● After presenting his mainline collection in Paris for the past two seasons, designer Zac Posen will show at Lincoln Center on September 11. [Style] ● The Hermes semi-annual sample sale returns to Soiffer Haskins on September 22 through 25. [Racked NY] ● Enter to win a VIP trip for two to Los Angeles for the American Music Awards when you purchase a Swag Like Us tee from Neiman Marcus. [NMdaily]

● On June 17, Alexander Wang will debut a new collection of small leather goods available for purchase exclusively on eBay's flash-sales hub, Fashion Vault. [Style] ● To kick off the new Z Spoke by Zac Posen offerings on Rent the Runway, the popular luxury rental portal is giving away three handbags from the designer's diffusion line. [Racked] ● We're loving these handmade leather sunnies by Berlin-based label Sic Gloria. [WBE]

When I arrived late to a brunch at Le Caprice yesterday, gentlemanly host Zac Posen interrupted his meal mid-bite to graciously welcome me to his affair. I was already riding high with anxiety—arriving late only to discover that the room was filled with the most recognizable faces in the fashion and journalism worlds. But his warm welcome, combined with the fact that I was about to enjoy some mid-day cocktails courtesy of Belvedere Bloody Mary, put me immediately at ease.

Good news: Target is bringing back 34 looks from their GO International Designer Collection, meaning collaborations with the likes of Rodarte, Zac Posen, and Proenza Schouler! Bad News: Although it features 17 designer collaborations, and yes, some from our favorites, we can't help but feel there's still something to be desired. For one, they're all dresses, which means we'll have to stick to eBay for that Jean Paul Gaultier moto jacket, Mulberry crossbody, and McQ Alexander McQueen anything.

After William Rast’s recent unsuccessful collaboration with Target, we’re ready for another big name to drop that inspires mania more akin the Zac Posen and Lanvin collections. However, the next designer slated to team up with Target is Calypso St. Barth, which you might not be familiar with unless you’re over 40 and perpetually on a beach vacation - seemingly the only type of woman who can afford the clothes.

From her red-and-white polka dot mini dress, black stockings, and over-sized yellow pumps, Minnie Mouse has become the most famous style icon in animation. Originally designed in 1920s flapper-style, the fashion-forward Disney character has been a trendsetter for nearly a century (and not just as a Halloween costume for tots and tweens). In 2008, Minnie took on NYC Fashion Week as part of Zac Posen’s memorable ready-to-wear collection, where models walked down the runway with black pom-poms in their hair like mouse ears. More recently, Mickey’s better half has made an appearance in Forever 21’s 2010 holiday collection as “Minnie Muse."

Diffusion lines are no longer just for big-name designers and internationally recognized fashion houses. In fact, lower-priced lines are fast becoming as essential for budding designers as independently run e-commerce sites. Zac Posen launched his, Z Spoke, just last year, while Alexander Wang has not one but two lower-priced brand extensions. Vena Cava is following suit with a t-shirt-centric line for FW10 called Viva Vena. Rad Hourani has had the same idea too. Now, news has it London-based designer and sometimes television host Henry Holland is expanding his namesake brand in the same way.

● Mena Suvari at the Zac Posen for Target shopping party: "Sushi at Nobu." ● Ginnifer Goodwin: "Candle 79 here. Madeleine Bistro in L.A." ● Selma Blair: "I love the Savoy and I love Minetta Tavern." ● Zac Posen: "My favorite restaurant Kai, just closed in New York. And I'm very saddened about Takashimaya. I love Casa Lever has the best steak and great pasta. It's really good Italian."

Zac Posen's lower-priced collaboration for Target may not be hitting stores until Sunday, but the preview pop-up that Target launched in Manhattan yesterday has already been picked clean. In far less than the 24 hours it was slated to be open the store sold of nearly all of its small sizes. Of the sale yesterday Racked NY said, "Don't bother. What was great is gone; what's left isn't so great." Or, in other words: "many froofy party dresses that feel like they should cost $25 but cost $80. A red leather motorcycle jacket that would almost be cute if it wasn't $200." The fact that Posen's collection is a bit higher-priced than many parallel collabs has been a point of contention for some shoppers since price points were released. But, if the sales in NYC yesterday are any indication, if you're still looking to land styles from the line you'd best get to shopping early.

Target is keeping the buzz going with regard to Zac Posen's not-yet-launched diffusion line. In advance of the line's hitting stores April 25, Target is giving New Yorkers the chance to score Posen's designs a full ten days early. "Beginning at 11pm on April 15 to 11pm on April 16, Zac Posen's Go International collection for Target will be available exclusively in a pop-up shop located at 481 Eight Avenue in Manhattan," says Coutorture. Posen's entire line, which includes hit items like a yellow Umbrellas of Cherbourg-appropriate rain coat, floral maxi dresses, metallic minis and swimsuits and not one but two dresses that involve removable sections, will be on sale at the temporary space.