VERSACE TO DESIGN ICONIC COLLECTION FOR H&M THIS AUTUMN
H&M announced that its fall 2011 designer collaboration will be with one of the world’s most legendary fashion brands, Versace. Designed by its creative director Donatella Versace, the exclusive collection will recall the vibrant heritage of the brand, complete with leather, prints, color, and exuberance in exclusive materials at fantastic H&M prices. The collection will be available in about 300 stores worldwide. In addition, Donatella Versace has also designed a pre-spring collection for H&M which will be exclusively available in countries with H&M on-line sales from January 19.
“I am thrilled to be collaborating with H&M and to have the opportunity of reaching their wide audience. The collection will be quintessential Versace, perfect for H&M and Versace fans everywhere,” says Donatella Versace.
“Versace is one of the most important brands of recent times and their collection for H&M will be glamorous and extraordinary - everything Versace stands for. Versace is sharing with us iconic designs from the archives. This is such a celebratory collaboration and is perfect for the festive season,” says Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor at H&M.
Versace is a brand steeped in glamour to its very core. Founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace, his daring dresses and wild iconography revolutionized fashion, creating provocative styles in classical themes, all cut with an impeccable eye for design. Since 1997, Donatella Versace has continued Gianni Versace’s work as creative director, evolving the brand into a global fashion house at the forefront of what luxury means today. Famous worldwide for her signature wardrobe, Versace is the epitome of everything the House of Versace stands for.
Versace is the latest couture house to collaborate with H&M on an exclusive designer collection, following the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garçons, Roberto Cavalli, Jimmy Choo and, most recently, Lanvin. For H&M, Versace has looked back to the archives to reinterpret some classic Versace designs. The womenswear collection will be dominated by dresses that express the spirit of the season, featuring studded leather, silk and colorful prints, and accessories including high heels and costume jewelry. The men’s collection will focus on sharp tailoring, including the perfect tuxedo, as well as belts and jewelry for men. For the first time in a designer collaboration at H&M, the collection will include homeware pieces including pillows and bedspread.
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Masters of Style: Celebrating the Stories behind Italian Fashion
1st July to 14th August 2011 - Embankment Galleries
Ferragamo 1990 by Aldo Fallai
This year, Italy celebrates 150 years as a unified nation. In recognition and celebration of this landmark anniversary, Peroni Nastro Azzurro has collaborated with six globally renowned Italian fashion houses - Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Gucci, Missoni and Prada and one of the world’s leading fashion commentators, Colin McDowell, to curate a unique photographic exhibition that brings together for the very first time these six fashion houses at Somerset House.
Dolce and Gabana 2011 by Steven Klein
Gucci 1991
Prada by Albert Watson
Missoni 2003 Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot
Masters of Style: Celebrating the Stories behind Italian Fashion commemorates the passion, flair and creativity of Italian style by bringing to life defining moments in iconic collections and campaigns. Through the personal stories, reflections and anecdotes of the Italian designers themselves, visitors are given a rare insight into the influences behind their most memorable images, celebrating their lasting and significant impact on the fashion industry and indeed, the world today. Admission: £6.00, £5.00 Concessions
