Alice Temperley for Target

[KhaoticKharma]

I hope this collection is out for summer... she makes such great, light, airy dresses.

 

[TheKiwi]

I can't wait! I love Temperly.

 

[softgrey]

i don't like temperly so i don't think i will like temperly for target either...

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i'm sort of over the whole 'go' thing at target...
everything i have bought has beeen crap and i never wear it...
you just can't compare it with real designer clothing...
no matter what name you put on the label...
it's still cheap clothes and they look and feel cheap...
so what do you look and feel like when you wear them?
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i'm so over it...

 

[outdoorminer]

So who has been the most successful Go designer for Target? I'm guessing Luella...

 

[lilbabe80]

I agree with the other posters who say price shouldn't matter. But I'm also the type of person who doesn't care if somebody is wearing the same shirt as me. It's all about personal style. Not all things low in price are poorly made and not all expensive things are worth it. In the end, it's all business. Also, the majority of the population either (1) can't afford designer items or (2) invests/spends their money on other things they consider more valuable. Anyway, I've said my peace. Peace out!

 

[DansLAir]

Its really kind of silly to be annoyed when expensive designer clothing becomes available to the hoi polloi. We're not living in the middle ages you know [kings vs. peasants]

Besides, Its just clothing anyway-its a material object and shouldn't matter in the great scheme of things. When you're secure in yourself you'll understand that. B)

I'm not sure of who you directed this comment to about being secure in one's self, but as for me, I'm simply tired of high-end designers making cheap, ugly crap for big superstores and expecting it to sell...solely becuase their name is on it.

IMO, it has been consistently cheap and hideous. This is my opinion and is obviously subjective. High-end selling at a superstore does not work for me. If you want to make cheap crap then leave the high-end market and make room for another designer that's equally if not more talented and truly dedicated to pursuing the high-end market.

The last collections were proof that these guys are not working hard enough or putting out enough quality work to justify spreading themselves thin by trying to simultaneously put out cheap chic. Maybe if they were more focused the last collections would not have been so boring.

 

[DansLAir]

i don't like temperly so i don't think i will like temperly for target either...

...

i'm sort of over the whole 'go' thing at target...
everything i have bought has beeen crap and i never wear it...
you just can't compare it with real designer clothing...
no matter what name you put on the label...
it's still cheap clothes and they look and feel cheap...
so what do you look and feel like when you wear them?
...


i'm so over it...

Softgrey, you're all in my brain right now, just walking around...getting all cozy.

You took the words right out of my mouth!...

 

[birdofparadise]

Perhaps the collaborations would be more successful if designers looked at the opportunity to address apects of design that have to get overlooked at higher price points where the emphasis is on luxury. It seems the more inexpensive materials don't get respected for what they are, they're simply used to downgrade existing design elements and that's where it goes wrong. A very witty and approachable take on Temperly's feminine detailing, embroidery and embellishment could be successful but its a thin line. That being said, I think there is something wrong, somewhere, when a designer can't problem solve. A designer should be able to dress people at all levels; their skill set, training, experience, critical eye should allow them such versatility. To complain against high street copying only to copy your own designs for mass market retailers is unfortunate.

 

[Madhuri]

So far I have worn everything I bought from the Go collections and will still be wearing them this year. The key is to not go for the obvious trendy piece. I stuck with the basics. So far I got:

A lovely puff-sleeved tee with matching panel tank from Tara Jarmon. I get compliments everything I wear this combo.

Black button front shirt from Behnaz. This shirt has a great fit. I wear it with my slim jeans and black ballet flats.

A paisley tie-top, a black empire-waist tank, and a long sleeve purple tee from Paul & Joe.

A blue-and-white striped rugby shirt from Luella.

A grey hooded sweatshirt from Proenza. This collections just wasn't my style.

I'm satisfied with all my purchases. I think the quality on all of them was good for the price. I already see at least 4 or 5 items I plan to buy from the upcoming Patrick Robinson line.

 

[leyla m.]

i understand wher everyone is coming from but Behnaz, Proenza, Tara Jarmon( far from being in the same league as the others however), Paul and Joe are all designers i can "see" making clothes maintstream.. but Temperley is VERRRRRY unusual and unexcpected.
I hope it doesnt end up like Matthew Williamsons line for Debenhams: EEEeeek!

 

[liberty33r1b]

can't wait to see the first pics!

 

[Dustcakeboy]

Peeeeecha, I say.

In a way, I think Temperly is just made for shacking up with Target, Temperly has a huge appeal to the grand masses and the colourful printz etc. are bound to work in a high-street collaboration.

But as has been said already, the whole concept is boring and anyway, Temperly was never that intricate or intriguing in my mind.

 

[PerfectPerfect]

okay...the point of the whole deal was go INTERNATIONAL...then they teamed up with behnaz, proenza schouler, patrick robinson, libertine all NYC based right?....Temperley is actually going international again. I've only bought some Luella things, the hype around the clothes is always more exciting than the pieces themselves.

 

[I_bend_for_denim]

I cannot understand why this trend doesn't stop I started to hate this thing, when I bought smth from Stella McCartney, can't remember exactly, then someone came and said "Oh yes, I have some Stella McCartney things too I got them from H&M/target"
What is the point of buying designer's creations, when everyone can get them/ and wear them. I can make something for myself.

After several washes her H&M Stella McCartney dress fell apart and you can still proudly wear your Stella McCartney whatever.

 

[fashionispoison]

how long is this go international trend supposed to last anyway?

 

[kimair]

So who has been the most successful Go designer for Target? I'm guessing Luella...

i think proenza has luella beat...

 

[iLoveCouture]

This should be interesting...I hope this line is decent. I have been pretty disapointed with the last Go International lines.

 

[sassybella]

Cute news - I think. Target are doing WAY too many of these collections. They should at least space it out, well should have. Because it's all getting really old now.

 

[shopdiary]

Can a mod correct the title of the thread from "Temperly" to "Temperley"? I tried searching this earlier, could not find it and thought of creating a new thread.

Anyhow here's something from FWD:

Alice Temperley Right on Target
Retailer's latest cheap-chic offering slated for October
Thursday, May 03, 2007
(NEW YORK) Alice Temperley is the latest designer to be tapped by Target for its Go International initiative, The Daily has learned. The limited-edition holiday line is set to hit stores in October, but will be previewed to editors on May 16 at Target Studio NYC. Temperley joins an illustrious line of designers who have guest designed for the red-hot retailer, including Luella Bartley, Behnaz Sarafpour, and Proenza Schouler, whose heavily marketed line became an instant international sensation and was even sold at Paris retailer Colette. Those clamoring for an instant fix of Target’s designer offerings, however, can snag a piece of Patrick Robinson’s collection, in stores now, or wait for bicoastal label Libertine’s designs due out by Labor Day.

Perhaps pictures will be available after the press preview.

 

[Halcyon]

I'm so excited about this. I love Temperley and I love Target!!!