I don't think I can quite put into words how excited I was when I heard about H&M's new designer collaboration with Paris Fashion House: Balmain!!! The thought that I would actually be able to get my hands on something created by the genius Olivier Rousteing seemed too good to be true. My feelings of jubilation were heightened last night when I watched sections of the global runway debut live from New York on my Snapchat (it was also broadcasted live on the app 'Periscope'). The striking collaboration was announced back in May 2015, when Jourdan Dunn and Kendall Jenner were snapped wearing pieces with the man himself at the Billboard Awards. Now, the collection is a mere few weeks away from landing in H&M stores across the UK, with the official release date being the 5th of November. Above I have included my absolute favourite picks from the collection (I want the white blazer, white T and navy rope top so desperately it almost hurts!) with the newly disclosed British price list, so that you can gain an idea about the range of costs regarding different pieces. Some of the clothes do not come cheap, with the highly detailed, embroidered numbers reaching up to £400! However, I think it is definitely worth it, and I know I will be queuing with the masses on that (no doubt freezing) November morning.
Although I loved previous collaborations, such as Alexander Wang for H&M, I have never actually taken the plunge and waited in line for anything before. I took the initiative and did some research regarding the tips and tricks used to ensure one can get their hands on a piece from the collection. I came across an article from a journalist who had queued for previous collaborations and her advice was as follows:
-If you are purchasing online, ensure you are logged in to your H&M account 30 minutes before the clothes become live, with a freshly updated password.
-If you are purchasing online, ensure you are logged in to your H&M account 30 minutes before the clothes become live, with a freshly updated password.
-If you are queuing at a store, make sure to research carefully where the collaboration will be stocked before you travel there. Arrive before 7AM and join the queue. When the H&M staff judge it long enough, they will hand out time slot bands. At this point you will be allotted a time when you can shop, which you will have to return for (be on time!). You are allowed ten minutes to shop and further time to try on. The staff will swap items for you if they are the wrong size!
I hope this has helped anyone interested in purchasing the collection, and if you have any further queries regarding the clothes and their prices follow the link below:
Happy Shopping and Good Luck, I think we are going to need it!
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