
Target announced this week that it's next designer collab would be with Finnish design house Marimekko, coming April 17. Marimekko for Target features more than 200 playful, print-centric pieces that span outdoor décor, furniture and entertaining essentials, as well as beach and swimwear for women and girls. Prices range from $7.99 for sunscreen to $499.99 for the paddle board. Most items are under $50.

Shoppers are already worried it will be a repeat of Lilly Pulitzer or Missoni, that is, products selling out minutes after the launch and ending up on eBay at inflated prices. To that I say, yes, it will probably happen - Target gave 'Good Morning America' viewers a first look, and revealed the news on Snapchat as well. I think they've covered their bases.
I always thought Marimekko would be a perfect match for Target because Marimekko is all about prints (who hasn't seen their iconic poppy print at Crate & Barrel?) and prints translate well on mass produced items. That's why I think DVF could do a successful collab with Target although I'm not sure she'd go for it.

{My Marimekko nail art homage circa 2013}
I am definitely excited for this collab and can't wait to pick up some home decor items. As I type, I'm sitting on a Marimekko chair cushion, a souvenir from one of my all-time favorite Fashion Week shows, and it always makes me smile when I see it.

I'm curious to hear your thoughts - who's excited for Marimekko? How much are you willing to spend...and how early will you line up to shop?!
Follow the conversation on social media with hashtag #marimekkofortarget and sign up at Target.com/marimekko to get the latest details on the collab.
Marimekko for Target Photos: Target
My standard procedure lately for these collabs is to buy as much as I can online when it first gets posted. Then I may pop into a store while I'm waiting for my shipments to arrive, but this guarantees I get my top items. Especially when they make so many items online-only, this is my winning approach.
Oh, and a DVF partnership would be super super exciting. She did a collab with Gap Kids once so it could happen, right?
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Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
(Check out fashionshouldbefun.com for my review and to see what I got!)
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Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com