Want designer duds but don’t have the cash to splurge? Well, there is hope for those of us who are still ballin’ on a budget. Over the past few years, designers have been bringing their designs to the masses through collaborations with less expensive retailers. In fact, this trend has caught on like wild fire and it’s hard to think of a designer anymore who hasn’t hopped on this train.
Target! Target’s Go International collection features clothing from up-and-coming designers at great, affordable prices. Target currently has a collection of summer-ready dresses and tops with flowers and ruffles from California based designer Tracy Feith. Other designers for Target’s Go International line include Thakoon, Jovovich Hawk, Erin Fetherston, and, coming this fall, Anna Sui.
H & M! H & M is another retailer to add to this list from their collaborations with the likes of Roberto Cavalli, and most recently Matthew Williamson. The peacock dress (pictured) from his line has been worn by Nicky Hilton and Katy Perry. The store just announced an upcoming collaboration with Jimmy Choo, who will be creating shoes, handbags, and clothes (a first for the luxury brand) for H & M. But if you want to snag a piece from one of these collections, you better act quickly. The day the Cavalli line debuted in stores, the racks were stripped of his clothes in minutes.
Gap! Hitting stores today is Gap’s Design Editions for the summer, featuring khaki collections from Alexander Wang and Vena Cava. The Vena Cava collection adds a twist to their khaki designs with tribal inspirations, while Alexander Wang has shorts with chic pleating for under $50. And for those of you with young kids, Stella McCartney is bringing style to your tots. The designer has teamed up with Gap Kids to produce a line of affordable clothes for your children.
Payless! To complete your designer look for less, Payless has teamed up with a number of designers to bring you designer collection shoes at affordable prices. Alice & Olivia currently has sweet open toed ballet flats for under 40 bucks. And coming this fall, Project Runway winner Christian Siriano has a collection of edgy Egyptian-inspired shoes ranging in price from $25-$45. Now that’s fierce!
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