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Target Designer Duds ALL Going Back :-(

Sheilaray — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:07:30 GMT

Super disappointed with the quality and fabrics. I am a Target shopper and actually frequent their clothing dept. Their regular labels far exceed the quality of the designers presented, IMHO.

By far, I am most disappointed with the Missoni line. I ordered a blouse which has to be the cheapest polyester ever made. I did also go to a store and eyed up some other

Missoni items and the yarns used were so rough and scratchy, I decided to pass.

I also ordered the Lily Pulizer Train Case as I need a new one desperately. The zippers were hard to work, it collapses in a not attractive way if not full, and the pattern is not as vibrant as I thought. Frankly, Sonja Kashuk has better quality cosmetic cases at Target...and cuter ones.

Lastly, I returned a Phillip Lam sweater. iIt was an odd shape, scratchy and weighed about 10 pounds. Another nope.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 02:07:34 GMT

Thanks for the feedback on the target items. I ordered one shirt but it hasn’t gotten here yet. I’m sorry they didn’t work out for you. It will be interesting to see the reviews start to roll in. Do you think you’ll leave reviews on the target website?

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LorelaiGilmore — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 02:25:59 GMT

I ordered the Mizrahi red/pink striped turtleneck, and I like the fabric and the fit. However, of the other items that I saw in the store, the vast majority of the fabrics felt cheap, and a lot of the things were full of wrinkles. I wasn't impressed.

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TY — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 03:49:39 GMT

When Target was in Canada a few years ago, one of the designer collections I looked at was by Joseph Altuzarra. The materials were cheap and the clothes weren't sewn well. It also didn't sell very well either in Canada as that wasn't the first designer collection but I think it was the last so people got wise to what Target Canada was carrying as their regular Target clothes were much better quality.

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Nancy Drew — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 03:57:10 GMT

Isaac had the cheapest looking pink coat right on front when you walk in. After that an ugly cheap red sweater.

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TheMemphisVette — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:00:58 GMT

i viewed the items online and even saved some for the launch.

however, after thinking about the extremely low pricing i felt the product would be reflect that and did not buy.

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Andreatoo — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 05:39:48 GMT

I frequently buy the Target store brands so I appreciate the heads-up on the designer duds

@Sheilaray

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Witchy Woman — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:03:14 GMT

@Sheilaray

So disappointed for you!

If they would concentrate on quality and eliminate the hype, it would be so much better!

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cherry — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:29:34 GMT

When things sound too good to be true, they usually are. It is a pity to do this to the consumer. You are far better off ,buying sparsely ,but buying good quality garments, and slowly building your wardrobe

Remember, there is always Thrift Shops, if you are in a bind, or even if you are not. They have some of the best clothing money can buy

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PINKdogWOOD — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:14:06 GMT

@Sheilaray I'm wondering also if your target brought back Issac Mizrahi items. Stores in my area are advertising them. Before anybody really knew him and his goods he was huge in my local stores. Then quickly he disappeared only to show up here.

I wonder why he's back at target. Doesn't he collect enough $$$$$ here?

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:08:43 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD wrote:
@Sheilaray I'm wondering also if your target brought back Issac Mizrahi items. Stores in my area are advertising them. Before anybody really knew him and his goods he was huge in my local stores. Then quickly he disappeared only to show up here.

I wonder why he's back at target. Doesn't he collect enough $$$$$ here?

@PINKdogWOOD, it's my understanding this is a one time anniversary event where Target brought back former designer collections they had. He isn't going back to having a collection in Target on a regular basis.

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:11:12 GMT

@Sheilaray, what a huge disappointment. My guess is that there are some not so savvy shoppers who are more taken by labels and don't care that quality is lacking. As long as they can say it's Missoni (or whatever designer), that's all that matters to them.

If you purchased from any other designer collaberations in the past, were these products worse or about the same? Just wondering.

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JJsMom — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:17:03 GMT

@LorelaiGilmore wrote:
I ordered the Mizrahi red/pink striped turtleneck, and I like the fabric and the fit. However, of the other items that I saw in the store, the vast majority of the fabrics felt cheap, and a lot of the things were full of wrinkles. I wasn't impressed.

That's funny because that's the only thing I would've considered buying (that and a Hunter tote). The material felt nice. Everything else was awful. The materials were cheap and stiff feeling, especially the Isaac coats. It was that thick, stiff cotton.

The Lilly Pulitzer dresses were totally boxy and shapeless. I think it would be ok for little girls but the adult sizes looked awful.

I'm glad I waited to see them in store so I could save myself a lot of money. I usually love Target, but I wouldn't waste my time on anything other than the red/pink turtleneck or Hunter bags, and even those were kind of meh.

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Gr8tfulsoul — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:00:45 GMT

ITA about the lack of quality! I ordered the Missoni zigzag sweater dress, the fabric was very thin and cheap and the fit was very boxy, nothing designer about it, it was horrible! I then was in the store and saw some of the other items and was also not impressed, this sweater dress will be going back!!

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Bri369 — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:10:49 GMT

It's really a shame they don't use better quality fabrics. I guess they don't have to because there is such a demand for these items.

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I am still oxox — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:11:44 GMT

Right now I am having my own issues with Target, I ordered and returned something bought on Pay Pal, little did I know that I would only get a store credit no return to Pay Pal, so I bought a shirt that arrived as a wrinkled mess, un buttoned and stuffed in a small plastic bag

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ID2 — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:21:57 GMT

I used to shop Target when I lived near one. I was always disappointed in the quality of their clothing. It was junk.

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RollTide2008 — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:41:23 GMT

I got the pink Isaac duffle coat. For a $70 coat from Target, I got what I expected. I expect it to be a fun fashion piece, not a serious coat. I think it’s cute and I like it.

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LorelaiGilmore — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:50:04 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
@Sheilaray, what a huge disappointment. My guess is that there are some not so savvy shoppers who are more taken by labels and don't care that quality is lacking. As long as they can say it's Missoni (or whatever designer), that's all that matters to them.

If you purchased from any other designer collaberations in the past, were these products worse or about the same? Just wondering.

When they had the Hunter collection, I picked up a yellow raincoat, which I love! I've tried on some other items without buying. I do like the Isaac red/pink turtleneck I got this time (I think someone referred to it earlier in this thread as "ugly", lol), but that is something that would have appealed to me regardless of the label. I like turtlenecks and stripes. That sweater compares in quality to my Lands' End cotton sweaters.

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Love to Run — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:06:07 GMT

I've don't purchase from those lines, but I've been really impressed with their A New Day and Prologue lines. The fabrics, construction, and styling have been great, hopefully that will continue.