BALMAIN x H&M Biker Leather Jacket in Red and Black (2015)
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November 5th, 2015, the full Balmain for H&M collection just hit the internet. Over a hundred garments and accessories were created by the French luxury house in partnership with the Swedish fast-fashion retailer, the line marks H&M’s most decadent and daring designer collaboration yet. Available in stores and online, the capsule collection showcases a number of rich, extravagant pieces including several heavily embellished jackets and dresses first seen on Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Jourdan Dunn in the duo’s dramatic ad campaign. Both priced at $649, the most expensive (and ornate) items in the lineup are a long-sleeved mini dress adorned with 250,000 hand-sewn beads for women, and a leather-and-velvet embroidered jacket for men. H&M's creative advisor Ann-Sofie Johansson told WWD, "this collection is a little bit more expensive," after showing off that white and black dress with 250,000 hand-sewn beads. This is the first time H&M has ever used hand beading. "It’s the most expensive piece," she said, "but it’s a real value for the money." In addition to $399 leather pants and $299 purses, the expansive collection also includes $34.99 T-shirts and shiny headphones for $49.99. Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing originally wanted to make his H&M collab even bigger. "We didn’t have any problems. It was only that he wanted to make a really big collection," Johansson told WWD. The collection has completely sold out at hm.com, and there is no word yet as to whether or not the limited-edition line will be restocked. But for those looking to take home a piece without breaking the bank on eBay (where many items are now listed for as much as five times their regular prices such as this would-be $399 leather jacket), there is still hope here on REVERSIBLE.COM This BALMAIN x H&M Biker Jacket in Red and Black is made with 100% Leather. Suitable for all weather conditions, very flexible and durable product. Made in Pakistan. • Size: M / 48 • Colorway: Black / Red • Condition: Brand New with tags • RRP: $349 USD #hm #HennesandMariutz #olivierrousteing #balmain #lambleather #leatherjacket #bikerstyle #neopunk #blackandredaesthetics #2015
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