Harlem Designers Bring High Fashion on the Cheap to New Manhattan Target

July 9, 2010 3:54pmcommentprint

The East Harlem Target will feature designs from Isabel and Ruben Toledo and Chef Marcus Samuelsson.

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Isabel and Ruben Toledo Target Bathing Suits

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Isabel and Ruben Toledo launched a swimwear line. (L. to R.): Bandeau Bikini and Bottom, $17.99 each; One-Piece Shoulder Strap Suit, $34.99; Triangle Bikini and Bottom, $17.99 each.

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Isabel and Ruben Toledo designed a swimwear line for the new store. This sarong retails for $24.99.

Isabel and Ruben Toledo Target Coverup and T-Shirt

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The Toledo's designs will benefit El Museo Del Barrio. (L. to R.): Cut-Out Coverup, $24.99; Face T-Shirt, $19.99.

Isabel and Ruben Toledo Target Beach Towels

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Toledo's line includes these beach towels for $24.99 each.

Stephen Burrows East Harlem Target Dresses Trio

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Stephen Burrows designs (L. to R.): Tie-Front Top, $19.99; Multicolor Strip Skirt, $24.99; Off-the-Shoulder Dress, $34.99; Keyhole Tank Dress, $34.99.

Stephen Burrows East Harlem Target Separates and Stripe Top

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Burrows separates, (L. to R.): Hooded Long Dress, $34.99; Short-Sleeve Top, $19.99; Tie-Front Top, $19.99; Short Pocket Skirt, $24.99.

Stephen Burrows East Harlem Target Leopard Prints

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Burrows fanciful and feminine combinations (L. to R.): Leopard Ruffle Top, $19.99; Leopard Skirt, $24.99; Short-Sleeve Solid Dress, $29.99; Leopard Print Short-Sleeve Dress, $34.99.

Marcus Samuelsson East Harlem Target Pot Holders

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A pair of Chef Samuelsson designed pot holders go for $4.99 each. Samuelsson had Harlem buzzing earlier this year with news of a new restaurant in the neighborhood, where he also lives.

Marcus Samuelsson East Harlem Target Napkins

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A Marcus Samuelsson designed napkin, $3.99.

Marcus Samuelsson East Harlem Target Place Mat

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Samuelsson's colorful place mats retail for $4.99 each. In a nod to East Harlem's Spanish-speaking community, the designs celebrate "Comida Fresca" (fresh food).

Marcus Samuelsson East Harlem Target Kitchen Towels

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Marcus Samuelsson's kitchen designs for the opening of the new East Harlem Target feature neighborhood references to El Barrio and East 116th Street. These retail for $4.99 each.