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Unveiled: M by Madonna Collection at H&M
My girl Christine at 15 Minute Beauty sent me a link to images from the new M by Madonna collection at H&M. Now, this isn’t the fashion blind item I posted about two weeks ago (all I can say about that is that it involves a recent fashion icon (but not Paris/Lindsey/Nicole, etc.) and a truly budget- friendly family sportswear oriented superstore), but the collection does look like it will be quite wearable and accessible.
The collection will be available in stores this month.
P.S. Is it just me or does it seem like H&M is raising their prices?
Fashion Rumors: Lace Gloves and Stirrup Pants
I recently heard two very disturbing fashion rumors: that stirrup pants will make a comeback next fall and that the Madonna half lace glove is coming back into style. I haven’t seen these trends on anyone yet and both bring me back to my insecure midwestern roots—I had an alarmingly large collection of stirrup pants when I worked at Lerners New York and a black lace glove I wore every day in middle school purchased for $.49 at JC Penney’s. I would love to hear your thoughts on this possible new development.
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H&M in the News
H&M, our favorite high-goes-low store has been in the new recently. Here’s some snippets from a few postings online at the British site Fashionunited.co.uk (sign up for their brilliant newsletters!).
Launches new line—Harmony.Swedish fashion chain Hennes & Mauritz has introduced Harmony, a new one-off collection for women which will launch in September. The collection will feature soft, body-skimming, feminine pieces that easily transcend the separation between evening, homewear and athletic wear. H&M wants to show women how to mix and match to carry over from day to evening and back again. The accent is on comfort and a personalized style.
TBF Note: Prices ranging from 7.90-14.90 pounds. I’m not sure if the line will be available stateside.
Going High end. Swedish fashion chain Hennes & Mauritz is going to launch a new retail formula for men and women next year. The new chain, which will have a brand new name, is geared towards a higher market segment and will carry higher-priced items….
Labor Issues. The Mail reported that H&M employees in Germany went on TV claiming that the firm bullies union activists, threatens staff who criticise it and spies on its workers. One woman said “like many of my colleagues, I was told to put in a daily report on peoples phone conversations or chats in the office, all under threat of dismissal if I did not cooperate”....
TBF Note: Now I would like see to those who crucified me for shopping at Wal-Mart stop shopping at H&M. All major retailers are culprits in one way or another.
Marketers think Madonna’s too old to be the face of H&M. Madonna has hit back at claims she is too old to represent fashion chain store H&M. Her spokesperson insists the 47-year-old has more energy than an 18-year-old… , plus.. Madonna has confirmed she and her dancers will wear H&M off-stage for the remainder of her sold-out tour “Confessions” world tour.
TBF Note: Madonna has more style in her left pinky toe than all the Hollywood starlets (and their stylists) combined
Searching for Counterfeiters. Hennes & Mauritz have enlisted the services of MarkMonitor, the leader in online corporate identity protection to help identify and eliminate online counterfeit and gray market sales of its fashion lines on illegal Internet auction listings…
TBF Note: Exactly how cheap do you have to be to buy a counterfeit H&M product.
Madonna Designs for H&M
According the newsletter, FASHIONWATCH, Madonna has designed a limited edition tracksuit for H&M which will premier in store sometime later this summer. No word on whether or not the tracksuit will be available nationwide or in select stores. Madonna will also be the face of the new H&M ad campaign.
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