Sure, I went to Target for the much-publicized Missoni opening day. I had to. Didn’t I?
I wasn’t expecting any grandiose surprise awaiting; I knew what products and patterns were part of the collection thanks to facebook and blog updates, and I’m sure it was like Black Friday in some cities with hundreds of customers waiting to clear the shelves at 8AM, but it wasn’t like that in Rochester. In fact, the shelves were pretty much still full and organized when we stopped in during the late afternoon on Tuesday, which was a good thing because we got to see so many products in person, but you know that me and the whole decision-making thing… one tote? Two totes? Can I get two totes?
I didn’t buy either, for the record. I have enough travel bags to tote around with. Plus, we rode the scooters to Target and that puts a limit on how much you can buy.
I spend less when I scoot everywhere. My bank account loves the Ruckus.
I did immediately covet most of the office materials, especially the pink-lined paper of this clipboard (with rubber band placeholders, score). If I had to write on pink paper for the rest of my life… I think I’d be OK with that.
I didn’t buy that either though (because I don’t use memo pads or clip boards now that I’m not in an office environment) but I did snatch up some bulldog clips for the office and small journals that I use on a day-to-day basis for shopping lists, project notes, and conference call doodles.
The journals are a set of three (and were priced at $7.99 which is just about what I’m used to paying for my little trios at Target). Each has its own identity, looking pretty adorable with the prints and clean binding.
If I had to choose, I actually think the black ziggy is my favorite.
There was another trio of notebooks too if you don’t like the set I bought; the colors on that set would have more perfectly matched the coffee mug that I added to my collection for $4.99.
The clothes didn’t keep my attention very long, but the housewares were right on. The coffee cup was my only splurge for now, but I really liked the tall tumblers (and will buy if they go on sale from their listed $4-ish price); my current set of tumblers from my (still favorite) Orla Kiely collection circa 2009 are still holdin’ strong.
We both really liked the large glass bowl on display. It was a standout in the collection, especially sitting next to the melamine plates and bowls.
The colors in the glass were beautiful, and the overall weight of the piece made it seem like it should cost more than just $30.
There was just one thing holding us back from bringing it home (besides the whole scooter space limit thing). Inside each of the bowls on display, there was a light ring in the glass. Kind of like someone left tea sitting in the bottom of the bowl for awhile. A definite production woe that made us feel like we’d always be trying to get it clean.
I’m not confident that it’ll all make it to markdown mode, but I’ll be checking back in on it in a little while to see. Speaking of markdown mode, I hope everyone’s enjoying the home decor/back-to-school sale prices. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much stuff in Target marked 50% off at once.
What did everyone else score from Missoni?
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I didn’t go to Target yesterday because I thought everything would be sold out.
Maybe a quick trip tonight to see what is left. Did you like any of the clothing?
The clothes were just OK. I wasn’t impressed with the quality of the knits to be honest. Other collections they’ve hosted in the past seem to have been more well-executed with nicer materials. And the patterns and colors in the collection just weren’t right for my everyday wardrobe. But that’s just me! Call me plain Jane.
Emily,
I finally made it over there this morning. Pretty much everything was gone. I saw a sweater for my daughter and some lingerie. The household goods were pretty much gone except for 2 comforters. A couple pairs of shoes and rain boots were left at the Penfield store.
I would have loved to have bought a dress to wear with tights!
Rebecca
Do you think they’ll restock?
Not to get all high and mighty on you? But since I learned that Target gave $25,000 to Michelle Bachman’s Presidential Campaign, I just. can’t. shop. there.
Just can’t.
The thought of giving money who – in turn – decided to give money to her? (even if it’s just a teeny tiny itsy bitsy drop in the bucket) gives me the skeevies.
Filed into the Things I Just Didn’t Know folder. I can’t explain why people and companies do what they do, but I’d still rather get my dish detergent and notebooks at Target rather than Walmart, land of the unsorted and almighty. But that’s just me.
I scooted to Target a little late (by two days) and everything had been picked through, unfortunately. I wanted one of those travel totes oh so badly, but they were sold out. The five other Target stores in my area were sold out too. Bummer. But I did score a clipboard, two milkcrate bins, a beanie, and an adorable pencil box. :)
Oooh good finds – I did like those milkcrate bins a lot, I just didn’t have a place in the house I immediately wanted them for! Do you think they’ll restock so you can get a tote?
I’m pretty sure (being a cynic and all) that the whole IT’S ALL SELLING OUT AND WE CRASHED OUR SITE thing is all PR and was them trying to create demand. The one video they show of people rushing into the store was probably a leftover video from black Friday last Thanksgiving.
Amazing PR strategy, if it’s true. Maybe some day I will have the opportunity to put a campaign like that to the test.
I briefly got caught up in the hype and checked things online… the target website [which is almost a unique store in itself and can have COMPLETELY different prices than the store… which I learned when I bought my favorite camera ever…] Everything I liked was still in stock at the Greece location and NOWHERE near b’lo… weird? I wasn’t impressed with the quality of the sweaters either…
I’m really surprised that the prices would be different – I haven’t looked into it yet to see the variance but I will. I was disappointed with the clothes. Previous lines have just felt better to the touch.
Only for some stuff… there was a $50 price difference between my camera online and in store! I’d just be mindful for pricier purchases.
I checked the O.P. location last night to see what was left… slim pickin’s.
A very good-to-know. Thanks for making the Target rounds :) Not Missoni-related, Pete reports that the Batavia Target has the most clearance products than any other store in the galaxy right now. If you’re passin’ on through, just FYI.