The season's hottest designer collaborations
We're counting the minutes until these sartorial mash-ups are released.
Fri Feb 18 2011
UK Style by French Connection for Sears
The British fashion house has launched a capsule collection with every item retailing for less than $100. Standout pieces for women include a sequined, cheetah-print A-line dress ($99.90) and a short, striped knit skirt ($12.90). Guys will dig the inexpensive but well-made versions of wardrobe staples like button-down Oxford shirts ($24.90), pocketed henleys ($14.90) and dark-wash straight-leg jeans ($24.90). Sears, 2307 Beverley Rd between E 23rd St and Beverly Rd, Flatbush, Brooklyn (718-826-5800) * 404 E Fordham Road at Webster Ave, Bronx (718-817-7300) * sears.com. Available online Fri 25, in stores Tue 1.
Target GO International Designer Collective
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the GO International series, Target is bringing back 34 dresses from 17 lauded designers. Among the rereleased designs are the Rodarte for Target peach slip dress with bow detail ($44.99), the Alice Temperley for Target voile, ruffle-front shirtdress ($34.99) and the Erin Fetherston for Target spaghetti-strapped, bunny-printed chiffon frock ($39.99). Target, locations throughout the city; visit target.com. Available Mar 13--Apr 10.
Lacoste + Malandrino
The label whose little green crocodile has defined sporty prep since the '30s partners with designer Catherine Malandrino to offer a sophisticated twist on standard activewear. A striking polo features an asymmetrical, shoulder-baring collar ($175), while a tie-dyed shirt is enhanced by bat-wing sleeves ($155). Catherine Malandrino, 652 Hudson St between Gansevoort and W 13th Sts (212-929-8710), 468 Broome St at Greene St (212-925-6765). Lacoste, locations throughout city, visit lacoste.com for more info. Available Apr 1.
Swedish Hasbeens for H&M
This limited-edition collaboration allows even the most frugal fashion mavens to get their feet into a pair of the Swedish brand's signature clogs—the gold standard for wooden-soled styles. Designers Dilla Wingrd Neuman and Emy Blixt have created three exclusive looks based on the company's '70s boho aesthetic: a strappy gladiator ($69.95), a standard summer sandal ($59.95) and a lace-up peep-toe wedge made of snakeskin-embossed leather ($59.95). H&M, locations throughout the city; visit hm.com. Available Apr 20.
Calypso St. Barth for Target
Luxury lifestyle brand Calypso St. Barth, best known for its ultra-pricey resortwear, brings its island flair to the masses with economical garments for ladies and kids, plus home goods and accessories. Beachy looks and flowy fabrics abound, but some of our favorite pieces are of the nonapparel variety, including a coral and white weekender cosmetic bag with a bamboo handle ($29.99). Target, locations throughout the city; visit target.com. Available May 1--Jun 11.














