Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Brian Atwood and Diane von Furstenberg at Target?! Yes, it’s happening through the Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection!

Remember the days when we called Target, ‘Tar-zhay’ because of its higher end items? Well now the store is really living up to that name as it continues to increase its luxury cache with the launch of a holiday collaboration with Neiman Marcus! Yes, you heard that right. The luxury department store and the discount retailer announced “a revolutionary partnership that will bring together 24 of America’s most talented designers to create a limited-edition holiday collection.” The collection launches Dec. 1, just in time for holiday shopping, and will be available at all Target and Neiman Marcus stores, as well as online at Target.com and NeimanMarcus.com.

The Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection will include products ranging in price from $7.99 to $499.99 (but most items will be under $60), from designers including:
• Alice + Olivia
• Altuzarra
• Band of Outsiders
• Brian Atwood
• Carolina Herrera
• Derek Lam
• Diane von Furstenberg
• Eddie Borgo
• Jason Wu
• Judith Leiber
• Lela Rose
• Marchesa
• Marc Jacobs
• Oscar de la Renta
• Philip Crangi
• Prabal Gurung
• Proenza Schouler
• Rag & Bone
• Robert Rodriguez
• Rodarte
• Skaist-Taylor
• Thom Browne
• Tory Burch
• Tracy Reese

And to further celebrate their partnership, Target and Neiman Marcus will donate a total of $1 million to the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) in honor of each of their long-standing commitment to fostering design talent and recognizing the 24 participating designers, all of whom are CFDA members.

Karen Katz, president and chief executive officer, The Neiman Marcus Group said: “Neiman Marcus and Target share a passion for great design and delighting customers in new and unexpected ways. We are thrilled to be collaborating to offer a spectacular and special collection of one-of-a-kind items for the holidays. These will be the “must have” gifts – whether you are a loyal Neiman Marcus customer, a devoted Target guest or a fan of American design.”

CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg commented: “I can think of no better finale to CFDA’s 50th Anniversary celebration than through this extraordinary designer collaboration. As designers, creativity is our best gift, and with the generous support of Neiman Marcus and Target, we are happy to have created specially designed products as a thank you to share with our consumers and friends.“

More information about the Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection, including detailed product info will be available in the fall of 2012. Stay tuned to What’s Haute for more updates!