As spring starts to come into full bloom, we can’t help but think about the exciting, affordable fashion right around the corner! That includes Target’s first-ever hat collaboration, Eugenia Kim for Target, and the Cynthia Vincent for Target shoe collection, which hits stores and online April 15th. Below are a few images from each collection, and I don’t know about you, but I definitely have my eye on a few things!

Target keeps schewing more and more upscale with each designer collaboration line they excecute — Jean Paul Gaultier for Target being case in point. Paying tribute to the American woman, the line is ripe with trenches, cheeky t-shirts, printed dresses, and tattoo’ed leggings.  The price range is $17.99 – $199.99, and we imagine his signatures, such as nautical and tat designs to sell out quickly. Says Gaultier ‘ My collection with Target pays homage to the wide range of personalities that make up the diverse styles of American women. Fromingenue to rock ‘n’ roll, this collection celebrates women of all ages and a host of distinctive, iconic American styles.”

Here are some of our must-haves from the line!

Eugenia Kim Signature Collection - Not the Target Collection

Wondering what Target has up its sleeve for 2010? Here you go!

Cynthia Vincent is creating a limited-edition footwear collection for the mega-retailer. The Cynthia Vincent for Target collection will be available at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com April 18 through July 1, 2010. Select styles available exclusively on Target.com.

A limited edition hat collection is on its way from Eugenia Kim! The Eugenia Kim for Target collection will be available at select Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from April 18 through June 20, 2010.

Images will be available in March – stay tuned!

[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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As expected, the fashion world trudges on!

*J.Crew opens a new mens concept store next to Topshop in Soho at 484 Broadway.

*Speaking of Topshop, the Barbara Hulanicki collection is chugging along just fine.

*Anna Sui designs for Target! The Gossip Girl inspired line is destined to be fabulous. Bad news: you’ve got to wait until September 13th to buy it!

*Almay’s PureBlends Volumizing Mascara will hit shelves in July, is made of 97.5% natural ingredients, and will cost just $6.99

*Forever 21 launches a juniors plus-size line called Faith 21

*Marc Jacobs comes up with a follow-up juice to his incredibly popular Daisy fragrance, dubbed “Lola“. We have a feeling this one’s going to be equally, if not more incredible.

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