Zac Posen limited-edition collection coming to Target
Zac Posen and a model at his spring 2010 runway show. AP PHOTO
Fashionistas kept hoping it would happen. Now it seems it will.
Zac Posen will be the next designer of Target’s Go International series, according to Women’s Wear Daily. Posen, 29, who has a flair for dramatic creations, has dressed Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez.
WWD says Posen’s limited-edition Go International collection will be available at most Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from April 25 through May 30.
Since 2007, Go International, which focuses on young or emerging designers, has, featured Erin Fetherston, Jovovich-Hawk, Rogan, Richard Chai, Jonathan Saunders, Thakoon and Tracy Feith. Next month, Target will introduce Rodarte, the collection designed by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy.
Prices for Posen’s Target collection haven’t been announced, but previous Go collections have been in the $14.99 to $149.99 range, WWD said. Posen’s own collection is priced from $900 to $12,000, with custom pieces fetching upward of $20,000.
Along with Go International, Target also has a program called Designer Collaborations that features established designers who draw inspiration from a collaborative partner, muse or creative element. Alexander McQueen was the inaugural Designer Collaboration in March. Anna Sui bowed in September.
Rodarte Go International collection coming to Target
Just when you think Target’s Go International series can’t get any better, it does.
Rodarte, designed by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy, will launch a 55-piece, limited-edition collection at most Target stores and on target.com on Dec. 20. The collection will be available through Feb. 6.
While it may be hard to imagine translating Rodarte’s hand-wrought designs for the mass market, Target claims to have stayed true to the spirit of the luxury-priced label, according to Women’s Wear Daily.
“What you’ll notice is an amazing eye for detail,” said Joshua Thomas, a Target spokesman. “It’s very feminine, yet very modern. The collection incorporates a rich mix of patterns and fabrications and everything from sequins and bows to faux fur. The key with Rodarte is layering.”
Prices will range from $9.99 for knee-highs to $79.99 for a leopard print jacket.
“There are stand-alone pieces and pieces that can be worn together to create an ensemble by layering different patterns, textures and prints,” Thomas told WWD.”
Go International was introduced in 2006 to focus on young or emerging designers. The lineup has included Thakoon, Erin Fetherston and Tracy Feith. Another limited-edition series called Designer Collaborations feeatures designers who draw inspiration from a collaborative partner, muse or creative element. Alexander McQueen’s designs launched in March and Anna Sui will be on store racks on Sept. 13.
Tracy Feith for Target … cute dress alert
I bought this Tracy Feith for Target dress for my daughter Stephanie. It has a hood, is darling and not nearly as short as it is on this model. It’s a lot of fashion punch for $24.99.
The limited-edition collection for GO International will be in stores through June 20. FYI: The pieces look so much cuter in person than they do in the pictures.
Hooded print dress by Tracy Feith for Target.
Carlos Falchi handbags coming to Target
Carlos Falchi handbags at Target? Believe it.
Target is partnering with handbag designer Carlos Falchi to launch a limited-edition handbag collection, Carlos Falchi for Target. This collection is the eighth handbag launch in a series of limited-time-only accessories designers at Target. The Carlos Falchi for Target collection will be available at most Target stores and at Target.com Nov. 1 through Dec. 27.
The bags will land in the stores just in time for holiday gift giving. Listen up, Santa. All good girls want a Carlos Falchi handbag.
Anna Sui limited-edition collection comes to Target
Anna Sui at Target? If you’re thinking only in your dreams, wake up. Anna Sui is coming to Target.
Target reeled in Anna Sui in the second series of Designer Collaborations, an initiative that features well-established designers who draw inspiration from a collaborative partner, muse or creative element. The Anna Sui for Target collection is inspired from the female characters on televison’s wildly popular series “Gossip Girl.”
The collection will launch at 500 Target stores nationwide and on target.com on Sept. 13, and will be in stores through Oct. 17.
The first Designer Collaboration was with Alexander McQueen.
Soap & Glory debuts skin care products
Soap & Glory Fab Pore 15 Minute Facial Peel
If you’re a fan of Soap & Glory’s bath and body line at Target, you’ll probably want to chec k out the new skin care collection — along with four new body care essentials. All are priced less than $30.
The new products include:
Hit a bull’s-eye with Target Red lipstick
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour in Target Red
Do you love red lipstick? Are you searching for a new one, maybe something that’s a bit long-wearing?
Head to Target and check out L’Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour in Target Red. L’Oreal teamed up with Target to create a shade of red lipstick that matches the bull’s-eye logo. Target Red is richly pigmented with an ultra gloss, moisturizing marine collagen and vitamin E. Cost is $9.99.
The Target Red collection also includes L’Oreal Paris Colour Rich Lipcolour in Target Red for $5.99 and L’Oreal Paris PRO Manicure Nail Polish in Target Red. It’s chip-and-peel reisstant with color and shine that lasts for up to seven days. Cost: $3.99.
Wiggle your pedicured piggies into these metallic sandals
We were photographing spring clothes last week, and the model pulled out of her shoe bag the cutest pair of pewter wedge sandals. “Do these look like Target shoes?” she asked.
Not hardly, and that’s not a slam against Target shoes. These are big time stylish and fashion forward. Since I had to go to Target that evening (honest, I really needed a can of L’Oreal Elnett hairspray), I looked for the shoes. Only had two pairs left, so that should be a pretty good endorsement. I did see plenty of other smart styles, too.
Online comments are very favorable about this shoe. Even the faux leather looks good. The wedge sandals cost $29.99, and I must say this picture doesn’t do them justice. They look so much better in person. My only hang-up is that I prefer leather.
Check out this other cute sandal by Mossimo. I hope the weather cooperates this week. It’s time to get out of closed-in pumps and into strappy sandals.
Mossimo metallic nail head sandal, $29.99, at Target.
New accessories collections at Target
Miss Trish of Capri metallic sandal with lion's head detail, $29.99, at Target.
- Bali straw fish basket in navy/gold by Felix Rey, $39.99, at Target.
Two new limited-edition collections are coming to Target stores.
Relix Rey for Target is a handbag collection designed by accessories designers Lily Band and Sulaika Zarrouk. Prices range from $19.99 to $49.99. The collection landed in stores today and will be on shelves until June 14.
The collection is inspired by the beach, with clutches, totes and oversized bucket bags in canvas and straw. Gold shell trinm, studs and toggles, as well patent and metallic trim, add a heap of sophistication.
Other styles feature oversize rickrack prints that mimic ocean waves.
Target also collaborated with footwear designer Trish Carroll for the Miss Trish of Capri for Target collection, in stores April 5 through July 5.
The sandals are jewel-encrusted, inspired by the blue sea and sandy beaches. Prices range from $29.99 to $34.99.
Felix Rey rickrack clutch, $19.99, from Target.
Top 18 stores where high-end consumers say they shop
It seems the recession is affecting most of us, even consumers with annual incomes of $250,000 or more.
Unity marketing, a luxury consumer research firm based in Stevens, Pa., provided WWD with a look at the top, mid-tier and discount stores where high-end consumers were shopping. “The stigma attached with shopping down-market is gone,” said Pam Danziger, president of Unity Marketing.
Here’s the Top 18:
1. Target (46.2 percent)
2. Costco (39.5)
3. Macy’s (48.6)
4. Nordstrom (31.9)
5. Wal-Mart (25.9)
6. Kohl’s (20.6)
7. Bloomingdale’s (19.3)
8. T.J. Maxx (18.6)
9. Sam’s Club (18.2)
10. Neiman Marcus (16.4)
11. J.C. Penney (14.2)
12. Lord & Taylor (12.5)
13. Saks Fifth Avenue (12.3)
14. Dillard’s (11.5)
15. Sears (11.5)
16. Barney’s New York (7.2)
17. Kmart (6.9)
18. Bergdorf Goodman (5.8)
