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Target announced an upcoming collabs with Zac Posen today, and everyone’s flipping their respective nuts. This bean-spillage on behalf of the big box is a highly strategic move: It’s almost enough to distract me from the ‘collection’ slated to launch in a few weeks. Almost. I read somewhere that Rodarte
…keep reading Rodarte for Target A Nightmare Before Christmas 
Before discussing the individual offerings of Jimmy Choo for H&M, I’m going to attempt to rationalize the pricing scheme behind the line. The designer from whence said line comes is Tamara Mellon, the brand’s founder and president. Her Wikipedia page bears the cautionary warning: This article or section reads like a news
…keep reading Jimmy Choo Gives H&M Shoppers Chance to Experience Monetary Guilt 
Fast fashion merch is made quickly and cheaply, and pitched to we-the-consumers as a means to a material fix that won’t break our respective banks. This is, of course, horseshit. If fast fashion were about consumer convenience and accessibility, H&M’s How-To Guide for shopping the store tomorrow – Jimmy
…keep reading Jimmy Choo for H&M Overestimates Its Worth 
Now lookee here, I’m all about beauteous designer shoes – they’re pretty, I like to look at them. I appreciate the craftsmanship that undoubtedly substantiates their $1000 price tags. I’m just not about to pay for it, and neither are you, and that’s precisely why Jimmy Choo for H&M and Pierre Hardy
…keep reading Stupid Things in Style: Fast Fashion Footwear 
Tell editorial fashion peeps you’re in the market for faux, and you’ll likely be directed to Joie’s $318 Glimmer Faux Fur Vest, Juicy Couture’s $328 Faux Fur Cropped Easy Coat or What Comes Around Goes Around’s $495 St. Morritz Faux Fur Jacket. Lucky for you, I’m not that big of an asshole. (Oh, …keep reading Dressing Room Shots: H&M Faux Fur 
Cher: Been shopping with Dr. Suess? Cher’s concern for animals trumped her desire for authentic fluff – she did “fully intend to brake for animals” post-passing her driving test, after all. So, on this …keep reading Fraggle Rock for H&M 
Okay, so ASui for Tar-jay has a few downs; it’s also got a whole lotta ups. I’m referring specifically to the Dresses category, which boasts an abundance of awesomeness unparalleled in any designer collabs collection to date. Of the four dresses I tried on, I genuinely liked three, was borderline-obsessed with two, and …keep reading Dressing Room Shots: Anna Sui for Target 
The moment McQueen for Tar-jay hit the racks was the moment I stopped giving a shit about designer collabs. I’m not overly familiar with McQueen RTW, but I assume it’s a bit more attractive than his cost-friendly effort (and I use that term loosely). Is copying your own designs really that difficult? Oy. …keep reading Anna Sui for Target Forgets Grammar Check 
So. Trovata took Forever 21 to court a few months ago for ripping off its overpriced designs. I’m sure we’re all eagerly awaiting the pending verdict of this crucial case (yawn). I’m as much a fan of designer copies as I am of getting the real thing for less; regardless of …keep reading An Authentic AND Cheap Trovata Dress 
GAP Design Editions features khaki apparel from Vogue CFDA winners Alexander Wang and Vena Cava. Ill-fitting pants, too-tight dresses and diaper shorts result. …keep reading Design Editions A Khaki Disaster Target designer collaborations uses iconic fashion designers like Alexander McQueen as an excuse to overcharge for apparel and accessories of subpar quality. …keep reading The Crock That Is Designer Collaborations 
Commes des Garcons does fast fashion line for H&M. Expensive penis shorts result. …keep reading H and M Drinks the Kool-Aid |
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