Last September 13, while everyone was glued to the TV watching Shamcey compete in Miss Universe, I was glued to my laptop/iPad/iPhone hitting refresh like a mad woman, waiting for Target to finally upload the Missoni collection online. I've been eagerly anticipating this launch for months, and even had a partial shopping list for it!
After more than one month of waiting , I finally received the items I ordered:
Actually, these are not the only items I ordered, but they were the only ones I received. Because of the unprecedented demand for this collection, Target.com crashed. Repeatedly. A few days after I placed my orders on Target.com, I received several e-mail notifications for cancelled orders. I'm guessing they unintentionally oversold some items and didn't have enough stock to meet everyone's demands.
Most of the items that were cancelled from my order were houseware stuff (throw blankets, mugs and shower curtains, to name a few). I guess those were the most coveted pieces in this collection. The blanket is going for about $120-150 on eBay, and its retail price was just $49.99!
Was all the trouble worth it? I'd say yes, even if this shopping spree cost me a few hundred dollars. Here's a rundown of what I got, and what I think of each piece.
First, the clothes. I initially just wanted a vest, but I ended up getting this hoodie because it looked cute on the model:
The velour hoodie is surprisingly very well made, and the best part is...the pattern lines up perfectly ! I'm very finicky about misaligned patterns, you see. I'm keeping this.
I also purchased this cardigan because it looked like something I can wear to the office:
The cardigan fit nicely and looked expensive, but it also had gold thread sewn all over, which makes it a bit iffy for daytime. And it looks a bit matronly for my taste. I'm on the fence about it.
This sweater was one of my later purchases (I actually ordered it a day after the launch, and was surprised to see that it was stil there) and it turned out to be my favorite clothing item! It's so comfortable even if it's long-sleeved. Plus, the colors make me happy! Definitely a keeper.
Based on the reviews, the general consensus is that this next cardigan is the best clothing item in the collection and is the piece that comes closest to the real Missoni in quality. I tend to agree.
The cardigan is made of very heavy knit and looks really nice when worn. My only complaint is that it's quite heavy on the shoulders! I will definitely keep it, but will only wear it when it's really really cold.
Next up, the accessories. These were mostly hit or miss.
The ballet flats and the umbrella were 1-2 on my wishlist and I ended up being underwhelmed by both items. I'm still keeping both, though.
My favorite non-clothing item is the bag on the left of the picture above. They call it a travel tote, but I'll be using it as a laptop/office files tote. It fits long file folders and expandable envelopes with lots of room to spare. The small make-up pouch is made of the same waterproof material as the travel tote ... I just wish they used the inside lining on the outside instead. It's cuter!
My overall assessment: it's no surprise that there was such a frenzy surrounding this collection...it's probably the best designer collection Target has ever done. The clothes are definitely not as exquisite as real Missoni, but they're a good representation of the brand for the price.
After this shopping spree, I'm taking a vacation from designer collaborations for a while...my wallet is hurting! For those curious though, the next designer collaborations are the following:
October 30 - Albertus Swanepoel for Target (hats)
Dana Kellin for Target (jewelry)
Josie Natori for Target (lingerie and loungewear)
November 17 - Versace for H&M (mostly clothing)
February 2012 - Jason Wu for Target (mostly clothing)
If any of those collaborations interest you, be warned! Get your wallets and web browers ready!
After more than one month of waiting , I finally received the items I ordered:
Actually, these are not the only items I ordered, but they were the only ones I received. Because of the unprecedented demand for this collection, Target.com crashed. Repeatedly. A few days after I placed my orders on Target.com, I received several e-mail notifications for cancelled orders. I'm guessing they unintentionally oversold some items and didn't have enough stock to meet everyone's demands.
Most of the items that were cancelled from my order were houseware stuff (throw blankets, mugs and shower curtains, to name a few). I guess those were the most coveted pieces in this collection. The blanket is going for about $120-150 on eBay, and its retail price was just $49.99!
Was all the trouble worth it? I'd say yes, even if this shopping spree cost me a few hundred dollars. Here's a rundown of what I got, and what I think of each piece.
First, the clothes. I initially just wanted a vest, but I ended up getting this hoodie because it looked cute on the model:
The velour hoodie is surprisingly very well made, and the best part is...the pattern lines up perfectly ! I'm very finicky about misaligned patterns, you see. I'm keeping this.
I also purchased this cardigan because it looked like something I can wear to the office:
This sweater was one of my later purchases (I actually ordered it a day after the launch, and was surprised to see that it was stil there) and it turned out to be my favorite clothing item! It's so comfortable even if it's long-sleeved. Plus, the colors make me happy! Definitely a keeper.
Based on the reviews, the general consensus is that this next cardigan is the best clothing item in the collection and is the piece that comes closest to the real Missoni in quality. I tend to agree.
The cardigan is made of very heavy knit and looks really nice when worn. My only complaint is that it's quite heavy on the shoulders! I will definitely keep it, but will only wear it when it's really really cold.
Next up, the accessories. These were mostly hit or miss.
The ballet flats and the umbrella were 1-2 on my wishlist and I ended up being underwhelmed by both items. I'm still keeping both, though.
My favorite non-clothing item is the bag on the left of the picture above. They call it a travel tote, but I'll be using it as a laptop/office files tote. It fits long file folders and expandable envelopes with lots of room to spare. The small make-up pouch is made of the same waterproof material as the travel tote ... I just wish they used the inside lining on the outside instead. It's cuter!
My overall assessment: it's no surprise that there was such a frenzy surrounding this collection...it's probably the best designer collection Target has ever done. The clothes are definitely not as exquisite as real Missoni, but they're a good representation of the brand for the price.
After this shopping spree, I'm taking a vacation from designer collaborations for a while...my wallet is hurting! For those curious though, the next designer collaborations are the following:
October 30 - Albertus Swanepoel for Target (hats)
Dana Kellin for Target (jewelry)
Josie Natori for Target (lingerie and loungewear)
November 17 - Versace for H&M (mostly clothing)
February 2012 - Jason Wu for Target (mostly clothing)
If any of those collaborations interest you, be warned! Get your wallets and web browers ready!
Grabe ka Mel!! :)
ReplyDeletei love the hoodie and dark cardigan! cute shoes too!!! i actually regret a bit i didn't knew this sooner!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Nice haul Mel-Mel!
ReplyDeleteVersace and Jason Wu... Guh, low EQ moment. :))
ReplyDeleteJudy and Jill: Hay, I'm so broke naman!
ReplyDeleteMhean: I was waiting for this day to come for months!
Shasta: Thanks for visiting! Why aren't you blogging anymore? :(
Hi, Mel! Here via your Twitter :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Missoni haul! Maabilidad ka mag-abang ha. I especially like the travel tote and that last cardigan.
- Chrissie
Wow! You got really lucky! A LOT of people didn't get any of their orders at all! Target did not handle this collaboration well.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item from your loot is the long cardigan. It hope it gets cool enough for you to wear it!
Ikaw na Mel! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove the cardigan. Flats look good also, pero parang maiksi yung harap? Not long enough to cover your toes?