[Images via Style.com, not the Target Collection]

I’m a big fan of Target’s collaboration collections, so I was very pleasantly surprised to hear that a rumor concerning the partnering one of my favorite designers and the mass merchant has been confirmed.

And the designer is – get this – Jean Paul Gaultier! Fashionistas over the country rejoice as they will be able to get a piece of the legendary French designer for prices that are too good to be true (especially in this economy)!

Gaultier becomes the third to create a line for Target’s Designer Collaborations program, which features “well-established designers who draw inspiration from a collaborative partner, muse or creative element.” Gaultier’s line will be based off of the American woman, including elements of pop culture style, both past and present.

Mark your calendars now! The collection hits 250 stores nationwide and Target.com on March 7, 2010 and will be available for purchase through April 11, 2010. Additional information (including images!) will be available in February 2010 – we’ll be sure to keep you posted!

-Sarah Nason

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