “The distribution is exciting, to have so many people exposed to the line. Certainly some people will know my name and others won’t."
Look for the collection, which should include about 60 styles and 15 original prints, in stores just in time for summertime fashion — May 17 through June 27.
So just how is Target going to top its collection of Anya Hindmarch handbags in stores the last few months?
With what looks to be an even better collection of bags by Hayden-Harnett, already in stores.
Brooklyn-based Hayden-Harnett is the quirky design partnership of Toni Hacker and Ben Harnett. They formed the company in 2005 to create bags that marry utility and form, and the brand quickly became a cult favorite. Bags retail for between $200 and $700.
No doubt one of the best sellers of the dozen styles to pick from at Target will be the flight tote in black (to the left), a look that combines practicality and style. Other silhouettes in the collection include oversized envelope clutches and convertible hobos.
Also expect to see an array of cool hardware, including studs, chains and grommets, that are both practical and functional.
The bags, which are priced from $19.99 to $49.99, will be in stores through March 15.
I got a peek this week at the new Jonathan Saunders line for Target.
The collection has a very modern, edgy look that's going to take a bit of confidence to pull off.
Saunders, a London-based designer who is known for his contemporary looks, was definitely thinking mod when he created these looks. He was generous in his use of colorblocking with plenty of yellow, black, white and red, with a few sprinkles of green and blue. And the collection is full of shift dresses, T-shirts and button downs as well as trendier pieces for fall such as a long cardigan, a cropped vest and a reversible wide waist belt.
Among the stand outs: the long, black cardigan.
Prices range from $14.99 to $59.99.
Look for the collection in Target stores Oct. 5 and will be available throughout the month.