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The Best is Yet to Come: Lilly Pulitzer Hits Target

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Villanova chapter.

Yes, you read it right, Lilly Pulitzer will be launching a limited-edition collection on April 19th, 2015. Our dreams have come true….the 250-piece collection will include fifteen exclusive prints that are original works of art. Target’s senior vice president of apparel and accessories, Stacy Anderson stated, “As we started to think about the perfect partner to collaborate with, Lilly Pulitzer was the clear choice given the brand’s inspiring heritage, authority with print and pattern and resort-chic aesthetic.” 

In 1959, Lilly Pulitzer began selling juice at a stand off of Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. While she was a very hard worker, she also cared a lot about her fashion. She began to create printed shift dresses to wear while working at the stand, so the juice stains would go unnoticed. Gaining popularity by people walking by, Lilly began to sell the dresses alongside the juice. Catching the eye of Jackie Kennedy and other famous women, the American chic brand was born.

The Lilly Pulitzer brand is well known for positivity, boldness, and brightness. As it has become a staple in every preppy girl’s closet since they are born, Lilly Pulitzer is all over the Villanova campus. From clothing, décor, to assignment pads, Lilly has literally taken over. Now Target will be able to further spread the popularity of Lilly through its more affordable pricing. Not only will Lilly apparel be included in the Target collection but also Lilly accessories, shoes, home décor, beach essential, travel necessities, and more! Target is living out a motto of Lilly Pulitzer’s, “style isn’t just about what you wear, it’s how about you live” and we just cannot wait to take part in the fun. Finally our favorite brand is within our college budget!

Claire Peck is a junior at Villanova University studying Economics. She is the Campus Correspondent of Her Campus Villanova which relaunched in January 2015. She studied in Barcelona for the fall semester and loves to travel. Follow her on instagram, @clairepeck