Thursday, October 22, 2015

Balmain x H&M Collection: Everything You Need to Know Before Nov 5th!

We are now two weeks away from one of the biggest designer launches in H&M's fashion history. French fashion house Balmain is bringing their signature beading and embellishment to H&M, unfortunatly for most of us, the prices are still way out of our budget. While these items aren't "everyday" clothing, I wanted to share this gorgeous collection since there are a few pieces under $50 and for those of you who want to treat yourself and love Balmain's style, you will not be disappointed. Make sure you scroll down for all of the info after the lookbook photos and remember these are just a sampling of the collection.

Are you planing to shop this collection when it launches November 5th?


Balmain x H&M campaign features models Gigi Hadid, Jourdan Dunn and Kendall Jenner.


T-Shirt $34.99

Sunglasses $49.99

Top $59.99

Belt $59.99

Skirt $59.99
Coat $129 
Pouch $34.99
Rings $17.99

Dress $69.99

Shirt $69.99

Jacket $99
Jacket $129

Jacket $129 
Clutch $149 
Top $129


Top $129 
 Skirt $99


 Heels $199 

Vest $129
Dress $149

Coat $249
Handbag $299

Dress $199

Dress $549

Dress $649
One of the most expensive pieces in the collection

Men's Jacket $99
Men's Clothing, Shoes and Accessories are also included.


Diane Kruger at the Balmain x H&M event
See more photos here

Watch the Runway Show on Fashionistas' site Here
Alessandra Ambrosio walks the runway at the Balmain x H&M show 
Photo: H&M


Shopping Online: I've attempted to shop H&M's designer collections online and let me tell you, this is nothing like Target's nightmare of a website, it's even worse because you can't just browse the site and shop, that's why you must know the items you want to purchase before the collection launches online. There is still no exact time given for the Nov. 5th date launch, but expect sometime after midnight and be prepared for a long night. H&M sets up a virtual "wait in line" line, make sense? You wait for the collection to launch online and when it finally does, you wait at your computer and do not hit refresh once it tells you you are "in line/next" or you lose your place, you then get 15 minutes to shop and checkout!

Shopping In-Store: Die-hard fashionistas wait in line sometimes overnight depending on what city you live in and these girls mean business. You have only 15 minutes to shop, they let people enter the store in groups and you will be given a wristband when you enter the line. There usually is a limit of how many items you can purchase, although so far, we won't know until the day of the actual launch.

*Items usually sell out on the first day, they don't go on clearance like Target's collection. You may see returns from both in store and online shoppers if you miss out. The return policy is generally 2 weeks for the designer collections.


 The Balmain x H&M Perfume 
Available December 3rd $40

Balmain's own runway show

The real Balmain Jacket sells for $4000!
Sold at Sak's and Neiman Marcus


  • Checkout the entire LookBook Here
  • Watch the Runway Presentation on Fashionistas' site Here
  • See photos from the runway show Here
  • Shop H&M up to 60% off Sale Here + FREE Shipping on orders $50 or more with code 3211 thru 10/23

Thanks for reading!!
Tracy


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6 comments:

  1. I've obviously heard a lot of hype about this collection, but I'm not sure that I'll be getting anything. It's a little too over the top and runway-ish for me...but I'll bet I may change my mind.


    Jackie
    Something About That

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  2. I agree with you on everything, I don't really have anywhere to wear most of these items, but the more I looked thru the pics, I was like hmmm...maybe I can wear this out to Cheesecake Factory, lol. It all changes when you see things in person for sure!

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    1. I just LOL'D!!! Cheesecake factory fer sure! Let's just all get a fab Balmain dress and get cheesecakes together. I'm serious. hehe

      -Franci
      www.TheFashionPalate.com

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  3. Gorgeous pieces but I've found "real" Balmain for less at the Rack. I think I'm gonna have to sit this one out. I'm just too cheap LOL.

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    1. I feel the same as you, once the "affordable" items hit a certain price, you may as well buy the real thing and like you, I've seen Balmain at NR too, only random pieces though.

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