October 21st, 2009 Comments
Finally, some preview images from the Rodarte for Target collaboration have shown up online. After much anticipation (on my end, at least), the line which launches in Target on December 20th looks to be a mixture of textures and prints. I see sequins, lace, leopard print and bows. Overall, I’m a little underwhelmed by the collection, but that’s how I’ve been feeling about many of the designer collaborations that have been coming out lately. I know many times that the quality of materials is not the same because they are lower-priced and the designers are appealing to a larger base. I had really high hopes for Rodarte, because I enjoy their runway collections so much and I still hope to check out the line when it arrives in my local Target store (if it arrives, rather). I still think Rodarte did remain quite true to their aesthetic, and some of the pieces are quite creative. Plus, if there are 55 pieces, then maybe I’m casting my opinion too soon. My one question is: where are the pants?
Photo Credit: Examiner.com
February 5th, 2009 Comments
Photo from The Fashion Spot
So it’s a little over a month until March 5th, the day that McQueen arrives in Target stores. As noted in a previous post, Alexander McQueen is probably one of my favorite designers of his generation. So of course, I was excited (and I still somewhat am) about his clothing line landing in my local Target store. And Ms. Jennifer Hudson wearing an Alexander McQueen military-style jacket while singing the National Anthem made me even more anxious.
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not crazy about all of the looks or even most of the looks. Mainly because it looks like it is geared towards a younger and spunkier demographic than myself, where I felt the Thakoon for Target line had a broader appeal. However, this is Lee McQueen and frankly, I doubt he gives a damn. I have already picked out some pieces that I’m looking foreward to checking out when it arrives in stores. I’m not expecting it to be comprable to his RTW or even his McQ line, but I really want to give it a chance.
Here are some of my favorite looks:
Pictures from Nylon magazine
