Goodbye, Isaac. And hello, hello to Alexander McQueen.  Sort of. Target announced that they will do a series of collections with designers, separate from the young designers featured with the “Go International” line. The new “Designer Collaborations” will debut with McQueen’s diffusion of his McQ diffusion line. Confused? It will be called McQ Alexander McQueen for Target.

According to Women’s Wear Daily:

McQ Alexander McQueen for Target will feature lightweight sweaters, skinny jeans, bubble dresses, slim skirts and cuffed shorts. Signature pieces include a coated cotton poplin black trench, a rock ’n’ roll gray denim cropped studded jacket, a men’s wear-inspired tuxedo blazer and a color-blocked one-shoulder dress with bubble hem. The collection also will include swimwear and cotton voile print scarves. Price points were not yet available.

I’m guessing this will be the biggest fashion line at Target and will be competitive with the high-profile H&M collaborations such as Stella McCartney and Karl Lagerfeld. Plus, unlike those H&M lines, we’ll probably get them here first.

Shout-outs to anyone who spots McQueen (that’s him below!) visiting Minneapolis…lurking around Target headquarters, perhaps?

Wow. Two of my favorite designers in the whole wide world will have limited edition collections at Target at the same time–October 12 through December 26. What are the odds?

Anya Hindmarch is an award-winning British handbag designer known for her sleek, simple and chic silhouettes. The Target collaboration is not her first venture into less expensive territory–last year, Hindmarch was one of the first designers to create a green reusable tote last year. The “I’m not a plastic bag” bag sold out (causing a stampede!) almost instantly. The pictured tote is $995 from shopbop.com.

Sigerson Morrison is a New York based label. They’re feminine but edgy designs are classics. Most of my shoes are Sigerson Morrison or the less expensive Belle by Sigerson Morrison line. They make chic flats and heels that aren’t sky high. These patent pumps are on sale for $220.50.

I know we’ve been talking about this for a loooong time already. Now the line is finally in stores. Full confession: The organic cotton is really nice. Pictured here: Tank ($22.99) and denim pencil skirt ($34.99). Hopefully Target will continue integrate more eco-friendly fabrics into their clothes. Too bad it’s a one-time deal. If H&M can do it…

Also, Target finally named the next Go International designer: Jonathan Saunders. I went to the British designer’s stateside debut fashion show in February when he was rumored to be the next brand name. It was on Superbowl Sunday and then no announcement followed… However, here he is! Will Target have splurge for all of the pleated details? Too soon to tell. The collection will “land” in October. Richard Chai’s collection is slated for August. That is after the next Go private label collection hits on June 29. Mark your calendars! Or not…I’ll remind you.

Edun’s designer Rogan Gregory’ Go International collection will be in Target stores on May 18. Before we see the summer selection, it will debut at Barney’s! The high-end department store Barney’s in New York (May 9th through 11th) and Los Angeles (May 16th through 18th).

Everybody is excited about the fact that it is eco-friendly fabrics at Target prices such as this tank ($16.99) and zebra-print miniskirt ($34.99). Everybody, including Simon Doonan who has a http://www.barneys.com/b/browse/category.s?categoryId=485824&CMP=EMC-WS1600780658on the Barney’s website. Here are few excerpts:

SD: How did you get into bed with Target?

RG: I don’t just get into bed with anyone you know. There was a courtship. Target said they would make the collection of organic and sustainable fibers and I could design whatever I wanted so I couldn’t resist.

SD: Is the clothing REALLY organic?

RG: You bet your ass! All of the cotton used in the collection are 100  percent organic.

SD: Tell me about Target HQ. I imagine something out of a Bond movie.

RG: I’ve never been, but I’m sure they have enough resources to launch a space shuttle.

In conclusion, Rogan, if you do come to headquarters, call me!

Plastic bags are so 20th century. You’ve probably heard that Americans throw away some one billion plastic polyethylene bags each year. It’s an addiction that has to stop.

Designers are getting into the spirit–Anya Hindmarch’s “I’m not a plastic bag” tote was one of the most sought after fashion it-items of last year.

Also getting into the act? Target. In the April issue of Vanity Fair (for subscriptions at least), I was thrilled to find this sassy red reusable bag. Nice, right?

In addition to the reusable Lunds and Byerly’s bags ($1.50 each), my other favorite reusable bag of the moment is “My Bag Cares.” It is made from 55 percent linen and 45 percent untreated cotton. For every $20 bag that you purchase, one tree is planted in the U.S. These bags are seriously sturdy.

I’m on the lookout for more reusable shopping bags–let me know if you find any that are practical and chic.

Another day, another new line at Target. This Sunday (online now), a limited edition collection of handbags from accessories designer Joy Gryson debuts in select stores.
Her resume includes Coach, Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs.
Many of the Gryson for Target collection features the designer’s signature touches: distressed hardware, braided handles, and weaving. There are several (faux) patent bags, but I’m into this navy drawstring tote ($49.99). Just enough nautical, just in time for spring.