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Good news for many fashionistas!! Alexander McQueen would be designing a special collection for Target. According to WWD, Target is indeed launching a new line initiative entitled Designer Collaborations in March 2009. The program is said to bring the styles of well-established designers to the masses at Target's low prices. This is a different program from Target's Go International, which focuses on young and emerging designers.

Gucci will be launching a special white version of its Tattoo Heart Collection for Gucci's 4th annual campaign to benefit UNICEF. This collection will all feature a tattoo-style heart motif and from which 25% of sales will be donated to the organization that fights for children's rights globally. The collection will launch in Gucci stores in over 20 countries and will begin Nove. 19 through Jan 31, 2009.

Tom Ford, who largely left the fashion world behind to try his hand in Hollywood, announced his first deal to direct a film called "A Single Man" starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore and Matthew Goode. He has started filming in Los Angeles already.

Dean and Dan Caten, Canadian born twins and designers of DSQUARED2 lifestyle fashion brand, have recently partnered with Usher for his "One Nigh Stand" ladies only concert tour, which has started in Atlantic city on Nov. 2. The designers have selected a various looks to reflect a sexy and sophistcated DSQUARED2 style for Usher. Here are the designer sketches.