Anna Sui's Gossip Girl-Inspired collection for Target!

At least one good thing is coming out of the recession: plenty of designer collaborations with stores offering affordable price points!

Anna Sui will be the second established designer, after Alexander McQueen, to do a collection for Target under their Designer Collaboration series.

Her inspiration?

The four ladies from Gossip Girl: Blair, Serena, Vanessa and Jenny.

“When I was in Asia last year, all the young girls kept asking me about the different locations in New York City where the characters from ‘Gossip Girl’ live,” Sui told WWD. “By combining the elements of art, city, spirit, punk and glamour, we created a collection that exudes New York City fashion.”

The line will hit stores September 13 and will be available through October 17.

I can't wait to channel my inner Blair!

YSL and Puma's collaboration

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Are designers sneakers the latest trend?

Christian Louboutin, who is usually known for his red-soled heels, recently created a leopard-print sneaker.

Now, Yves Saint Laurent has teamed up with its sister company Puma to create a high-top sneaker for men.

The sneaker, which is available in black leather and grey suede is available in YSL boutiques, but will be sold exclusively on its e-commerce site in the states.

This is not Puma's first collaboration with the Gucci Group brands, as they have previously worked with Alexander McQueen and Sergio Rossi.

Would you wear designer sneakers? Or would you stick to your good old Nikes?