Who doesn’t love designer clothing? If we had it our way, our wardrobes would be full of it. Reality check: college is expensive. Between the tuition, meal plans, Greek life, (not to mention the rip-off cab services), us fashionistas are left with a little less in our pockets. Fortunately, the style gods are working in our favor. Have no fear, designers are here – but for less! Established designers have been teaming up with Target, H&M and Kohl’s providing the perfect solution to every shopper’s struggle of wanting to buy cute clothes without emptying their entire wallet.
There’s bound to be a Target anywhere you are, which makes Phillip Lim for Target accessible to practically everyone. This hip Thai Chinese designer has brought essential pieces, fun bags, and funky prints all together in one collection that we all should definitely take advantage of. The pops of color in the bags and scarves can add that extra wow factor to any outfit. And of course, we’d be nowhere without the basics, which Lim puts his stylish spin on. With a rough price range of $15-$300, you can leave the store with no guilt and a bag full of stylish new additions to your closet. Phillip Lim is in stores now, so get shopping!
You wouldn’t think Kohl’s would sell designer clothing, but think again. Catherine Malandrino has just been released in Kohl’s, so a trip to this department store should be at the top of your to-do list. This mainly black and white apparel seems like it’s straight off the runway. Malandrino incorporates cutouts, leather, and intricate designs that give off an edgy yet elegant vibe – a great combo! All items in the collection are versatile and can be dressed up and down. Plus, who doesn’t look good in black? This price range is $37-$100, what a deal!
Paris, France is a main fashion capital of the world, so it makes sense that French designer Isabel Marant has such an intuitive sense of fashion. Her clothes hit H&M November 14th, so mark your calendars because this won’t be one to miss. Inspired by her home, Marant’s clothes capture the essence of a French woman: chic. This fall apparel will be sure to take us across the globe minus the long flight and the cute European boys. I think we all need a little Parisian fix –oui oui!
The campus is your runway so strut your affordable designer stuff! As the saying goes: good deals, cute clothes, can’t lose.