Alexander Wang x H&M. One of the biggest designers in the world. One of the biggest chain stores in the world. Now, imagine that the two were working together on a major collaboration that comes out in a month. Oh, wait. This is actually happening!
First, Alexander Wang has always been a favourite of mine, especially after last year with his Parental Advisory mesh insert sweatshirt that killed street style blogs everywhere last year. H&M has been bringing in big names over the next few years, with people like Versace and Karl Lagerfeld. I screamed finding out that Alexander Wang was collaborating with them. As soon as I saw the first look of the collection, I knew I had to write about it.
The Collection
Next, the collection is mostly blacks and greys, with the occasional white or pop of color. Now, Alexander has made street style more than chic with this collection, branding his name and signature mesh all-over the pieces. With everything from heeled booties to crop tops to bikinis, the range has pieces that can connect with just about anyone and will look fabulous on anyone. The entire collection has a gym vibe to it. The accessories like sweatbands and boxing gloves are perfect to accessorize the collection. The pieces range from $10 to about $350. The lowest are the beanies.
Alexander Wang is always one to put on a fabulous show, but at the official H&M launch party, he littered the front row with bloggers, designers, and celebrities, most of whom were wearing the collection (and looking amazing may I add). Dancers and acrobats and musicians kept the show alive and upbeat, which is common to Wang’s other shows. The runway was filled to the brim with models, showing off their toned bodies and Wang’s Supreme (in my opinion) collection. The collection was made for people to work out in. Though as it gets colder, I feel the pieces will become sportwear street style, rather than gym clothes. And plus, who would sweat in a pair of $50-60 leggings? Not me fyi.
I’ve come up with some ways to style the collection, which can be seen below. I’ll continue to post more on Instagram to provide some inspiration for you all!
You can view all of the pictures from the collection here, but if you’re interested in watching the show that H&M and Wang put on, you can go to the official website here! The official collection goes on sale November 6th in store and online, so keep your eyes peeled for more info!!
Enjoy x