MINNEAPOLIS (October 2011) –Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)
is partnering with celebrated womenswear and accessories designer Jason Wu to
introduce an affordable, limited-edition collection of women’s apparel, handbags
and scarves in February 2012.
is partnering with celebrated womenswear and accessories designer Jason Wu to
introduce an affordable, limited-edition collection of women’s apparel, handbags
and scarves in February 2012.
“My collection for Target embodies my signature aesthetic of feminine
sophistication, with a mischievous nod to the 1960s,” said Jason Wu. “I’ve had
an incredible experience partnering with Target and I am looking forward to
bringing these affordable designs to women across the country.”
sophistication, with a mischievous nod to the 1960s,” said Jason Wu. “I’ve had
an incredible experience partnering with Target and I am looking forward to
bringing these affordable designs to women across the country.”
Ranging in price from $19.99 to $59.99 for apparel and $19.99 to $49.99 for
handbags and scarves, Jason Wu for Target will be available Feb. 5 through March
6, 2012 at most Target stores and Target.com.
handbags and scarves, Jason Wu for Target will be available Feb. 5 through March
6, 2012 at most Target stores and Target.com.
“Jason Wu has quickly established himself as one of the most influential
designers of today,” said Trish Adams, senior vice president of apparel and
accessories, Target. “His talent for creating modern, yet feminine designs
translated beautifully into an affordable collection that our guests will covet
the moment it’s available.”
designers of today,” said Trish Adams, senior vice president of apparel and
accessories, Target. “His talent for creating modern, yet feminine designs
translated beautifully into an affordable collection that our guests will covet
the moment it’s available.”
The Jason Wu for Target collection is a standalone, limited-edition
designer collection for Target. It is not part of Target’s GO International or
Designer Collaborations programs.
designer collection for Target. It is not part of Target’s GO International or
Designer Collaborations programs.
Additional information, images and product for the Jason Wu for
Target collection will be available for February through March 2012 issues.
Target collection will be available for February through March 2012 issues.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)
serves guests at 1,767 stores across the United States and at Target.com. The
company will open its first stores in Canada in 2013. In addition, the company
operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit card
products. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income through community
grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week. For
more information about Target’s commitment to corporate responsibility, visit Target.com/hereforgood.
serves guests at 1,767 stores across the United States and at Target.com. The
company will open its first stores in Canada in 2013. In addition, the company
operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit card
products. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income through community
grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week. For
more information about Target’s commitment to corporate responsibility, visit Target.com/hereforgood.
About Jason Wu
Since debuting his first Ready-to-Wear Collection for Fall 2006, New York
based designer Jason Wu has become recognized for his unique and distinctive
aesthetic, merging American sportswear with old world sophistication. Born in
Taiwan and raised in Vancouver and the U.S., Wu realized his love for fashion at
a young age, and began sketching clothes at the age of nine. After attending
Parsons School of Design, Wu continued to follow his passion, designing women’s
apparel. In 2008 Wu was named a finalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, and in
January 2009. Since then, Wu’s vision has continued to grow, expanding it to
include sunglasses, footwear and handbags. He continues to be a mainstay at the
top of fashion industry, becoming a member of the CFDA in 2009, winning the
Swarovski Award for Womenswear at the CFDA Awards in 2010 and receiving a
nomination for the CFDA/Swarovski Award for Accessory Design in 2011.
based designer Jason Wu has become recognized for his unique and distinctive
aesthetic, merging American sportswear with old world sophistication. Born in
Taiwan and raised in Vancouver and the U.S., Wu realized his love for fashion at
a young age, and began sketching clothes at the age of nine. After attending
Parsons School of Design, Wu continued to follow his passion, designing women’s
apparel. In 2008 Wu was named a finalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, and in
January 2009. Since then, Wu’s vision has continued to grow, expanding it to
include sunglasses, footwear and handbags. He continues to be a mainstay at the
top of fashion industry, becoming a member of the CFDA in 2009, winning the
Swarovski Award for Womenswear at the CFDA Awards in 2010 and receiving a
nomination for the CFDA/Swarovski Award for Accessory Design in 2011.
