Hailing from London—the home of seminal designer collaborations such as Stella McCartney for H&M and Christopher Kane for Topshop—I have acquired, as a shopper, a snobbish sense of entitlement for democratized A-list fashion. So, hearing sartorial murmurings of covetable collections reserved exclusively for my American counterparts courtesy of Target’s GO International initiative, was decidedly frustrating. I longed wistfully for **Alexander McQueen’**s McQ sleeveless chambray shirtdress, followed by **Anna Sui’**s classic boho shift, and finally—and most painfully—**Rodarte’**s whimsical rock-chic tulle dresses. All of which, I can only imagine, would have hung perfectly alongside my more standard-priced closet fare. But having since moved Stateside following a transfer from British Vogue, I plan to be first in line tonight (11:00 p.m.!) for **Zac Posen’**s offerings for Target at 481 Eighth Ave. at 34th Street. (Til 11:00 pm tomorrow night. It’s a 24 hour shopping event.) Infusing downtown grunge with tarnished Hollywood glam and a Forties twist—a comfortable look for a Brit in the Big Apple—this is a familiar version of the New York native’s signature style, and a further move into affordability since his recently launched diffusion line, Z Spoke for Saks, earlier this year. Flirty summer dresses in vintage floral prints and beach-cool metallic-bronze swimwear compete for my attention, but it’s the navy riveted cap-sleeve Snap Tape dress that would have been my preorder—if only they had one.
Available in most Target stores nationwide from April 25 to May 30. Prices from $16.99 to $199.99; target.com/zacposenparty