Big Retailers Discover Haute Couture

Wal-Mart(WMT Quote) is arriving to the designer fray a bit late, preferring in past years to take on celebrity designers like Mary-Kate and Ashley than more-studied fashion names. For the 2008-09 winter season, look for Norma Kamali at select Wal-Mart stores with women's wear, children's clothing, accessories and home furnishings.

First to hit stores is the women's collection that includes career wear of print jersey, tank and wrap dresses in bold red and black colors. Prices are staggeringly low, between $15 and $20, and even available online so you don't even have to actually enter a Wal-Mart. More casual pieces include a chic batwing cardigan and patent satchel bag with matching slingback pumps.

If you're heading over the pond during any part of the holiday season, two women are making headlines in High Street store windows. First is supermodel Kate Moss looking to duplicate her magical fashion formula at Top Shop. The all-new Christmas Collection launches on Oct. 28 and includes vintage-inspired blouses, brocade trousers and floor-length sequin dresses designed by the supermodel herself.

Not to be left out of the fray, Marks & Spencer teams up with "Sex and the City" designer Patricia Field for her "Destination Style" collection. Think sexy Samantha dresses inspired by city living with full-skirted trench coats, metallic baby doll dresses and a footwear collection of metallic heels and pumps to make you the eggnog queen of any holiday party.