# Charming French-Inspired Diffusions Chic Pieces in the Jason Wu for Target Collection By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-01-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jason-wu-for-target References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Jason-Wu-Target-Photos-21154506?) & [target](http://www.target.com) The Jason Wu for [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diane-von-furstenberg-1) collection will be hitting stores in early February and I'm sure fashionistas everywhere are just dying to know what the fashion ingenue will be whipping up for the mass retailer. Luckily, a few images have been released to whet your appetite! According to Fashionologie, the designs from the Jason Wu for Target line are inspired by [French New Wave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-for-breakfast) films as well as actress Jean Seberg. The collection features chic and charming pieces, including pretty pleated skirts, printed shirt dresses and gorgeous blouses accented with 2012's must-have peter pan collar. In addition to clothing, the line will include scarves, handbags and other covetable accessories, but the best part is that everything will cost less than $60. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **French-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create affordable and stylish French-inspired clothing lines for mass retailers. - **Printed Shirt Dresses:** Potential for fashion brands to incorporate printed shirt dresses into their collections as a trendy and affordable option. - **Affordable Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory brands to create covetable and affordable scarves, handbags, and other accessories for the mass market. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can capitalize on the French-inspired trend by creating affordable and chic clothing collections. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can benefit from the demand for printed shirt dresses by offering them as trendy and affordable options to consumers. - **Accessory Design:** Accessory designers have the opportunity to create affordable and covetable scarves, handbags, and other accessories to match the French-inspired fashion trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diane-von-furstenberg-1.md) - [Whimsical Patterned Diverse Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-and-target.md) - [Collaborative Retailer Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-collection.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Affordable Designer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-navy-x-anna.md) - [Chic Whimsical-Film Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wizard-of-oz-capsule.md) - [Film-Themed Retailer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-x-disney-the-little-mermaid-collection.md) - [Artistic Ready-to-Wear Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-x-yayoi-kusama-collaboration.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md)