JASON WU FOR TARGET: MISCHIEF IS IN THE DETAILS

Designer partnerships have reached phenomenal heights within the past couple of years, based on the power of collaborations with major department stores. With the round up of the Versace for H&M launch in November, consumers have had the opportunity to prepare themselves for the latest Jason Wu for Target collaboration; in addition to the upcoming Marni for H&M collection launching next week. Taking a step back into last week, Canadians were able to score some of the Jason Wu for Target line for a one day pop up shop, based on the anticipation for the launch of Target in Canada.

The much anticpated Marni for H&M campaign

Let's face it, Americans are and always have played a huge role in Canadian economy. Especially when it comes to retail. Although some may not exactly be proud that Target is coming to Canada, there isn't much that can be done to prevent it.

BUT, back to the pop-up shop! Rumours and potential launches flourish around the cyber community on a regular basis; leaving people like myself eager to know and see what these designers are able to whip up at affordable prices. We all know the power and creativity that reside in our favourite designers, but when challenged to create a collection that may not exactly give much freedom for expression; you start to wonder what the final results may be.

After looking at the Lookbook for Jason Wu for Target the pieces confirmed my love for the designer. Not only was the collection effortlessly put together, but it really granted consumers with the opportunity to score for amazing pieces for great prices.

-Ariana Chung♥

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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/02/22/target-store-opening.html

http://www.hm.com/ca/marni#images/ladies_mens/1/1072_Mickey_Camp_3

U.S. Retailers Heading North

by Joseph Fabian

Many Canadians every day go across the U.S. border empty-handed and comes back with tons of suitcases full of clothes. It’s about time that U.S. retailers expand to Canada so that people won’t be sneaking in clothing, purses or accessories through the customs.

As we all know this expansion already started with stores like Juicy Couture, Bath and Body Works and Victoria Secrets. Five additional stores are on their way. These are

1) Target – A one stop shop discount retail store that carries hard and soft goods as well as groceries, mostly non-perishable. As a popular on-the-run retail store, it also carries clothing, shoes, jewelry, health and beauty products, electronics and other various types of media, bedding, kitchen supplies, sporting goods, toys, pet supplies, automotive supplies, hardware supplies and seasonal merchandise. You name it, they have it.

2) Marshalls – Another discount retail store, however is more similar to Winners(?), which offers current-season, brand-name and designer goods for men, women, teens and kids at incredible prices every day.

3) J. Crew – A clothing retail store that offers upscale fashion with complete assortments of women's, men's and children's apparel and accessories, their goods include wedding wear, swimwear, loungewear, outerwear, shoes, bags, belts, hair accessories and jewelry.

4) Express – Another popular retail store well-known for its must-have sexy, sophisticated clothing and unique fashion. Express is aimed towards young fashion-forward women and men who dress for work, the weekend or casual outings.

5) Justice – A retail clothing store for girls ages 7-14. Justice features the very latest in girls clothing and preteen fashion accessories, including tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear at a value price.

Now that U.S. retailers are coming to Canada, Canadians should not have to spend money to fill up on gas in order to drive south of the border just to go shopping. With these brand-name retail stores on their way to Canada, it may finally help Canada’s economy to fully recover from the recession and open new job opportunities in the retail industry.