Calypso Will Create A Collection For Target Due In Stores May 2011

Calypso St. Barth is the latest label to have teamed up with Target. The collection they will be releasing for Target on May 1 will include “clothing and accessories for women and children, plus home goods like candles, pillows and glassware.” Items max out at $79.99 — quite a change from their usual price point. For those who are not familar with Calypso, the fashions are bohemian chic very easy to wear. Visit their website to learn more.

Stella McCartney Collaborating With Target For The Second Time And Rodarte Will Create A Spring 2011 Collection For Opening Ceremony

Stella McCartney created a capsule collection for Target Australia three years ago. Now comes word she will create a second collection for Target Australia that will debut on October 29, 2010. Here is a first look at the 42-piece collection, to be sold in 102 Target stores and online from October 29. It ranges from $20 for a headband up to $299 for a silk dress and includes blazers, skinny jeans, tulip skirts, lace and satin blouses and some quite beautiful dresses.


WWD is reporting that Rodarte will be teaming up with their longtime retailers and friends Carol Lim and Humberto Leon from Opening Ceremony. This special collaboration will hit stores spring 2011 and will feature women's wear, shoes, handbags, eyewear, and hosiery, as well as men's wear.

Target Signs Marie Claire Director And Project Runway Judge Nina Garcia As Its Fashion Expert

The Marie Claire fashion director, “Project Runway” judge and style author has signed on to be Target’s new fashion expert. While Garcia’s latest role has yet to be announced, she’s already appeared on Target’s Website in segments about everything from fighting fashion boredom to finding the best looks for curvy customers. 

Target Will Launch Three Harlem Inspired Clothing Collections

• Target Harlem Designer Collaborations
• Target Harlem Designer Collaborations

• Target Harlem Designer Collaborations
• Target Harlem Designer Collaborations

• Target Harlem Designer Collaborations
• Target Harlem Designer Collaborations

• Target Harlem Designer Collaborations
• Target Harlem Designer Collaborations

• Target Harlem Designer Collaborations
• Target Harlem Designer Collaborations

In honor of Target's East Harlem store opening on July 25, Target will launch three limited-edition collections from designers Isabel and Ruben Toledo, Stephen Burrows, and chef Marcus Samuelsson. Featuring everything from printed bikinis to colorful aprons, 5% of each product’s purchase will be donated to a Harlem non-profit of the designers’ choice. Prices will range from $4 to $35, and be available at the East Harlem store beginning July 25 and at Target.com on August 1.

Mulberry To Create A Collection For Target Due To Hit Stores October 2010

British luxury accessory brand Mulberry has been named as the next designer brand to design a limited edition collection for Target America. Known for creating classic ‘IT’ bags like the Roxanne, Bayswater, Emmy, Mabel and the most recent hit, the Alexa, Mulberry has built itself a legion of celebrity fans from Kate Moss to Sienna Miller, Alexa Chung, Emma Watson and Kate Bosworth.

WWD announced that the collection will launch on October 10, 2010 with the limited edition handbag collection called Mulberry for Target. I will keep you updated. I'm hoping that Betsey Johnson and Haute Hippie or next on the roster.

Zac Posen Target Launch Party Photos

Zac Posen target launch party was tonight at the New Yorker hotel Ballroom. Guest that attend was Joe Zee, Erin Kaplan, Olivia Palmero and Claire Daines. The pop-up shop opens tonight to the public at 11pm and is open for the next 24 hours!

NY ladies head on over to: Zac Posen for Target Pop Up Shop 481 Eighth Avenue at W 34th St.

As for everyone else, the line will be available on April 25th when the Zac Posen for Target line hits the stores and target.com!

TUCKER Will Create A Line For Target Fall 2010!!!!

This just in, Target has tapped TUCKER (Gaby Basora) to launch a limited edition collection for fall 2010. Gaby Basora will launch her exclusive collection, TUCKER by Gaby Basora, available at most Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com. The women’s fashion collection will launch on September 12, 2010 through October 17, 2010.

Zac Posen To Design For Target

Zac Posen, a red carpet favorite of stars like Rachel Bilson, Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow and more, will be creating a collection for Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from April 25 through May 30. Target has not disclosed the prices for Zac’s collection. FYI Rodarte’s Target collection to hit stores on December 20. 

Jean Paul Gaultier Rumored to Design a Target Line

Jean Paul Gaultier, the man who brought us couture crocodile overalls, is rumored to be next in line to design a collection for Target. Sources tell WWD the collection is a long way off, but the discount retailer "has the ball in motion." Gaultier's people declined to comment, though Target's people said, "We don’t have anything to share other than we admire his work and incredible design aesthetic. -WWD

Betsey Johnson Wants Target Or H&M And We Want Betsey Johnson In Both Stores

 Betsey Johnson repeated what she told a reporter months ago at Paper magazine's 25th-anniversary party this week: "I would die for a collaboration with Target or H&M," she said, "They should call me." Tonight for Fashion's Night Out, she drives between her stores in a pink convertible. - WWD

When I get some spare time, maybe I should call Target and H&M to start a campaign. I heart Betsey in a deep place.

Rodarte For Target Leaked On ebay Target Considering A Lawsuit

Rodarte's Target Collection doesn't hit stores until December 20, but Target already hosted an editor's preview of the line. When images from that event leaked on Twitter, Target swiftly had them removed from there and numerous blogs that had picked them up. Hard as may try,  they can't control the Internet, or the naughty editors who attended the preview, because one attendee recently put a lace blouse from the collection up for sale on eBay. Now Reuters is reporting Target is pondering a lawsuit against Target. -The Cut, Reuters

ebay always seem so dark and creepy to me. I much perfer Etsy.