Nothing like a collaboration

There's 9 days to go until the latest collaboration between those savvy Swedes at H&M and Comme des Garcons hit the rails and we're wondering if there will be quite the madness that ensues the moment one of these collections hits the stores, it's become an annual event for hundreds of wailing consumers, predominantly female one must hasten to add, to barricade the doors of their nearest H&M and max out their credit cards but this is not their usual style. Its a more intelligent and less brazen sense of dressing.

It seems a very clever move to collaborate with Comme Des Garcons during these times of a supposed recession. Here is a designer label that is not flashy and unbuttoned to the waist like Mr. Cavalli and Mr's Dolce & Gabbana. It has a loyal following of creatives who certainly do not bare all and just go about their business, albeit in a highly sophisticated means. The Established Man was overflowing with joy when we heard the news that  Rei Kawakubo will design a collection for women and men to debut on November 13th. Accessories too will grace many and H&M and even a unisex fragrance. Its the full Comme des Garcons experience and is sure to be a winner.

We've had a sneak preview of the collection already and have a our list carefully placed in our lapel pocket. Looking at the suits and shirts is appears the cut if very much on the bias. The shirts, always a star seller, feature the iconic patchwork technique used by the label as well as polka dots. A classic belted trench and little black jacket are sure to be whipped off the rails in no time at all. Those dots appear to have run a riot and are splashed on tee shirts which we certainly want a few of.

Start writing your list now

H&M & Comme des Garcons in stores on 13th November

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