Celebrity Designers

We sure didn't see this one coming: Target inked a deal with William Rast to design a collection for its next designer collaboration series. The collection, founded by Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala, will include both women's and men's clothing. "The collection for Target was inspired by the essence of the William Rast brand — the iconography of biker culture and American denim heritage," said Colin Dyne, from William Rast. Price points are still under wraps, but it's sure to be way more affordable than the brand's namesake $95 to $595 collection. The line hits stores and online on Dec. 19.

It's been a while since we heard anything about Nicky Hilton's clothing line, Chick by Nicky Hilton, but now the socialite is coming out with costume jewelry for Fall. "I’m a crazy jewelry collector. I've always known since I was a teenager that I wanted to do a line. Whenever I bought something, whether at a flea market in Paris or a bazaar in India, I've been collecting pieces," she said. Nicky has paired up with Titan Brands to bring baubles — wholesaling from $35 to $480 — with themes like Art Deco (inspired by her mother and grandmother's David Webb pieces) and Spike and Snakes. The collection will first hit Endless.com exclusively, then Nicky will take her goods to department and specialty stores. Are you interested?

It should come as no surprise — she did tell us a long time ago it was in the works — that Rachel Zoe has inked a deal to roll out her lifestyle brand, The Rachel Zoe Collection. Rachel will pump out contemporary accessories, shoes, and apparel for Fall 2011, with the possibility of home down the line. Goods will be sold in better department stores, specialty stores, and ecommerce. Zoe revealed, "Subconsciously or consciously, my whole final goal — I don't want to say final because that sounds very like it's the end — but I would say my ultimate dream scenario was to be on the design side."

For more juicy details about The Rachel Zoe Collection and to see a preview of The Rachel Zoe Project season three, read more

You may recall, I have a longtime girl crush on Ivanka Trump — remember my salute to her style last year? Well, the real estate executive is rising as the dark horse of luxury goods. Not only is her high-end jewelry collection floating along, but she also recently announced she will soon design shoes and handbags. "Ivanka Trump is quickly becoming one of the world's most recognized young businesswomen and entrepreneurs," said Mondani President Steven Hedaya. And Ivanka's on it. She's sharing her latest and greatest via her blog on her jewelry website, is a Twitter-aholic (with 700,000 plus followers), has a Facebook presence, and contributes to philanthropic institutions like GirlUp. Expand away pretty lady.

Are we really surprised Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen took Elizabeth and James to Sunnyville? While they've already produced The Row sunglasses, this unisex line will debut to high-end global retailers with an exclusive Resort '10 collection retailing at $185. Two styles are up first: the Hudson, a modern aviator, and the Fairfax, a cool cat eye. These are high-tech, made of high-quality acetate sheet material and CR39 lenses."Elizabeth and James's eyewear details are distinct but discreet and exude the unique aesthetic of the Elizabeth and James brand," Mary-Kate Olsen claimed. Elizabeth and James's Spring '11 sunglass collection will bring more unique styles to the masses and will roll out to Elizabeth and James retailers and fine optical boutiques, with prices ranging from $155 to $265.

To see more of the Hudson and Fairfax styles, read more