Karl Lagerfeld’s designer capsule collection for Macy’s will be available in Macy’s stores starting August 31, but not much has been revealed about the collection other than the usual press release mumbo jumbo: “limited-edition women’s apparel pieces reminiscent of the designer’s signature style.”
But wait, there are some images of the collection:
Ah, I’m just kidding. My five-year-old cousin drew these. Actually, no, she didn’t. These are the images that were released with Macy’s press release. Don’t they make you totally excited for Lagerfeld’s collection?!
(I hope you can sense my sarcasm.)
The thing is, Macy’s has been trying to up their fashion game for some time, but I have yet to purchase a piece from any of their designer capsule collections. I really can’t say the same for, say, Target’s designer collaborations. Why is this? Are the Macy’s collections missing the mark? Are the pieces too expensive?
The collection will feature dresses, tops, T-shirts, jackets, modern tweeds, leggings, crocodile print, and Lagerfeld’s signature high-collared neck, priced on average between $50-$170. Macy’s chief merchandising officer said that Lagerfeld’s participation in the Macy’s designer capsule collections “marks a very fashionable milestone.”
Lagerfeld’s collection for H&M sold out in a matter of hours, so it will be really interesting to see the consumer response at Macy’s. I’m also hoping they release more images–and by images, I mean photographs of the actual clothes!–of the collection before it hits stores. In the meantime, you can view images of Lagerfeld’s previous collections over at New York Magazine.
