# Global Retail Fashion Thakoon Panichgul for Target Go International By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-09 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-go-international-introduces-thakoon-panichgul References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=album&albid=90) & [pressroom.target](http://pressroom.target.com/pr/news/fashion/go-international/) Somebody at [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-and-target) has a great view into the future. Thakoon Panichgul is Michelle Obama's favorite designer and Thakoon Panichgul will launch Target's [Go International spring special collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-and-champion) on Christmas Day. The [line of pret-a-porter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-victorias-secret) will be in Target's sweet spot of pricing, ranging from $20 to $70 and will focus on spring. I think I see alot of Target gift cards on women's wish lists. (Photos from Thakoon's NY Fashion Week) **Implications** - Consumers relish in having immediate and affordable access to today's popular products. Businesses that are able to offer consumers items at low-costs will see large returns in today's consumption-driven society. Consumers will likely invest in the companies able to offer the widest range of sought-after products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Fashion:** Lower-cost fashion products are in high demand as consumers seek immediate and affordable access to popular items. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Partnerships between high-end designers and mass retailers create unique and accessible fashion collections for consumers. - **Seasonal Fashion:** Fashion lines that focus on specific seasons capitalize on consumer preferences and drive sales during targeted periods. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers that offer affordable and trendy fashion items can attract a wide range of consumers. - **Fashion Design:** Designers and brands that collaborate with mass retailers can expand their customer base and increase brand recognition. - **E-commerce:** Online retail platforms that offer a wide selection of sought-after and affordable fashion products have the potential to gain a large customer following. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Patterned Diverse Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-and-target.md) - [Collaboration Springtime Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diane-von-furstenberg-for-target-collection.md) - [Collaborative Retailer Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-collection.md) - [Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diane-von-furstenberg-1.md) - [Affordable Designer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-navy-x-anna.md) - [Multi-Brand Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-2.md) - [UK Designer T-Shirt Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-x-anya-hindmarch.md) - [Design-Forward Concept Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-soho.md) - [Designer Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-c-springsummer-2025.md)