Mass Appeal When designers go main stream Lately, it seems on a daily basis we are reading press releases informing of us of retailer after retailer joining forces with “insert celebrity name here” to create a luxury-inspired line for the masses. While we are in love with the idea of creating more clothing lines targeted towards stylish, yet budget-minded shoppers, it’s the combination of “celebrity” and “designer” in the same sentence that has us leery. While we loved Sarah Jessica Parker’s style on Sex and the City and equally adore Kate Moss’ unequivocal style choices, we can’t help but wonder, how much do these ladies really know about design? That’s why, this Week’s Hot Pick focuses solely on real designers (you know, the ones who actually studied design) who are teaming up with our some of our favorite retailers in the near future. Read on to see who’s with whom, when their merchandise is hitting the floors and what to expect on the racks. While we can’t guarantee you’ll love the pieces, at least you’ll know they were created by designers who know what they are doing (and have the luxury brands to prove it).

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