Target Update

Isaac Mizrahi has a really cute fall collection at Target right now and it looks like good basics - not at all like his usual stuff which can be so distinct and easily recognizable that you may as well just wear the Target shopping bag. This, of course, defeats the whole purpose of shopping at Target.

But I digress....I especially love the cashmere collection below - there's lots of colors available, I just really liked the winter whites... Cashmere Capelet - $149.99, Cashmere V-Neck Sweater $49.99 and Cashmere Turtleneck Dress - $99.

Also, on the Target horizon - 3 very exciting new guest designer collections coming up next month....

Jonathan Saunders will be the 13th GO International Collection due in stores on October 5th. I'm still smarting from the less-than-stellar Richard Chai collection back in August so I'm naturally wary of this sneak peak of the collection featured in NY Magazine. I must say, I do like the artsy-ness of it all, but I'm just not sure anything I see here has a place in my closet. We'll see.....

British handbag designer, Anya Hindmarch, will launch her collection for Target on October 12th and I'm predicting a serious frenzy for these. Here are a few from her fall '08 collection available now at Saks....Prices are $1,250, $1,195 and $460, respectively. Hence, the serious frenzy....





And last, but not least, fabulous footwear girls Kari Sigerson and Miranda Morrison will launch a limited-edition collection, Sigerson Morrison for Target, also on October 12th. I've always loved their shoes so this is exciting indeed.

Target + Thakoon = Love?

While most people are still processing the Richard Chai for Target collection, along comes news this week that the next Go International collection will be from the much-admired Thakoon label. Rumors about these Go International lines circulate like Elvis sightings (remember the Alexander McQueen rumor?), but this one's finally been confirmed by Target, which is very exciting. The collection is expected to launch in December and remain through January 2009 only.

As we know, these Target capsule collections are really hit-or-miss, but the thought of scoring Thakoon's signature vintage looks for less is exciting indeed. This is how they suck you in, right?

For more info on Thakoon Panichgul: Check out this NY Magazine article.

In the meantime, here are some favorite looks from the Fall 2008 Thakoon collection:

Plaid Floral Tie-Neck Dress ($1,640) and Ombré Wool Breakaway Jacket ($1,755)

Quilted A-Line Jacket ($1,350) and Luiza Plaid Chiffon Dress ($1,375)


Multi Plaid Gathered Dress ($1,295)


Sophia Print Blouse ($790) and Textured Twill Cropped Trousers ($595)