While I’ll raise an eyebrow to the casting of a South Asian model for a character who is Middle Eastern, I definitely love the exposure of more South Asian models in major ad campaigns, especially for Indian/Spanish model Alyssah Ali (who interestingly enough, was born in Trinidad and Tobago, and raised in Canada). I’ll also highly suggest the collection for Sephora for any die-hard Disney fanatics.

To shop the collection, please go here.

Have you checked out The New Icons collection featuring models Liu Wen, Joan Smalls, Daphne Groeneveld, and Lindsay Wixson? The model-approved looks are available at multiple H&M locations across the country – go get them now!

View the collection here. Check out some of our favorite pieces in the gallery below!

Fashion’s wonder boy at the end of his debut at Balenciaga (courtesy of NY Times).

When it was announced in late November that Alexander Wang would take over as the next Creative Director for brand Balenciaga (after Nicolas Ghesquière ended his 15-year run), it left the fashion industry in uproar. Would he be able to follow in the footsteps of Ghesquière and carry on the brand’s legacy? While Wang has already made quite a name for himself at a young age as a fashion designer, many believed that he didn’t carry enough experience.

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What are you getting on February 10th from Prabal Gurung’s collection for Target? We have some items in mind – and we can’t wait until the collection hits stores and online. In the meantime, check out this adorable video promoting the line.

Check out the lookbook for Prabal Gurung’s capsule collection for Target, which launches February 10th. Tell us what you think!

Prabal Gurung for Target – swoon!

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Nepalese fashion designer Prabal Gurung is the next designer collaboration in line for Target. After last year’s huge success with Jason Wu, many eyes are on Gurung for this year’s collaboration. Gurung states this collection is inspired by love – which is perfect timing for February (Valentine’s Day, ladies!).

Actress Olivia Thirlby at a campaign shoot in Prabal Gurung for Target.

The 80-piece collection will range in price from $19.99 to $199.99 for apparel and $12.99 to $39.99 for accessories. The collection will be available in Target stores and on Target.com Feb. 10 through March 23, 2013.

Check out the exclusive video from New York Magazine here!

Get ready for Shanghai Tang‘s new collection for spring/summer 2011: Metamorphosis. This luxury lifestyle brand has a global presence with more than 40 boutiques around the world, located only in the most prestigious shopping districts. It is one of the most recognized Chinese brands around the world, selling their merchandise in metropolitan cities like New York, Beijing, London, Paris, Las Vegas, Dubai, and of course Hong Kong, where it was originally founded in 1994.

Shanghai Tang S/S 2011 campaign.

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