Keeping in check with the recessionista trend, Choo’s lower priced items are going to be a surefire success. After major collaboartions with Commes des Garcons, Stella McCarney, Karl Lagerfeld, Roberto Cavalli, and Matthew Williamson, H&M is finally diving into the accessory market.  This is the first time H&M has worked with an accessories brand, and probably won’t be the last! The line is rumored to include a dozen womens’ styles and four styles for men.  Prices will begin at about $55 for a pair, which is much more affordable than Jimmy Choo’s signature line, where prices range from  $175 (for flip flops) to $2,500 (snakeskin boots).

The next great designer to follow up Anna Sui’s Gossip Girl back-to-school line up at Target is….RODARTE!  Rodarte is best known for their avante garde feminine clothing, loved by celebs such as Natalie Portman and Kirsten Dunst. The duo of designers behind Rodarte [pronounced roh-dart-ay] are compiling a line of 55 pieces ranging in price from $9.99 (for knee highs) to $79.99 (jacket). According to Target spokesperson Joshua Thomas, “The collection incorporates a rich mix of patterns and fabrications and everything from sequins and bows to faux fur. The key with Rodarte is layering.”  The new GO International collection hits stores December 20, 2009, so you can pick up the perfect holiday outfit.

Rodarte joins the ranks of past GO International designers such as Erin Fetherston, Jovovich-Hawk, Rogan, Richard Chai, Jonathan Saunders, Thakoon and Tracy Feith.  Target hopes to introduce Rodarte’s unique design to a broad audience.

“When the Go program launched in 2006, each designer was available for three months,” Thomas said. “We had used up the calendar [for the year] with three or four designers. It needed to evolve. Our guests are very trend-forward, they’re looking for what’s hot and what’s new. Now we have a lot more time and opportunity to introduce more programs on the floor, like Designer Collaborations. We are spacing out Go so what we do remains fresh. Go is in the stores for 45 days now.”

The night before, on May 27th from 7pm-10pm Estelle will host the Fashion Against Aids launch party at the new store. How can you get in to this fabulous party? Why you have to enter to win a ticket, of course. All information for entry can be found here.

Target is attempting to break through to the most difficult demographic; the female consumer base aged 15-34. It is even odd that the retail market groups 15 year-olds in the same category as women in their 30’s, and such poses the dilemma.  What do these young women have in common?  In a stroke of genius, Sui picks up where the Sex and the City phenomenon left off.  The most popular show today among that demographic is Gossip Girl: New York City style for the everygirl.  Teens can relate to the teenage story lines and older women can relate to the fashions and fast pace of the hit show.  Sui’s new collection will model itself after the women of the show: Blair, Serena, Jenny, and Vanessa.

Details of the line have not been released yet, but I’m sure we can expect the following:  preppy (Blair), sultry (Serena), edgy (Jenny), and bohemian (Vanessa) looks. The price point will probably be on par with Target’s usual affordability.  Cleverly, the release of the line in September coincides with the return of season 3 of Gossip Girl.

Anna Sui for Target. Sept 13-Oct 17

Gossip not included.

So why would you buy Gap premium jeans instead of your favorite designer pair? The price! In the 1969 collection, everything is $69! Being such a large company and brand enables the Gap to manufacture premium denim fabrics with detailing at a low cost- an advantage that smaller premium designers lack. Fifty years later, the Gap must be doing something right to still be around!

The new 1969 collection will be available in Gap stores nationwide this July 2009.

Crawford hopes to inspire the everyday woman by stating, “[the line] is about Cindy Crawford, the real woman, at home with her kids, but still wanting to have nice things”.

The line will debut in September 2009.

Opening on Broome Street in New York City’s Soho the six month delayed opening of TopShop has been buzzing throughout the city streets. Everyone wants London High Street style at affordable prices! Kate Moss, who designs the most successful line for TopShop will be cutting the ribbon today. For those of you outside the NY Metro area, you can order from www.topshop.com. Since this is the best thing from the UK since the Beatles, we are sure that dozens of other locations will pop up around the country!!

Only 50 miles away from the Soho shuffle lies Woodbury Commons Premium Outlet- and a much more low key opening is happening simultaneously.  The country’s first Balenciaga outlet will feature clothing, accessories, shoes, and of course, their iconic bags at 40% off of retail.  Expect additional annual sales throughout the year to bring down the prices even lower on these designer duds!  Balenciaga joins Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Dior, YSL  & more at Woodbury Commons Premium Outlet.

Stop by your nearest Apple store today and get the newest techie toy!

Other than the fact that both hail from Minneapolis, what brings the mega retailer together with the mega star is money! Linking up with an exclusive retailer is a profitable idea for well-established musicians.

Prince has previously tried out alternative ways to distribute his music. Copies of his 2007 CD “Planet Earth” were delivered with British newspaper The Mail on Sunday. Last fall, he released a coffee table book of photos titled “21 Nights” documenting his record-breaking, 21-night run at London’s 02 Arena in 2007. The book also included a CD of live performances.

Get all three albums, March 29 at a Target near you.

Faith 21 will be available in L.A. on May 1 at Lakewood Center Mall, Montebello Town Center, Los Cerritos Mall, Anaheim Plaza and online at www.forever21.com. When the line becomes a hit, and we are sure it will,  it will be available nationwide.

Patti Cohen, executive vice president of global marketing and communications at Donna Karan International told WWD: “For our 20th birthday we wanted to celebrate this milestone with a unique American icon.”

Pick up a pair today for $225.