Kohl's Department Stores Announces Partnership with Designer Derek Lam

Kohl's Department Stores

today announced a partnership with Derek Lam, who will be the second designer for the retailer's DesigNation limited-edition collection. As part of the Kohl's DesigNation concept featuring premier designer fashions based on international inspiration, the Derek Lam collection will draw creative influence from his trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The collection features misses' apparel and swimwear and will be available exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com beginning in April 2013. Kohl's will launch multiple DesigNation collections throughout the year. Each collection will feature a different designer, marrying his or her aesthetic with influence from various international destinations.