Barneys New York Loves Target!

Or at least Julie Gilhart, the store's fashion director, does. She somehow managed to convince Target (like it was that hard to persuade a megastore to partner with a high-end retailer - publicity? Hello?) to launch it's next GO International collection Rogan for Target at the flagship Barneys in New York and LA before Target actually releases it. That's Rogan Gregory, ex-Gap designer who won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award for 2008 for his ethical and organic t-shirts and jeans (which are, coincidentally, also sold at Barneys).



Nylon has a first look at the collection here.

Kind of a big deal.

The pieces will be in stock for 5 days only, starting May 8 and 15 for New York and LA, respectively. Rogan for Target will be available at Target, if I'm not mistaken, on May 18.

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My question is.

Is it really that exciting and worth it to rampage Barney's Co-Op for these clothes when if you just wait ONE WEEK you can a) order it online, or b) go to Target? The prices will be the same, so I guess if you wanted to get the thrill of paying less than $100 for something at Barneys for the first time in your life, then it might be something to think about. Seriously.

Fashion is crazy.