Catherine Malandrino for Kohl's: Bringing Chic French Style to the Masses

Designer collaboration fatigue is a real thing-after witnessing so many weak partnerships, sold-out collections, and poor materials it's easy to dismiss upcoming diffusion lines. But with the recent success of Phillip Lim's Target collection, clearly shoppers are still interested if the pairing is right. Thankfully Catherine Malandrino's new collection for Kohl's is oh so good. We caught up with the French designer, the third to participate in Kohl's DesigNation concept, to ask her about the endeavor. "I don't think about the price when I design a collection," Malandrino told Yahoo Shine. "I think about the inspiration, the poetry. Making sure I create something very unique. Fashion is inspirational for many women, but not all of them can afford it. For me the idea of bringing Paris to America and making it right for all women, this was really the challenge." Malandrino's collection brings her sleek, sexy aesthetic to impeccably styled dresses, skirts, tops, pants and jackets ranging from $36 to $130. The line is set to launch September 27, but some items are already available! Check out our top picks. By Joanna Douglas, Yahoo Shine Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor