Alexander McQueen for Target

They're all doing it!

As a follow up to the last memo, we've received word today that Alexander McQueen (left) will be designing a line for Target just as Isaac Mizrahi is taking his final bow for the conglomerate. How exciting!!! ....umm...I mean for Alex, not for Isaac...

"The launch collaboration will be with Alexander McQueen, who will create a version of his McQ collection, called McQ Alexander McQueen for Target," said Sharon Edelson of WWD yesterday. "McQueen chose as his muse Leila Moss, the lead singer of The Duke Spirit, a British band known for mixing noise rock and grunge in the late Eighties and early Nineties. Moss’ style gave the line its rock ’n’ roll-punk vibe and hip-Brit accents."

Thus far, Target has introduced collaborative lines for the store from designers Proenza Schouler, Erin Fetherston, Luella Bartley, Richard Chai, Joy Gryson, Botkier, Behnaz Sarafpour and Rogan with over a $117 million dollar in revenue annually. And keep in mind that those numbers are only the numbers from these special designer projects (termed Go International), and have nothing to do with the rest of the stores revenue.

That's a lot of cha-ching for Target.

Will Leila Moss's (below) growing icon bring more?

It has been released that the line will include knitwear, dresses, accessories and denim, as well as outwear for woman. The men's line will have denim, outwear, and knits also. Unfortunately, we don't have prices or pics for you yet.

So sorry...stay tuned. But until then, definitely check out the McQ line at shopbop.com. I'm loving this dress:

McQ-Alexander McQueen
Bird Intarsia Kimono Dress $595

Comme des Garcons for H&M

It's Comme des Garcons turn to join the ranks of smart and influential designers everywhere who are now working with giants like H&M and Target to bring their otherwise unreachable, but oh-so-desirable pieces, to everyday budget-smart girls like me.

Now, after seeing the CdG line for H&M, I just want to put it to you this way: I actually felt slightly overwhelmed (and maybe even nauseated) by the idea that a) it was not available yet and b) even if it was there was no H&M near me or online shopping available. The pleats, the polka dots, the structure, the colors, it was everything that CdG is naturally, and yet more considering the price points. I just didn't know what to do with myself.

Hyde Parker HEARTS Comme des Garcons

Katie Holmes is wearing it already, and others are dying for it. Rei Kawakubo, the house's collaborator says that the collection will first debut in Tokyo on the store's November 8th opening and hit worldwide around November 13th. The collection includes a full womens apparel line in signature wools and gabardine textures. For men, there are classics like, "double-breasted belted trench coat[s], a boiled wool pea coat and pants" says Kawakubo.

Katie Holmes in CDG for H&M

High on my list are the wallets, fragrances, hats and scarving accessories too, that are sure to be amazing as well.

What do you think? Have you seen any of it yet? Are you as excited about it as I am?