Friday, September 16, 2011

MISSED ON MISSONI

I wanted to see if all the hype was true.  It was.

Missoni's collection for Target was cleaned out within hours.  Piranhas couldn't have done a better job.  The unmistakable striped knitwear flew off the shelves and crashed Target's website after unveiling on September 13th.  Not even a dish or blanket was left.  I heard stories of shoppers stealing from other shoppers' (momentarily) unattended carts.  Would you believe?!


Cardigan from Missoni for Target

I didn't have time to check it out on the 13th so I went on the 14th.  Too late -- the racks were bare.  Unless you were a baby or had size 11 feet.

What you do see here was one of 3 remaining Children's cardigans.  I snapped one up, with a matching children's vest (hooray, there was one Children's Large left!)  Does anyone else like the shrunken proportions achieved from the children's department, including the boy's section?

Cardigan from Missoni for target

Looking at these variegated knits brought me back to my University days in the UK.  Except for the Italians, my closest friend there and I were the only ones on campus sporting bright, multi-colored outfits from hat to toe.  (My friend was born Sri Lankan, schooled in Geneva and England and now based in Vancouver; in other words, another global nomad.)  I had a long, striped cardigan I referred to as "Joseph's Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."  You see, it wasn't fashionable back then.  It was either black, grungy outfits or muted sophistication.

So I conclude that my style really hasn't changed since I was a youth and actually began picking out my own clothes.  I am not counting the days when my sisters and I wore matching dresses to complement my Mom's grown-up version.  We had our von Trapp Family moments.

Has your style evolved?  Do you like Missoni?



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35 comments:

  1. Angela LeberteSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    great post! I wanted some target missoni so bad. but I live in Los Angeles and the closet Target to me is the Hollywood one. As much as I love it I didn't want to brave the maddness for some clothes!

    xo
    angie
    www.fluentbeauty.com

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  2. David TomsSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    It was certainly crazy! I had hopes of getting a friend of mine to pick up something for me when he goes stateside next week, but no! And Target does not ship to Canada. What irks me is the 32000 plus items on ebay.

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  3. mispapelicosSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    it looks good and very vintage.
    You could get similar original pieces in thrift shops if you are lucky.
    Lovely post, and great weekend.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  4. Sick by TrendSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    LOVE MISSONI!! All the pieces have always that identity very special :)

    xx

    www.sickbytrend.com

    Have a great weekend! :)

    sBt

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  5. BeLighterSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    mmmmMissoni! I remember (vaguely) the times when I could buy in the childrens section (sigh)...
    That's a lovely cardigan! Love the colours!
    (and down with the "piranhas"!

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  6. Selvaggia CapizziSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Really? I believe that we have to expect the same thing for Versace's H&M collection! Oh my.....
    xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com/

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  7. the nyanzi reportSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    it looks brilliant. no surprise there in terms of it disappearing very fast from the racks.

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  8. TaSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    What a cute print. I wish i could be one of those slim chicks that wears boy shirts....i alas am somewhat too amply endowed. I couldn't find anything when i went to our local Target either.

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  9. SabineSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Don't you hate it when you don't even get a chance to have a look at these collabs... But I hear ebay is full of Missoni for Target items.
    How could I not love Missoni?!

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  10. Lee OliveiraSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    This collection is by Missoni for Target is great. I can see why it was cleaned up in hours.

    Lee
    x

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  11. Project CurveSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    hah this sounds like utter madness..but who wouldn't love to own a missoni..i do like missoni..i think my style has most definitely evolved from when i was a teen & it still is evolving.i change as a person as i grow.barring the few basics i think i am becoming more open to stuff i would never have tried before.

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  12. DanaSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    The colors of the cardigan look so pretty! :)

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  13. Meena DhugaSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    awesome find

    http://pinklemonsorbet.blogspot.com/

    Meena ♥

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  14. SabrinaSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    There is something for you on my blog!
    http://freakyfriday-sabrina.blogspot.com

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  15. Michelle LeeSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    omg I need target in Korea too
    I have to get that Missoni!!!
    amazing

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  16. Not Just A Pretty DressSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Glad that you managed to get such a lovely cardigan! Living in Europe, we didn't have the opportunity to ehm...'fight' for this collaboration, but I have to say that I'm always surprise to hear stories of websites crushing because these brands should be prepared for the event...Regarding my style, I've always been interested in fashion (I'm Italian after all) but of course it has evolved in the sense that I had the chance to travel a lot and discover new labels, designers and see the style of different people.

    http://notjustaprettydress.blogspot.com/

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  17. Rowan | R E D R E I D I N G H O O DSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    WOW, I love it! Missoni is great!

    Loves,
    Rowan

    www.redreidinghood.com

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    So lucky, it actually locked like a great collections.

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  19. CecyliaSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    it's such a gorgeous label with a rich heritage. I love that after all these decades they are still staying true to their aesthetics!
    Come follow my blog sweetness :)x

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  20. ErinSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Such a great post! I love Missoni-but I'm a sucker for bright-colored knits! I almost got the children's cardigan pictured here-but I didn't, unfortunately! I do however love the fact that I am small enough to rock a child's large. Great for me and my bank account!

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/

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  21. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    I do so like Missoni. My mum used to wear this label and when I look at old photos I find myself lusting over her old garments. So I suppose I like Missoni for sentimental reasons x

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  22. LOLA FINNSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    This cardigan looks so nice!
    And your blog is great! ;)

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  23. Blonde hair, Blue jeansSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    i'm not normally a huge fan of missoni, but i must admit i love that cardigan... maybe i'll change my mind! :)

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    i LOVE missoni!!

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  25. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    My style has gone through MAJOR changes throughout my life. I don't think it'll ever stop...
    I do like this cardigan but I'v never been a Missoni fan per se...

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  26. Gabrielle - I LIKE IT FASTSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    LOVE THIS! Prrr love Missoni
    xx
    I LIKE IT FAST

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  27. The PvdH JournalSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Glad to see you snatched up at least something from the collection!

    I do like Missoni (and have quite a few pieces), but since I started designing my own clothes I have felt less the need to wear more heavily branded designers such as Missoni.

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  28. Mary and DyerSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    There was so much hype around this line! I am bummed that I didn't even get to check it out :(. The sweater you got is gorgeous though! Hopefully they will do some sort of restock... Fingers crossed!

    I just became your newest follower. I'd love for you to check out my blog & follow back if you'd like! :)

    Also, we are doing a giveaway for a Tiffany & Co. necklace!

    Blessings,

    Kat
    www.maryanddyer.blogspot.com

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I engage in a lot of buying of children's clothes too. I absolutely stretched the limit once when I bought a purple Trelise Cooper coat that was intended for a, I kid you not, 6 year old. It was supposed to be a full length coat but on me it was not quite mid length with half sleeves (and lining with cartoon characters on it!). Needless to say, I bought it anyway. Fashion has no age barriers after all ;)

    Lots of love from Sydney,

    x Kel

    nursery rhymes: little bo peep

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  30. Style, She WroteSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I'd like to think my style has evolved since my youth. I shopped the Missoni line too but online, not in stores. Sorry you didn't get any pieces for yourself. xo style, she wrote

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  31. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I love what you found! I love Missoni but the craziness over it at target was out of control. I really liked the housewares but here in NY you can find (if you dig) beautiful missoni pieces at places like century 21, marshall's and filene's for crazy discounted prices. I can't believe people were stealing from other people's carts! or maybe I can. that's nuts!

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  32. FashionistableSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Looks wonderful. Dont think I could get into the clothes from the kids section. So you are lucky. I was on of the ones in black...I would say there is more colour in my wardrobe now. But I feel very comfy and safe in black. Xxxx

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  33. SoapyMermaidSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    lovely. I'd love to see you wearing those beautiful missoni garnments. As for me I think my style evolved much I wasn't very much interested in fashion and design when I was younger. so I used to dress very badly :)

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  34. Matthew SpadeSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    i went to have a look at two of our local target's (i don't live there but i was staying at my gf's parent's villa) and 95% was not to be seen. i only flipping wanted some mens socks too

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  35. reub-envisionSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    ...hmmm yes my style has in a lot of ways changed .... but more grown if you know what I mean
    & YES I LOVE MISSONI

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