New lines by Missoni, Lagerfeld come to Target and Macy's

Paris-based designer Karl Lagerfeld, the creative director for Chanel and Fendi, is considered one of the most influential people in fashion as a designer, craftsman and general tastemaker.
His latest project, an affordable women's fashion line designed for Macy's, launches today. The collection includes tweeds, dresses, shirts and shorts, and ranges in price from $50 to $170.
"This is a composition of different looks for different hours of the day, different lifestyles," he said. "It is a collection of elements a woman should play with."
Q. Why did you want to design a more affordable line?
I collaborated with H&M before and was the first to do it. I think there is something very modern to do that. It is very limiting to be only the one who does high fashion. Fashion is high and low, and low isn't low today anymore.
Q. How is this collection different from the one you did for H&M?
H&M was seven years ago. Things are different after seven years. I forgot what I did for H&M. I remember what I did for Macy's because it is recent. I am very creative, in my own world. I prefer not to remember because I have to go ahead.
Q. Why is affordability important to you?
That is what I like best about it. Today's things are not expensive. I never said cheap. That is an awful expression. They should be well designed. It is a challenge to do that price range. I see it like a challenge.
The latest example of high-end fashion designers creating lines for the masses has reached North Jersey. Italian fashion house Missoni has teamed up with Target to produce a limited-edition line of fashion and home products, and designer Karl Lagerfeld is working with Macy's on his first affordable collection in seven years.
Missoni for Target
WHAT: The iconic knitwear empire recognized as a symbol of Italian luxury introduces an affordable, limited-edition collection for fashion and home. The collection includes an assortment of clothing for women, men and children; beauty items such as cosmetic cases, brush sets and hair accessories; and an expansive home collection, including bedding, luggage, dinnerware, stationery, bicycles and outdoor furniture.
WHOM IT'S GOOD FOR: Those looking for a modern, fresh take on the late-1960s style, complete with intertwining textures and patterns in a variety of bold colors such as purple, blue, black and coral.
HOW MUCH: From $2.99 to $599.99.
AVAILABLE AT: All Target stores and on Target.com, today through Oct. 22.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit target.com/c/Missoni/-/N-5ouwb.
Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse at Macy's
WHAT: Fashion designer, publisher, artist and photographer Karl Lagerfeld, known for his namesake fashion line and the fashion houses Fendi and Chanel, has launched a new collection at Macy's featuring limited-edition women's apparel. The collection includes a blend of refined dresses, airy tops, modern tweeds and his signature high-collared shirts. The color palette ranges from soft pink to fuchsia and gray to black.
WHOM IT'S GOOD FOR: The woman looking for sophisticated flair with a modern twist.
HOW MUCH: On average, from $50 to $170.
AVAILABLE AT: Approximately 235 Macy's stores nationwide (including Willowbrook Mall in Wayne) and Macys.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Macys.com/Impulse.

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