Target's Go International program has brought such emerging designer names to the big box store as Proenza Schouler, Luella Bartley, Behnaz Sarafpour and Rodarte.
But the store also has a program that focuses on established designers who draw inspiration from a collaborative partner, muse or creative element.
Starting Sunday, get ready for the Jean Paul Gaultier for Target collection.
Gaultier is known as the bad boy of fashion and a master tailor; he designed those cone-bra corsets for Madonna's "Blonde Ambition" tour.
This time, his muse is Leila Moss, the lead singer of British band The Duke Spirit, and his Target collection features looks with a punk Brit vibe. Among the pieces are mesh leggings and tees in a tattoo print, a pinstripe double-breasted jacket with matching shorts and a red and white gingham bustier top with matching shrug. There are dresses, bathing suits, even a cropped leather jacket. And Gaultier includes two of his signature looks: the navy and white striped Breton fisherman's sweater and the reconstructed trench coat. Prices range from $17.99 to $199.99.
Some of the pieces are available at local Target stores, and others are available at Target.com through April 11.
Consignment sale benefits Haitian relief
Shoppers at the annual Kids EveryWear consignment event at the Morrisville Outlet Mall will get something more than deals on used children's clothing - they'll have the opportunity to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Money from some early shopping passes will be offered as a gift for Haiti relief donations. Monies collected will go to Sovereign Grace Ministries' Haitian relief efforts.
The sale, which occupies more than 30,000 square feet of retail space at the outlet mall, features new and gently used children's and infant clothing.
In addition to benefitting Haitian relief, the sale also raises funds for Catholic Parish Outreach's food pantry.
The Kids EveryWear sale is Saturday through March 15 at 1001 Airport Blvd. in Morrisville. Admission is free. www.kidseverywear.com
Toms comes to Raleigh
On a 2006 trip to Argentina, American tourist Blake Mycoskie noticed a disheartening fact - many of the country's poorer children did not own a good pair of shoes.
Knowing that many of the South American nation's schools require children to wear shoes as part of their uniform, he realized these shoeless children were also going without a proper education.
So, he founded Toms shoes, a casual footwear company dedicated to providing shoes for children in need. [The name is a derivation of Mycoskie's goal to provide "shoes for tomorrow."] For every pair of Toms purchased, the company donates a pair of shoes to needy children. Recently, Bevello clothing boutique became the exclusive carrier of the line in Raleigh.
"I fully support what Toms stands for and thought our socially conscious customers would love the shoes, since their purchases can potentially benefit children in need," says Chan Namgong, Bevello's president.
The shoes range from classic canvas slip-ons to vegan boots. Though they've only been in the store for a little more than a week, Namgong says they're quite popular with customers.
Bevello is at 1407 S. Bloodworth St. in Raleigh. 829-5343, www.bevello.com.
Primping for the prom
Get a preview of some of the newest styles at the prom fashion show at Soapstone United Methodist Church in Raleigh.
Youth group members from the church will model dresses from local stores in the show 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday. The event benefits their summer mission projects. More than 50 dresses from Belk, DEB and Savii Formal Wear and tuxedos from Savii Formal Wear will be on display.
Attendees can enter to win door prizes, including two $100 gift certificates from Savii Formal Wear, a $150 photo session and prints from Jessica Deans Photography, restaurant certificates and more. Tickets are $6 or three for $15.
Soapstone United Methodist Church is at 12837 Norwood Road in Raleigh. 846-2212
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