Advance Notice. Mulberry for Target.

Target's designer collaborations just keep getting better. On October 10, the Mulberry for Target line launches, and it's stylish and affordable. The high-end British line's leather bags go for about $1,000--but the Target collection's five pieces are all under $50.

Mulberry bags are classic--basic colors and shapes, made of quality leather and hardware. Kind of like a British version of Hermés. Not the kind of bag that you just carry for one season.

Fashion "It" girl Alexa Chung is such a Mulberry fan that they've named a cross-body bag after her. Other fans include Kate Moss and Naomi Watts.

Target is located at 7100 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, and other locations nationwide. Info: target.com.

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

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Advance Notice. Alexa Chung for Madewell.

Alexa Chung is a British TV presenter and model who's known for having great style. She moved to Brooklyn to host her own MTV show, "It's On With Alexa Chung", but the show's now over and she's moving on to the designing world.

The news of the fall collection was reported by WWD in January, and is available September 9 online, and September 11 in stores. Long sweaters, skinny jeans, and vintage-style dresses populate the line.

When I got my new J. Crew catalogue over the weekend, a well-designed postcard slipped out, announcing the "Alexa Chung for Madewell" line. Madewell is part of the J. Crew group, and is a relatively new addition to Los Angeles malls like the Westfield Century City and Americana at Brand.

For more info: madewell.com, (866) 544-1937.

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

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