Paul & Joe for Target

French fashion label Paul & Joe is creating an exclusive clothing collection for Target. The French designer brand is the third to have launched a line for the US retail giant.

Paul & Joe's creator, Sophie Albou, is designing a line of women's wear for fall/winter 2006/7 for Target. Albou just launched a fine jewellery line to celebrate the opening of her boutique on the prestigious Avenue Montaigne in Paris.

"Sophie Albou immediately understood what we wanted," said Trish Adams, senior vice president of Target, in a press release. "Her collection is filled with original, elegant creations with a very girly touch."

The collection will be launched in 1,148 Target stores form 1 August and will be available for 90 days.

The line will consist of blouses, tops, sweaters, pants, skirts, jeans and coats, with prices ranging between $7.99 and $149.