Only days before the start of London Fashion week (and on day one of New York Fashion Week), British designer Alexander McQueen was found dead from an apparent suicide. In fact, it was just three years ago that his close friend – credited at helping him become a star - Isabella Blow committed suicide. I was absolutely dumbfounded to learn this news today. McQueen was such an insanely brilliant designer and had so much ahead of him. Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, you’ve most certainly seen his designs on celebrities over the last several years. McQueen was set to unveil his new collection on March 9th during Paris Fashion Week. The fashion world has indeed lost a great talent. McQueen was 40 years old.
I can’t recall the last time I was this excited about the unveiling of a line. Well, to be exact, it was in August when Target announced Anna Sui for Target as a part of the Designer Collaboration series. After months of anticipation and previews of the collection, Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy’s limited-edition collection for GO International® is ready.
The exclusive collection will launch on Target.com/go and at most Target stores nationwide on December 20th. The collection, affordably priced from $9.99 to $79.99, includes statement-making women’s apparel, belts and legwear. If you see a piece you like, don’t hesitate as the collection will only be available through January 31, 2010. In case you aren’t grasping how huge this collaboration is, think Jimmy Choo for H&M huge, at least from my perspective it is. I’ve salivated over Rodarte designs since I first became acquainted about a year and half ago so the mere thought of an affordable collection makes me ecstatic.
I think Trish Adams, senior vice president, Target said it best. “Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte bring a couture sensibility to the GO International program with an acute eye for detail and appreciation for craftsmanship.” [more...]
In spite of major layoffs and an overall bleek feeling about our current economic climate, there’s one positive thing, fashionably speaking of course, in the midst of the recession. Premiere designers left and right are creating new accessible lines. Zac Posen, who’s collection ranges from $900 – $20,000, will unveil Z Spoke in 17 Saks stores and Saks.com this Spring.
As if Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie need to make one more dollar, the superstar actors/humanitarians/super parents/whatever else they’re into these days are adding jewelry designers to their resumes.
