As you might know, last Sunday was the release of a new Target in New Jersey and also also in my area. I visited the new Target yesterday and am very please to know that its also a green Target but without the park at one of the ends. The Target in Atascocita is has the recycled plastic shopping carts which I was just so excited to drive around and that was absolutely wonderful. I wasn't able to stop too long but only to buy cards and stop by the restroom. I wasn't able to take pictures as it was an unexpected trip to Target straight from TestMasters but I will next time. So, that was just an intro, but in honor of the new Target thats in the area and the start of the Richard Chai for Target collection, I decided to write a long post of all the current and future Target designers.
    As you may know, Target has International GO Designers. These up-coming designers collaborate with Target for a short limited-edition collection for like a month and a half or whatever. This is one the wonderful reasons I LOVE Target. Its designer clothing but cheaper. And Target prices are exactly like that of a regular store if they were to have one. All Target designers are fabulous. Now, they have different sections of GO Designers. Jewelry, Footwear, Handbags, and Clothings. Its awesome. And then, there's the in-house designers. In-house designers are limited edition. They are velcro to Target. Isaac Mizrahi also designs clothes for Target. And Sonia Kushuk. They are just as fabulous but not limited and they are just as great. The latest group to join the in-house designers is Converse One Star. And to prove to you their wonderfulness, they have created the 'Target GO International Private Label Collection.' Its an collection of clothing designed by the in-house designers to showcase during the breaks between each different guest GO Designer. The most recent one, I was very pleased with. It took off yesterday sadly, which I did not knew at the time. But then, Richard Chai's collection came in today which makes everyone happy. The third private label as already been previewed by me and its mainly with houndstooth-type of clothing. Its coming in September right after Chai's departure. Right now, I'm going to start with showing you the fabulous current fashion in Target right now, including the ones on clearance!

My favorite looks from Richard Chai's Collection (thanks to nitro:licious.com):

Sweetheart Dress in Black $39.99 and Cotton Canvas Trench Coat in Plaid Print $44.99

Long Cardigan in Black $39.99, Sleeveless Ruffle-Neck Striped Top in
White/Orange $22.99 and Sleeveless Ruffle Dress in Black $34.99

    And may I present to you the Target Go Internation Private Label Collection #2 that just left featuring floral clothing (They are clearance now and my prices are updated...almost!):

Camisole in Floral Print $16.09, Double-Layer Stripe-Back Tank in Blue $16.89,
Linen Shorts in Tan $13.49 and Stripe Dress in Orange/Cream $14.99
(Looks like something classic from Ralph Lauren)

Button-Front Ruffle Dress in Navy $14.99 and Cowlneck Tank in Orange $17.49,
Stripe-Back Tank in Blue $?, Slash-Pocket Shorts in Floral Print $12.49

    Moving on to handbags, currently we have Botkier for Target. Her new collection has proven to be very metallic-y and some leather but not to my taste. But, I do have to say that it was better than Gryson, the handbag GO designer before her.

    For accessories/jewelry, Subversive for Target was a fabulous jewelry collection that I absolutely loved. It was from March 23 - July 20th but is now on clearance. The most popular ones are already out of stock but they still have some great ones such as these:


3-Strand Multi-Tone Necklace $14.99 and Blossom Cluster Pendant Necklace $14.99


Double Strand Cactus and Pearl $14.99 and Killer Bee and Roses Pendant $19.99


Multi-Chain Charm Necklace $19.99 and Multi-Strand Watch Fob Pendant Necklace $29.99
    And there's more because at Target...

Closing this lovely entry on the current Target stuff, let my tell you a bit more fun facts about the Target Guest Designer, Richard Chai.
    1. Richard Chai worked under Donna Karen, Marc Jacobs, and Geoffrey Been, and got rave review (My instinct told me that be worked under Marc Jacobs because of that orange tank above, really Marc Jacobs style. I'm brilliant!). 2. Richard Chai and Phillip Lim are great best buds and are front road at each others runways (Source: September edition of Teen Vogue). 3. Richard Chai started his own collection in 2004 and has won lots of awards. He has just recently been accepted in the CFDA!

And some of the other lovely in-house designers for Target are:
    Sami Hayek - office supplies, bedding
    Isaac Mizrahi and Mossimo - clothing
    Victoria Hagan - classic and modern interior design
    Sonia Kashuk - beauty and makeup
    Thomas O' Brien - vintage modern interior
    Sean Conway - outdoor decor and furniture
    Liz Lange - maternity clothing
    Rachael Ashwell - shabby chic home decor
    Michael Graves - kitchen appliances, laundry+cleaning, games
    Isabelle de Borchgrave - floral party sets