Archive: August 21st, 2008

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A new Bravo show, The Rachel Zoe Project, is not the only thing Rachel Zoe has up her stylish sleeve. Between styling stars like Jennifer Garner, Cameron Diaz, Joy Bryant, Debra Messing and more, the stylist extraordinaire is planning her own handbag line. With two collections for Judith Leiber under her belt, Rachel is ready to give it a go on her own. Her vision for her line is to create something that encompasses her own personal style. “Anything I do will always have vintage inspiration,” Rachel tells PEOPLE. “It’s the music I love, the clothes I love, the accessories I love and the icons I love from that time period ['60s and '70s].” Currently, Rachel’s designs for Judith Leiber sell upwards of $800, but with her own line, that won’t be the case. “My number one goal is to bring a fantasy element to reality and make things affordable for people within any budget,” says Rachel, who counts London’s Topshop and H&M among her favorite places to shop. We can’t wait to get our hands on some of her deisgns. Products are expected in 2009, but no dates have been finalized. Tell us: Would you buy a bag by Rachel Zoe?

Courtesy Target

Accessories designer Dean Harris is the latest name to launch an affordable luxury line at Target. The designer, whose jewelry has accessorized the runway collections of Bill Blass and Marc Jacobs and is sold at fine retailers like Barneys New York, has created a collection inspired by nature. The feminine and delicate pieces that feature such designs as hearts, leaves, flowers, peace signs and more are crafted from a range of materials including sterling silver, semi-precious stones, pearls and shells. Prices will range from $19.99 to $79.99, with two special holiday-edition pieces priced at $99.99 and $249.99. Dean Harris’s Target collection will be available at most Target stores nationwide and at Target.com through December 26, 2008. Shop the whole collection here.