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Versace for H&M: A Match Made in Fashion Heaven

With so many designer-retailer collaborations going on, it’s hard to keep each of them straight. But one new collection is on every fashionista’s mind - “The Very Best of Versace” clothing line debuting at H&M this month!
                        
H&M announced the limited edition fall collection partnered with the Italian powerhouse label back in June.

"Versace is one of the most important brands of recent times, and their collection for H&M will be glamorous and flamboyant — everything Versace stands for,” Margareta van den Bosch, creative adviser at H&M, said in a press release.
                       

Feel like your fall wardrobe is missing some neon blocking, leather mini dresses or gold studs? Well this line is the answer to your prayers. The collection features early 90s designs that were originated by founder Gianni Versace, including traditional Greek motifs, palm trees and no shortage of leather, studs and beading.

Donatella Versace, the label’s chief designer, said in an interview with H&M that she “wanted this opportunity to show where Versace has been and where it is now.”

She told the Wall street Journal that the collection was an homage to Gianni and that he would love the clothes as well as the celebration of the brand as much as she does.

To celebrate the collaboration, Versace and H&M hosted a fashion show at New York’s Pier 57. The packed event boasted a star-studded guest list including Blake Lively, Uma Thurman and Zachary Quinto with after party performances by Nicki Minaj and Prince!



After the event, Versace told the Wall Street Journal “if Gianni was there, he would approve. It was so much fun.”

The line will debut in select locations November 19! If you want to take a peek at the rest of the line or see if any stores near you are stocking the collection, check out the H&M website.

Vanja Veric
All photos credit to H&M