12 H&M Designer Collaborations For Affordable Designer Pieces
Top high street fashion brand, H&M has collaborated with some of the most popular luxury labels to create affordable designer pieces – here are 12 H&M designer collaborations you need in your life.
We all know and love H&M – so many super stylish and chic clothes for an affordable price! But since 2004 H&M has upped its game and has been taking part in designer collaborations that are completely irresistible. These collaborations are usually released once or twice a year and have opened luxury labels to a whole new audience, with pieces available for much more affordable prices.
So, if you are a fan of the H&M collaboration concept, here are 12 of the H&M designer collaborations you should know about.
12 H&M designer Collaborations
1. Jimmy Choo x H&M
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Beloved luxury footwear brand, Jimmy Choo, collaborated with H&M all the way back in 2009, creating a line of stunning yet affordable shoes. This capsule collection included a range of boots, flats, and heels – just like these Leather Sandals.
These 4-inch heels have a thick black buckled ankle strap and animal print foot strap for a bold and striking look. Pair with a little black dress as the perfect accessory.
2. Marni x H&M
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Marni is a luxury Italian fashion house founded in Milan in 1994 and has been creating elegant and sophisticated womenswear ever since.
All of the pieces in the Marni x H&M collection were available for less than $150, making these beautiful Marni designs much more accessible. The graphic print on this mid-length skirt makes it quintessentially Marni and it is the perfect fall-winter piece to style with black boots and a chunky knit.
3. Stella McCarney x H&M
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The Stella McCartney brand is known for sleek and stylish pieces that are staples in any wardrobe. The Stella McCartney x H&M collaboration was no different – the collection was filled with chic clothes and accessories that were versatile and a must-have in any wardrobe.
This champagne-colored silk blouse is the perfect example, a classic and timeless piece that can be dressed up or down.
4. Maison Martin Margiela x H&M
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The Maison Martin Margiela x H&M happened in 2012 and was an instant success with fashion enthusiasts all over the world. This very special collection included ripped and reconstructed denim, bold bodysuits, and striking dresses.
This Reconstructed Denim Jacket shows how the collaboration combined the unique design of the house of Margiela with the staple pieces often found in H&M.
5. Isabel Marant x H&M
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The Isabel Marant x H&M collaboration was perfect for anyone with a minimalist and refined style. The delicate, special details added to each item make the collection synonymous with the French Isabel Marant style.
This Wool Peacoat is the perfect example of the effortlessly stylish aesthetic of the collaboration – a go-to coat in any wardrobe with its classic silhouette and versatile color.
6. Karl Lagerfeld x H&M
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Karl Lagerfeld was best known as the long-time creative director of Chanel and a previous creative director at Fendi and Chloe, but Lagerfeld also has his own eponymous label and it was this label that collaborated with H&M in 2004.
The pieces in this collection were often black and white and decorated with the silhouette or cartoon image of Lagerfeld himself to create an eye-catching look – just like this black handbag.
7. Balmain x H&M
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The Balmain x H&M collection, that came out in 2015, brought the classic edgy studded Balmain aesthetic to a mass audience.
Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, ensured the H&M collaboration had that instantly recognizable Balmain look, with lots of black dresses, shirts, and outerwear, decorated with sparkling silver hardware. We love this relaxed cotton biker jacket – a perfect transitional piece to throw on with jeans or a floral dress.
8. Alexander Wang x H&M
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The athleisure style of the Alexander Wang x H&M made this collection an instant hit with customers across the globe. The collection was predominantly black and grey, fitting perfectly with the striking Alexander Wang collections usually shown at New York Fashion Week.
This Leather Shirt shows the textural finish of some of the Alexander Wang x H&M, creating a high-fashion, sleek and sophisticated look.
9. Versace x H&M
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The new collection from Donatella Versace in collaboration with H&M was so popular that the H&M website crashed soon after the collection was launched.
This collection had that quintessential Versace look, with lots of gold, pattern, and sequined glamour – completely irresistible! This sparkling yellow silk and sequin dress perfectly illustrates the luxe design of the Versace x H&M collaboration.
10. Comme Des Garçons x H&M
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Rei Kawakubo, the founder of one of the biggest names in the fashion world, Comme Des Garçons, has taken part in many collaborations and in 2008 she worked with H&M to create a limited edition collection that made the quirky Comme Des Garçons designs more affordable.
The experimental collection included playful dresses, deconstructed outerwear, and beautiful ruffled blouses – just like the one pictured above.
11. Simone Rocha x H&M
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One of the latest designer collaborations was with Irish designer Simone Rocha and the collection sold out extremely quickly. Simone Rocha, whose collections are usually displayed on the catwalk at London Fashion Week, is known for her use of bows, tulle, and ruffles – all elements that were incorporated into the H&M collection.
We just love this black ruffled top from the collaboration. This collaboration made Rocha into a household name and her collections even more in demand!
12. Giambattista Valli x H&M
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The Italian fashion designer, Giambattista Valli, is known for elaborate, voluminous tulle gowns that are just breathtaking.
Giambattista Valli’s ready-to-wear and haute couture pieces are usually very expensive so the H&M collaboration was incredible as it made the Giambattista Valli design aesthetic a little more affordable. The 2019 collection included delicate beading, pearls, and layers upon layers of tulle, as you can see in this pink Mini Dress.
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