After releasing a series of hints and clues on Twitter over the weekend, Target has announced Jason Wu as its next designer to create a limited-edition collection. “The exciting thing about this limited-edition collection of affordable womenswear and accessories is that it allows me to reach a wider audience and bring my designs to people who may not have been able to purchase them before,” Read more

Today's D&G fashion show at Milan Fashion Week will be the last as Dolce & Gabbana just announced that it will close its D&G line to focus on its main collection. WWD reports that the designers said the move would give "even more strength and energy to our collections." Apparently, the decision to close the younger line could potentially lead to expansion to the main Dolce & Read more

After just two collections, WWD has reported today that Emanuel Ungaro and Giles Deacon have “mutually decided” to end their collaboration. The brand has gone through numerous creative directors since the founder retired in 2004; Giles Deacon was the sixth designer to design for the brand. The Spring '12 collection, set to show during Paris Fashion Week, was apparently not designed by Deacon Read more

If you're not familiar with J.W. Hulme, let us give you a quick history lesson. The brand has been around since 1905, making tents for the war and then later designing bags for sporting hunters. Fast-forward to present time and J.W. Hulme is still going strong, but now designing quality bags and accessories for the 9 to 5 warrior. We love its sturdy, timeless bags, so you can imagine our Read more

H&M, who doesn't have plans on launching ecommerce in the US until 2012, is giving its die-hard fans a special treat today with an exclusive online shopping experience. The Swedish retailer has teamed up with Elle.com to sell four Fall looks — about 20 pieces total — from its collection starting precisely at noon today. In addition to being able to shop from the luxuries off your comfy Read more

This year's success of the Costume Institute's Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit left us wondering how the MET was going to top the record-breaking show. WWD just reported that the Costume Institute’s Harold Koda and Andrew Bolton have chosen to showcase the work of Miuccia Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli for its next exhibit in Spring 2012. More details to come, but, for now, see who else Read more

Esprit has been off our radar for a while now, but it looks like the brand, which was once our go-to for cute basics, has received a much-needed makeover. To kick off its new streamlined strategy, the brand enlisted top models Gisele Bundchen and Erin Wasson for its Fall campaign. "Our target consumer is now a woman who is forever 30," said John Gunn, continental president of Esprit North Read more

The popularity of minimal bags is on the rise as WWD reported today that retailers — like Saks Fifth Avenue, Lane Crawford, Isetan, and Neiman Marcus — have listed Celine bags as a top performer in their stores. The French brand's chic, simplistic handbags have been spotted on a bevy of stylish beauties, ranging from celebs like Leighton Meester, Mary-Kate Olsen, Nicky Hilton, and Nicole Read more

The Karl Lagerfeld for Macy's collection is one of the most anticipated collaborations of the season and the latest batch of photos from the line reveal some promising pieces for Fall. The 45-piece collection, dropping in stores and online on Aug. 31, stays true to Lagerfeld's classic aesthetic showing a good helping of black and white pieces, via tweed coats, high-collar cotton dresses, and faux Read more

Paris fashion house Balmain just released images of its new, more affordable Pierre Balmain line, set to launch for Spring 2012. The new collection, described as more casual and downtown, is easier on the pocketbook compared to its main line, with prices ranging from around $172 to $1,291 for dresses, knitwear, leather, tees, and denim. Still not cheap by any means, but much less than the crazy Read more