Overall, I am pretty disappointed in these collaborations because they are basically targeting people that are label seekers. Its all about the label since the quality/fit is generally lacking. And I have noticed that despite every piece selling out in seconds, I never see people actually wearing them! I will admit I was excited about the Missoni collaboration but again, the pieces were ill fitting and quality was terrible. So I STILL don't have a Missoni in my wardrobe!

There was only one Target collaboration that I wish I'd purchased more from - more as collector's items than as wearable fashion. However, I have just not been that thrilled about most of the collaborations. I purchased some of the MIssoni housewares (the glass pieces) for my new kitchen, but the clothing wasn't anything special.

And it is interesting that EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Target has a popular collaboration people complain about the resellers. Obviously Target either cannot or will not do anything about it. Of course, if you live in the Midwest like I do (where most people have never heard of the designers in question), there are never lines and they are never sold out. While I haven't made a trip to Target for this one, if this one is sold out it is likely only because the Today show said it was, so people around here went to take a look. 

But like many people have already mentioned, most collaborations use cheap materials and the sizing tends to be odd. It sells because of the name (which, if we are honest, is often not terribly different from the full priced lines - different budgets, different "limited edition" playgrounds). Still and all, even not taking any collaborations into consideration, Target generally has better clothing than, say, K-Mart or Walmart or other discounters IMO.

I'm not a big Lily fan, nor a fan of the Target collaborations in general, but came across this article today in response to the Washington Post article and thought it might be of interest to some:
http://www.townandcountrymag.c.....tzer-2015/

I think that was a nice response from T&C. In many ways, I miss when fashion was a nice dress and not so loaded. And that's how I think of Lilly Pulitzer - nice dresses.

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015.....?referrer=

I just finished reading the article and to be truthful I am not Targets target customer. I am short and fat and curvy. They have not come far in the plus size section unless you count the maternity wear. Now as far as the article it seems to ring true and it is sad. It is like the fast fashion for the masses and the the blood in the water syndrome all tied up together. Outrages the behavior of people akin to black Friday shopping which I will not attend.

I went to Target for the Missoni collaboration several years ago. I never did it again & I don't think that anything will ever entice me to even try, going forward. I'm willing to shop at Target for workout wear, but nothing else. Even that is a bit iffy. I just think their clothing is too cheaply made & just looks like junk, especially when I put it on my imperfect body.

I was raised with the maxim "You get what you pay for," and I guess it sank in. My mother also has said regularly that the purchases she regretted most were when she "cheaped out." So I guess I know where I get it.