Designer Duds, For Less
I remember in my early teen days flipping through Elle, coveting every designer piece way, way over my budget. I would gaze at the pictures, imagine myself sashaying down the street in the $2,000 dress and the unlisted-price heels featured on the glossy page. Then I’d sigh, close the magazine, and go back to my AE jeans and hoodie.
Imagine my surprise, then, when I happened upon Target’s Go International line a few years ago. Since then, I’ve gotten a Tara Jarmon handbag and Proenza Schouler top, among other items. The line of clothing and accessories is designed by a different, well-known designer each month and is cheap compared to legit couture. Prices range from $10 to around $100. Rodarte will be designing the line from late December through the first days of February, and get this, Jean Paul Gaultier will lend his design genius to the line in early March.
Rodarte line for Neiman Marcus. Courtesy of www.fashionlines.com
Target isn’t the only store offering lines by designers or celebrities. Lauren Conrad (formerly of the Hills) has been designing pieces for Kohls (prices range from $35-$60 on average), and Wal-Mart features a line by Miley Cyrus and Max Azria with pieces under $20.
Lauren Conrad line for Kohl's. Courtesy of marlomc.wordpress.com
You can also pick up some relatively inexpensive ($30-$40) designer-inspired shoes at Payless, which has a line featuring Lela Rosa.
Lela Rosa heels. Courtesy of www.life.com
So, all my fashionistas, whether you’re a scrimping-and-saving college student like myself or the recession has hit you hard, you can still get that designer look but on the cheap. More and more stores are carrying designers lines; all you have to do is head to your nearest Target (or Wal-Mart or Kohl’s or . . .)
LKJ
