The celebrities–many of them sporting outfits from the collaboration–came out in full force for the H&M x Versace runway presentation held in New York City last night. Big names included Uma Thurman, Blake Lively, Prince, Linda Evangelista, Blondie, Sofia Coppola, Alan Cumming, Terry Richardson, plus more. NY-based designers were there in big numbers, too, including Alexander Wang (above with Zoe Kravitz), Joseph Altuzarra, Lazaro Hernandez & JackMcCollough, Anna Sui and Brian Atwood.
See all of the above on the next page plus a bunch more.
Above is a video of the H&M x Versace runway show, which took place last night in New York City. I’m sitting here trying to think of any retailer or brand that does a better job of hyping its collaborations than H&M and I’m drawing a blank. It really is a master at the game. As always the Snobs view it as a big win for budget-minded fashion lovers and H&M, with a more questionable outcome for the brand being collaborated with. It would be so interesting if someone were to investigate the impact these partnerships have a year or so after all the attention has faded. A positive because of all the increased publicity or a negative with the core customer turned off by the down-marketing of a lux brand?
H&M is partnering on a capsule collection with the costume designer, Trish Summerville (that’s her in the above image front and center with the blonde mohawkish hair), for the flick Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, which opens in December. In the fashion world the movie has already received quite a bit of buzz because Rooney Mara one of the actresses appearing in the movie was featured on the cover of Vogue’s November issue.
As for the collection, it has that Alexander Wang/Balmain, downtown rock ‘n’ roll feel to it, which is hardly new, even for H&M, and yet it’s still a bit of a watershed moment to see this look officially packaged to go mass.
Images of the complete H&M x Versace have finally arrived, making up a collection that includes dresses, skirts, top, accessories (including leather choker necklaces!), scarves and even a couple of throw pillows. The items we posted here represent the standouts–the Versace skirt whose print speaks to the over-the-top Italian extravagence that is this brand’s signature and the Asian-inspired-design-on-black fabric that reflects the label’s talent for creating amazing prints with searing color combinations. Both of these items recall Gianni and what more could you ask for than that. Also worthy of note, the leather dress with studded details that’s already been shown quite a bit in magazine editorials and even worn by Anna Dello Russo.
See the collection styled on Abbey Lee Kershaw here. See the rest of the items on the next page.
Even if we don’t tend to jump on the mass/designer bandwagon, declaring love at the news of them, we are still curious! Take a look at what Donatella and her team will have in store for women in November. Spotted at stylepantry
Clog makers Swedish Hasbeens are collaborating with H&M on a collection of clogs, we presume are for a Spring 2011 launch. Some of them, like the pair featured here are quite a fun departure from the classic clog profile this company has been known for. More on the next page. Via Popbee.
Available at select H&M locations in Sweden on February 3rd, is the 11 piece collection designed by “modebloggerska” Swedish fashion blogger Elin Kling . This marks the first time the mega brand collaborates with a fashion blogger. Being totally biased in my love of all things blogger related and my longtime love affair with Stockholm, I will admit that on a sleekness of fashion and simplicity of design this is probably my favorite H&M collaboration so far. Each one of the pieces easily find a home into any woman’s wardrobe. There’s nothing gimmicky or even super trendy about it , which I love! Then again it should not really be a surprise considering Kling’s fashion cred .View the complete collection on the next page courtesy of Elin Kling.
We’ve already provided images from the runway, now watch the video and get a feel for how fun and fabulous the H&M Lanvin “Haute Couture” show was. If nothing else, perhaps this collaboration will put some fun and life back on the runway.
Lanvin and H&M presented a high-end version of the collection that will soon appear in the chain’s doors. Taking place at the Pierre Hotel, runway models included Asia Chow, Pixie Geldof, Dree Hemingway, Olga and Anna Dello Russo. Alber Elbaz, too, was there to give a wave at the end of the show. Many images of the show after the flip.
