When the now infamous Missoni for Target collection launched, and shelves were laid bare within mere hours by eager fans and opportunists alike, I was quick to express my disappointment as one of the many customers who was too late to the party and missed out on all the goodies. Poor me, I know. Boo hoo. Well, I think it's only fair to follow up on my initial post with a complete list of the items I actually did manage to acquire in the weeks following the fast-fashion fiasco.
First of all, when I attended the Missoni for Target press preview a couple months ago in New York City, attendees were gifted two items: I received a free makeup case and infinity scarf. Both are amazing, and I was very grateful to get these items, even if I wouldn't have purchased them for myself. I've been wearing the scarf and it's cozy and actually warm because it has some wool in it. Nice.
Secondly, my dear sister, who lives in Chicago, went to three different Target stores in her area to look for stuff for me. I know, I'm lucky. She managed to track down one candle, one tumbler, three plates, one hand towel and one decorative box for me. I was ecstatic. My mom thought we were crazy. But when something is denied, you want it even more...
Thirdly, while driving from Connecticut to Chicago for my wedding, my then fiance and I stopped for the night in Perrysburg, Ohio. There, we visited a Target store to get a can opener and what did my eyes behold?! Missoni for Target suitcase! I took it as a sign, and bought the colorful striped carry-on trolley for a staggering $179.99. Wedding gift to myself, I rationalized. And I can carry it on my upcoming honeymoon. I also snagged the laptop sleeve. If you have any concerns about the lead warnings on some of the Missoni items, you can read more about it here. Kinda weirds me out...
Lastly, during a recent trip to my local Target, I noticed about a dozen or so items back in stock, probably items that had been returned, but nothing caught my eye. I am Missoni-ed out. But, it was nice to see a few things were available for others. Like a floral comforter, picture frames and makeup cases.
Ultimately, I didn't get what I had planned on purchasing (shower curtain, rugs, mugs, etc.) but I'm satisfied with my Missoni loot. Everything blends in well with my existing decor. All in all, not a bad haul. I still think the way Target handled the launch was a mess, but at the end of the day, it's just stuff.
Did your Missoni for Target tale have a happy ending? Or are you boycotting the whole designer collab thing from now on?
Photo credit: TheBudgetBabe.com
Secondly, my dear sister, who lives in Chicago, went to three different Target stores in her area to look for stuff for me. I know, I'm lucky. She managed to track down one candle, one tumbler, three plates, one hand towel and one decorative box for me. I was ecstatic. My mom thought we were crazy. But when something is denied, you want it even more...
Thirdly, while driving from Connecticut to Chicago for my wedding, my then fiance and I stopped for the night in Perrysburg, Ohio. There, we visited a Target store to get a can opener and what did my eyes behold?! Missoni for Target suitcase! I took it as a sign, and bought the colorful striped carry-on trolley for a staggering $179.99. Wedding gift to myself, I rationalized. And I can carry it on my upcoming honeymoon. I also snagged the laptop sleeve. If you have any concerns about the lead warnings on some of the Missoni items, you can read more about it here. Kinda weirds me out...
Lastly, during a recent trip to my local Target, I noticed about a dozen or so items back in stock, probably items that had been returned, but nothing caught my eye. I am Missoni-ed out. But, it was nice to see a few things were available for others. Like a floral comforter, picture frames and makeup cases.
Ultimately, I didn't get what I had planned on purchasing (shower curtain, rugs, mugs, etc.) but I'm satisfied with my Missoni loot. Everything blends in well with my existing decor. All in all, not a bad haul. I still think the way Target handled the launch was a mess, but at the end of the day, it's just stuff.
Did your Missoni for Target tale have a happy ending? Or are you boycotting the whole designer collab thing from now on?
Photo credit: TheBudgetBabe.com
I can't decide who to be more angry with: Target or eBay sellers who wiped out the stores and jacked up the price 3 fold. I deleted my eBay account some time ago (I was sick of being ripped off by buyers AND eBay..as a seller myself). This only solidified my animosity towards the site. Target, while I still love them, the Missoni disaster tainted my love. I was hoping to score a sweater a few weeks after the debut but alas, it was never meant to be.
Now that I don't live in the US anymore, target.com is the only way to go. I thought I could score some goodies due to the time difference but instead had to went through the same thing a gazillion people around the world did! All I wanted were those heels. Just one pair!
In the end, I resorted to eBay. I wanted them bad, and having already lost a couple bids, I decided to bid for 2 pairs at the same time and guess what, I won both this time round!
What am I going to do with 2 pairs of the same shoes in the same size? I guess it's going back on eBay...I feel guilty for saying this!
And that's why I love your blog
The Brooklyn Target got a re-shipment of some of the bedding and still had quite a few of the suede pumps -- not sure if they were all returns or not. A few other homeware items have reappeared in quantities that suggest they are returns as well.
Now I'm looking for things I didn't know I wanted lol. I've got my eye out for the multi-color suitcase which I came across once but couldn't justify the purchase. But now I find myself really wanting it. And I would love to get my hot little hands on an espresso set.