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After the disaster that was Missoni for Target, one would assume that Target’s online team would have worked out all the kinks for the Jason Wu launch. Unfortunately for many who hoped to get their hands on a Jason Wu for Target piece, the experience was as frustrating as ever.

The first sign that perhaps things would not go well was the Target Style team’s response to the many inquiries about when exactly the collection would launch online:

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Are you so eager for a piece of Jason Wu’s Target collection that you’d buy it on eBay marked up over 250% before it even hit stores? If so, some sneaky fashion editors are ready to take advantage of you. It seems that some attendees of last week’s launch party and pre-shop event have already put their purchases up for sale on the online auction site.

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February 5, the date that Jason Wu for Target hits stores, is fast approaching and so campaign efforts have increased. Check out this massive billboard going up in NYC’s TriBeCa. Using just a cat–the mischievous Milu, known as Wu’s muse for the collection–to sell the line? We obviously love it.

Check out the full Jason Wu for target collection here. What are you planning on buying?

See the billboard in stages.

Photos: Christopher Peterson


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To whet our appetites even more for Jason Wu’s adorable Target collection, the designer went on the Today show this morning to promote it and we actually got to see the clothes moving on real people. Read more »

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As if we weren’t already obsessed with Target for giving us affordable duds from the likes of Jason Wu and Missoni, their new venture has officially pushed us over the edge: The “Shops at Target,” which the retailer announced today, will be an ongoing program that tries to recreate the ambiance and products of small boutiques within their own mega-stores and online. New shops will be introduced every two to four months. And, of course, it’ll all be affordably priced, reports NBC.

The first batch of stores partnering with Target includes The Candy Store, Cos Bar cosmetics shop, Polka Dog Bakery for dog accessories, Privet House home and The Webster; they’ll debut May 6 of this year.

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Terry Richardson for Equinox Backlash: Another Terry Richardson scandal? No way. This week, Uncle Terry’s new campaign for Equinox proved to be too controversial for some of the gym’s members – but not in the way you might expect.

David Beckham Strips Down for H&M: This week gave us our first glimpse of Becks in his own name brand truly tighty-whiteys, looking absolutely drool worthy–if a tad bit stern.

2011′s Most Buzz-Worthy Models: 2011 was undoubtedly a model year. From Moss to Kloss, take a look at our roundup of the women (and one very young girl) who gave us a whole lotta look in the past twelve months.

A First Look at Jason Wu for Target: Ready for another designer collaboration? Take a look at the first images of Jason Wu for Target. The super adorable and affordable girly collection won’t be out for another month, but it’s not too early to start your wish list…

Naked Guy Photo Bombs Ad for Kids’ Clothing: Beach day, blue sky, laughing children, a naked man…What’s wrong with this picture? That’s a question that probably should’ve been asked before this ad for children’s clothing was released and subsequently published all over the Internet. Oops!

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Marni and H&M’s Charity Tee Will Benefit Japan: We’ll have to wait another two months to shop the hotly anticipated H&M/Marni collaboration, but here’s a peek at a charity tee that’ll be included in the collection. Twenty-five percent of the hand-drawn t-shirt’s proceeds will benefit the Red Cross in Japan, which is still struggling to cope with the aftermath of last year’s massively destructive tsunami. The only thing better than giving to charity is giving to charity and getting a cute new tee in the process! {Telegraph}

The Queen to Display Diamonds, Make Us Feel Really Poor: Turns out there’s more than one Liz with diamonds to spare: To celebrate her 60th year on the British throne (and possibly to brag a little), Queen Elizabeth II will put a large collection of diamond jewelry and other precious monarchy jewels on display at Buckingham Palace. “Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration,” will open to the public in August. {WWD}

Brad Goreski Says Rachel Zoe Doesn’t Send Thank You Cards: Our beloved Brad may have his own show now, but he still doesn’t seem to have the Rachel Zoe stamp of approval. Recently he told Wendy Williams that he never received a thank you card for the Hermes baby gift he sent the sent his former employer. Poor B… I’m sure RZ just has been waiting for some stationary from that rumored home collection. {Styleite}

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And yet another image of the soon-to-be-on-eBay-for-twice-as-much Jason Wu for Target collection has just been released, via Lucky Mag, and man, it just keeps looking better and better. Read more »

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As you’re probably aware, a fairly absurd amount of media attention has been focused on Versace’s H&M collaboration over the past few weeks, which is set to hit stores this Saturday. As it turns out, media attention, rather than profits, is often the chief benefit for H&M and other mass retailers who choose to collaborate with designers. In today’s Times, Eric Wilson takes an in-depth look at what exactly designers and retailers get out of these collaborations–from Alexander McQueen’s Target collab to Christian Siriano’s line for Payless.

In theory, and as this article tries to show, designer collaborations are mutually beneficial for the designer and the retailer. The designer gets a hefty amount of money to put towards his or her own collection, as well as increased publicity and awareness among consumers; the retailer gets publicity, profits and raises its cool factor by attaching itself to names like Rodarte and Proenza Schouler.

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Are you one of the many who missed out Missoni for Target? If so, don’t fret: It probably won’t be long before you’ll have another chance to snag some affordable Missoni. In news that should surprise no one, the Missonis say they plan to follow the wildly successful Target collaboration with another lower-priced line. And they may go the route that many high-end designers have been going of late: Macy’s.

The Los Angeles Times‘s Booth Moore interviewed three generations of Missoni (Angela, Rosita and Margherita) to chat about the phenomenon that was their internet-crashing collaboration with Target as well as tentative plans to do another low-priced collaboration.

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Gwen Stefani’s children’s line for Target won’t hit stores until November 13, but we just got our hands on the full look book so you can peruse what may be the most unique collection of clothing ever designed for those under the age of four.

Your kids may not understand what Harajuku means, but unless they possess the rare sophistication of Suri Cruise, they will probably love these clothes because they look like what an overstimulated child would pick out if left to his or her own devices. The line, which caters to infants, toddlers and tweens, is halloween costume-meets-ballerina-meets-schoolgirl. While your baby might get some weird looks for wearing a pink/floral/striped tutu with legwarmers or sweatpants with giant bunny ears on the butt, the clothes are, for the most part, practical and appropriate. You won’t find any kiddy lingerie here.

So, click through for all the clothes and accessories that Nicki Minaj is totally wishing came in her size.

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Could this be Naomi Campbell’s way of atoning for all those alleged temper tantrums? The supermodel and her boyfriend Vladislav Doronin will be recognized for their extensive charity work at Denise Rich’s Angel Ball in NYC on October 17. The gala, which will benefit Rich’s Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, will include a performance by Patti LaBelle. {NY Post}

Christian Cota makes affordable boots for Aldo that you can shop today! You can never have too many pairs of boots. Christian Cota’s new line of flat boots for Aldo are fierce, affordable (under $250!) and available now. {Catwalk Queen}

Dita Von Teese releases a sexy capsule collection: The retro-glam burlesque artist has released Dita Von Teese Muse, a collection of four dresses and one trench coat, featuring–surprise!–corsetry details and body-skimming silhouettes. {Racked}

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