Target has restocked some of its Missoni collaboration sweaters and a few are even on sale. The one on the left is marked down to $34.99 and the one of the right is now $27.99. Take that all you Ebay mark-up lunatics!

Lovely in every way, a symphony of prints and colors, enjoy Missoni’s Spring/Summer 2012 runway. Like a moving  party and vacation all wrapped into one.

Back in October we had heard through sources that Target was desperately trying to refill some of the Missoni items that essentially vaporized after they were lauched. The trick was, Target wanted them by holiday, making it an impossible feat for a lot of suppliers. But it looks like some were able to meet the breakneck turnaround time, though even since we looked last night a lot has already sold out again. Still, as we type, the bicycle–one of our faves–is still available here.

That being said, the site itself remains as slow and stodgy as ever, sort of like e-tail 2001 with pages hung up and whatnot, making for an entirely unfun online shopping experience.

I keep reading that the Target x Missoni collection is completely sold out, but no, there are actually a smattering of items still available like the black and white cami ($29.99 for a “satin” fabric with quality levels no doubt akin to that of a giveaway tote bag) featured above. The two pages of items shown on the Target site are mostly housewares like glasses and plates, plus a few kids items and striped sox that look like, well, everyday striped sox that Target in desperation slapped a Missoni label on,  but we have heard….shhhh….that there may be reinforcements coming for holiday so keep your eyes on the site if this collabo interests you.

Seeing how the world currently seems to have Missoni fever, how about these hi-tops, which are part of an ongoing collaboration between Converse and Missoni. Available at Hanon, starting October 1st.

Anchoring the quite exuberant and optimistic fashion shown by Missoni for Milan Fashion Week were these “Candyland” sandals. Are they right for these doomy-gloomy and overly serious times? Ah well, someone needs to keep the embers of positivity burning for sunnier days ahead, no? Via Coolechic.

See another view of this shoe on the next page.

The issue with Missoni is that all by itself it sometimes can look cheapish but then you add in Target’s factories handling the making of this collaboration and the snob in me has some doubts about how the clothes will look on the rack. It doesn’t help that manufacturing costs are way up this year and most retailers (especially ones like Target) have downgraded the materials they use to keep their profits from taking hits. But whatever, I imagine for early-arrivers there will be a few items worth grabbing. #tryingnot2bcynical&failing

A little out of it folks…been gone on a journey of sorts for about the past two weeks. Thank goodness for SGP holding down the fort, bless her heart–seriously. Anyway, here’s the first Missoni for Target ad. Product hits store September 13th. The guy’s cardigan is kind of cute, but so often these collabos fall short of the hype when it comes to the quality of the actual garments that hit the floor. Via Fashionfoisgras.

The Target collaboration with Missoni is the first one in a while at the big-box retailer that fashion lovers have been excited about so you will find these images from the ad photo shoot all over the style blogs today. The idea is that they were taken on the sly, but judging from the quality and range, and the fact that they landed first on TFS, one cannot help but suspect they were intentionally leaked.

More on the next page including a Missoni roller suitcase.

Missoni partners with the beloved rubber flip flops Haivanas on a capsule collection featuring their trademark prints and use of color. Take a look at more styles on the next page. Available at haiavanas and net-a-porter,  spotted on neo2.