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Kenzo x H&M ETA: Scored!

approprio

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Not usually a huge fan of H&M, but they often step up to the plate for the designer collaborations. Their Kenzo collection is full of maximal goodness - many things I'd love to have but can't justify, like the reversible down jacket (ok, maybe not with that massive logo) or the embellished knitwear.

However, I've had to ditch a pair of woolly pants lately so I'm pondering joining the queue on Thursday morning to grab a pair of pink winter pyjamas.

Anyone else stalking anything?

ETA: Dropped by the shop this evening on my way home and grabbed the very last pair. The label says S but there's nothing small about these pants. They run large and long, a fine fit for my US 8-10 bum and brushing the floor on a 32" leg. The jacquard knit is gorgeous: thick, soft and cozy. Bowie-fabulous with a heel and trophy blazer, fully awesome with a fancy sweatshirt and kawaii sneakers that scream I've been to Harajuku and can't adult.

Haven't cut tags yet but a keeper for sure. Expect WIW's.

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Suz

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It looks fun! Alas, it won't come to my local store...the designer collabs never do. : (

approprio

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aw, that's too bad Suz! Or maybe just as well. It's just another temptation to shop...

Back to drop a link to this gallery for anyone who wants to see the collection but can't be bothered with the annoying H&M website.

Emily K

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So fun! There was a dolman sleeve crop jacket that I really liked, the navy print pajama set, the scarf that was half red print and half blue print, and a bunch of other stuff. I've never found out how to get access to these collections, though.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I really want you to get those pants.

minimalist

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These. (Maximal for me!)

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Jaime

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I love a lot of the collection but the thought of fighting crowds to get it makes me disinterested. Perhaps they should do a lottery instead.

rachylou

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The collection is huge! I kinda like the green jumpsuit, but it's not my usual green...

approprio

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minimalist: I liked the boots, but I have more than enough shoes right now. Are you going for them? EmilyK, some of those silk pieces look gorgeous, particularly the kimonos. And rachylou, yeah, I love that one too, but how many patterned jumpsuits does a girl need before it becomes a signature?

Emily K, Suz, shevia: you always can buy these collections online, although you'd probably need to be quick off the mark. I'm not sure how fast this will sell out though, because it doesn't seem to be as aggressively marketed as previous collections.

UmmLila, that's very sweet of you, thanks! I think I want me to have those pants, but I'm not sure I want them enough to risk missing the train I have to catch at 9:25. I could always buy them online I suppose.

I joined the queue for the Margiela collection a few years ago because I was after something particular. I got there about an hour before it opened and was in with the third round about half and hour after. It was good fun, they brought us coffee and cake, and I had some nice conversations while standing in line.

I checked the Sonia Rykiel and Isabel Marant collections in store a day or so after they launched and came away with a couple of nice pieces. but most of the collection was gone by then.

peacechick

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Saw the big window display for this downtown (Montreal) with the pretty print dresses. This evening the store is closed for a private event, which I imagine is the VIP preview and first picks. There isn't anything I want but I might drop by tomorrow afternoon to check out the crowds.

tulle

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I'm stalking a couple of things . . . will keep you posted!

Beth Ann

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These pieces look terrific for your style! I'll be checking out my local H&M next week, and see what I find!

CocoLion

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Looks like it's not available on line? I'd love a Kenzo sweatshirt, something bright and cheerful.

Style Fan

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Very fun. I live too far away.

approprio

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I decided to skip the queue this morning, which was just as well because when I finally got to the shop at the end of the day they told me it had been very busy. Almost everything had sold out, but I did get a look at the silk dresses and a few of the coats. My impression was that they'd done a good job on build and materials at the price point.

One last pair of pants were waiting for me, and very lovely they are too.

Et tu, tulle, minimalist?

SF et al: afaik the collection always goes on sale online the moment the stores open to the public in your region. It's a hassle and a gamble and you have to know what you want, but in my opinion the designer collaborations are the only reason to shop H&M, the one thing they do really, really well.

Emily K

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I'm glad you scored the pants! I wish I could trust their sizing, but I've had too many mistakes to risk an international purchase

Jaime

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I was amazed how quickly ebay filled up with everything. So...which pants!

bj1111

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That's nice pattern matching across the legs ...usually fast fashion pattern repeats and matching is a bit wonky.

Now I need to see outfits.

Anonymous

Insane pants. Congrats on snagging them.
I really like the Kenzo themes of the tiger and botanicals.

approprio

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Emily k, I hear you. I'm not wild about online shopping either for the same reason, except Etsy where I can talk to a human being with a tape measure. If I didn't have access to the flagship shop I'm not sure I'd bother, because these pants are a case in point.

Jaime, find added. Not condoning the scalps, but you can at least ask them to measure the garment I suppose.

bj111, it's tricot, each leg is knitted in one piece, so they'd have to try really hard to get it wrong but like I said, they step up to the plate for these.

smitttie, I have a soft spot for Kenzo and his mad pattern matching. I have a nice 80s vintage jacket from the brand with a gorgeous flower print. Not the right colors for these pants though.

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Style Fan

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Great pants! Looking forward to your WIWs.

bj1111

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i meant that the lines line up across legs. nothing bugs me more than lines not matching across seams or legs. disrupts visual harmony (she sniffs).

tulle

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Well, I tried . . . I'd settled on the (yes, less maximal than most!) blue-on-black patterned silk dress, as probably the one item I could pull off. Got up early to get online and place my order, waited out the website delay, finally had the dress in my bag--but couldn't complete the order, due to postal system delivery problems and some other mysterious obstruction. I could have pursued it by phone, I guess, but realized that it just didn't matter that much to me. Possibly because the online photos didn't show the pieces on models, I couldn't tell for sure how the dress would drape. In the end, I took the rejected order as a little message from the universe that this was something I can live without.

tulle

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P.S. --But I'm so glad you got your woolly pants!

approprio

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So I was out (in my pyjamas) with my fashion buddies this evening. One had ordered the silk dress and matching pants, so I won't be the only Kenzo groupie in my circle.

We've been talking here about how/why the designer collaborations turn out so well when the rest of H&M can be frustrating. My friend theorised that the extra quality comes not from Stockholm but from the designer brands, who take the opportunity to bring a quality product to the wider market.

bj1111: yeah you're right, it bugs me too. And they've done a very nice job with the design on the pattern pieces - the stripes even line up on the seams. I'm thoroughly impressed.

tulle: that's a bummer. Shopping on an overloaded website is always frustrating. But it's OK. The great thing about fashion is that for every disappointment there's something else to love just around the corner. I'm pretty happy with these, but I don't think I'd have been heartbroken if I'd missed them.

annagybe

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Some cool stuff, but I'm disappointed in the sizing, much stops at a medium.

approprio

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Anna, from what I saw, this collection runs large, particularly on the oversized pieces. That M is quite arbitrary in many cases. If you're thinking of stalking eBay, keep that in mind. I recommend the silk kimono jackets.

annagybe

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I stopped by the downtown store yesterday after work. There was quite a bit of stock. I feel the prices were too high. I might wait and see what goes on sale.

minimalist

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So glad you scored the pants !

I didn't even try to try. Too much non-optional going on. Also, short rubber boots are a fantasy lifestyle item for me right now. ("Will need when I move back to...") And I was skeptical about the construction and sourcing.